Let us take you under our wing as we embark on an avian adventure into the wonderful world of birds! A hoot for all the family, you’ll have a special opportunity to see some of the resident and visiting birds of Sandwich Bay as they are weighed, measured and ringed under licence.

We’ll learn all about the birds of the Bay - their behaviour, habitats, some of the threats they face and what we can do to help. Enjoy bird-themed crafts and a nature walk to our Wetlands where we’ll have a go at bird watching with Scopes and Binoculars.

Children need nature, and nature needs future generations to take action and save it. Attendance at our Explorer sessions are a wonderful way to create memories shaped by nature that will inspire a lifelong passion for the world around us.

Led by an experienced team of education leaders and conservationists, we are based on the private Sandwich Bay estate and home to Restharrow Scrape, an artificial wetland which acts as a refuge for many birds, as well as woodland, grassland, dunes and beach!

Details:

All children attending this event must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum of 4 children to one adult. This event is best suited to children between the ages of 4 and 13, with the terrain being unsuitable for buggies and long distances between our Field Centre and reserve areas.

All our staff are DBS checked, safeguard and first aid trained.

Times: 10am to 1 pm

Venue: Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory, Guilford Rd, Sandwich Bay, Sandwich CT13 9PF

Cost: £5 per child for children aged between 4-13. Children under 4 are free as are accompanying adults.  Tickets include refreshment and snack

Our Field Centre has a small shop on site, stocking snacks and souvenirs. You are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy after our event.

Please ensure that your whole party is dressed for the weather, as we like to enjoy the great outdoors as much as and wear suitable footwear, such as walking boots.

Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory lies within the private estate of Sandwich Bay, which operates a toll road. There is a small fee of £1 at the Tollgate for non-members visiting the Observatory. However, you must exit from the same toll booth, otherwise you will be charged £5. Once at the Field Centre, parking is free.

Any questions? Please email educationofficer@sbbot.org.uk