Birdwatching and Nature

We are a small friendly group visiting places of wildlife interest on the fourth Friday of each month, mainly in Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset. Visits usually start at 10 or 10.30, depending on how far away the site is, and we finish each trip with an optional pub lunch.

Recently we have visited Carymoor Nature Reserve, Babcary Meadows and RSPB Winterbourne Downs, looking at farmland birds, wildflowers, butterflies and other insects. From September onwards we plan to visit RSPB Ham Wall (guided by a local expert) and WWT Langford Lakes, both excellent for birds, migratory and resident. In October we will be treated to a guided tour of the trees at Stourhead. Further trips will be emailed to group members in the new year.  Our winter visits mainly involve birdwatching, usually at a wetland, while summer visits give us options for seeing a wider variety of plants and animals.