Birdwatching for Beginners at Lorton Meadows

Join us for week 1 of our Birdwatching for Beginners Course. In this opening week we will be learning how to identify some of the woodland and garden birds found at Lorton Meadows Nature Reserve. We recomend attending all 3 weeks of this course and you will recieve a free copy of the Bloomsbury Concise Bird Guide if you do so.

Lorton Meadows is an important areas for nature conservation, supporting a great diversity of wildlife and their associated habitats.

Throughout the guided walk we will aim to spot as many species of birds as possible, and starting early in the day offers the best chance to see many of our woodland and garden birds including woodpeckers, warblers and birds of prey. As well as birding hints and tips there will be plenty of time to ask questions and more information about the nature reserve will be given throughout the walk.

The walk will start at 06:30am and will last for approximately 2 hours. Please aim to arrive 5-10 minutes before the start time.

Please bring with you binoculars and if you have a telescope that may be useful too. We do have a very limited number of binoculars to borrow and there will also be use of a telescope.

This event is suitable for beginners to birdwatching and for families, but all children (min age 8yrs) must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Sturdy footwear (eg walking boots) is recommended as we will be going over some uneven ground, and as the site is fairly exposed, please bring with you plenty of warm clothing and waterproofs just in case!

Sorry No Dogs Allowed.

If coming by public transport the number 10 bus runs regularly between Weymouth and Dorchester with the nearest bus stop at Nottington Lane. If travelling from Dorchester nearest stop is Broadwey Methodist Church. It is then approximately a 10-15 minute walk to the centre via Dorchester Rd then Lorton Lane.

If coming by train the nearest station is at Upwey followed by approximately 10 minute walk via Lorton Lane.

Parking is available at Lorton Meadows Conservation Centre. Access to Lorton Meadows is via Lorton Lane, approximately 0.5 miles to the Conservation Centre and car park. Please be aware of pedestrians and cyclists and keep to the 10 mph speed limit. Thank you.

Further information from Wild Chesil Centre - Tel 01305 206191

Email chesilbeach@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk

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Terms and Conditions for Participants

DWT reserves the right to cancel the event at any time. In the event of DWT cancelling an event, a full refund will be issued.

DWT reserves the right to reschedule events in the event of unfavourable conditions and offer alternative dates or issue a full refund.

Cancelling your booking

Cancellations are accepted at the discretion of Dorset Wildlife Trust and a reasonable cancellation cause should be provided by the participant.

You may request a cancellation up to 7 days before the date of the course or workshop. You may be charged an administration fee.

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Blue tit photo © Bob Cole, Lorton Barn © Vicky Ashby