The Great Evening Roost - a guided walk

As daylight fades, birds that have spent hours feeding in nearby fields and wetlands, begin to converge on the Marsh looking for a safe overnight roost. Watching a roosting event can turn a routine evening into a fascinating display of movement and symphony as flocks of birds gather on the reserve.

This event begins with a gentle walk past reedbeds and fresh water marshes where you'll look for other birds and wildlife settling down at the end of the day. As the sun dips below the horizon you'll be in prime position for views of Marsh Harriers soaring over reedbeds and possible views of Starlings murmurating across the reserve. We’ll scan the skies for Little Egrets settling down in Willow Wood and watch as they jockey for prime roosting spots all to the back drop of the dusk chorus.   Listen out for the quavering call of a Tawny Owl echoing through woodlands, or the haunting screech of a Barn Owl as it prepares to nestle into the night.

Please dress appropriately for the time of day, as it can get chilly on the marsh as the sun sets.

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