We are teaming up with Ribble Bird Tours to bring you a short series of wader watch walks from Fairhaven to Lytham.
Throughout autumn and winter the Ribble Estuary is teeming with wading birds that spend the summer in the far north and the winter here. Once the breeding season is over they make their way over to our "warmer" climes and the mudflats of the Ribble estuary are a huge food resource.
Autumn and winter can be a tricky time for wader identification and even the most proficient birder can become unstuck occasionally. Join us and Ribble Bird Tours as we walk from the Visitor Centre along the promenade to Lytham jetty as the tide comes in. We will take stock of the birds we observe, watching behaviours and unique adaptations that allow them to occupy this particular habitat. We will provide some simple hints and tips for identification and discuss the national significance of this estuary.
Stuart, your guide is an expert in his field and operates his own bird tour company, travelling far and wide. He is based locally in Lytham and has a wide and vast amount of knowledge. You will never fail to learn something new on a walk out with Stuart.
Meet at the RSPB Fairhaven Lake Visitor Centre 11pm. The guided walk will last around three hours, with the opportunity to look a little closer with some of our spotting scopes along the way.
Santa hats are optional.
Bring your own binoculars or hire a pair from us for £3