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Shieldbugs and Ladybirds Field Course

A wide variety of shieldbugs and ladybirds can be found at RSPB Rainham Marshes. This course will be led by an RSPB experienced guide in partnership with the Essex Field Club. We will search for, and learn to identify, the different species in the field. The course is suitable for beginners and also those with a little more knowledge who would like to see some less common species. All equipment will be provided.

This course is suitable for adults only.

Book tickets online to secure your place (reserve entry is included in the ticket price, so feel free to enjoy the reserve after the event)

Adult non-member: £12

Adult RSPB member: £8

Please meet at the Visitor Centre Reception for 10am. The course will run from 10:30am to 13:30pm.

Rainham Marshes is currently open 9.30am - 5pm every day. Facilities include: car park, shop, cafe, toilets, accessible pathways, 2.4 miles of trails, bicycle hire. Please note: dogs, scooters, and bicycles are allowed on the River Wall section of the reserve, but not the main trails. We hire bicycles for you to explore the River Wall, please ask at reception.

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