Join us for a 3-hour tour to discover the delights of autumn with our wardening team at RSPB Ham Wall. The autumn migration will be in full swing, so who knows what might turn up, and September is a great time of year to catch up with the delightful bearded tit. With exclusive access to parts of the reserve normally closed to visitors, absorb the sights and sounds of the reedbed as autumn creeps in, find the wildlife hidden within and learn more about the varied reserve management work that goes on behind the scenes.
RSPB Ham Wall is a special place teeming with amazing wildlife, panoramic views and the sound of the reeds swaying in the wind all year round. Not only that, the Avalon Marshes are one of, if not the best place in the country to see bittern, with approximately one fifth of the UK’s population of booming males recorded here in 2022. Bittern are just one of the five heron species you might see in a day at Ham Wall – great white egret are a regular fixture, cattle egret bred here in 2017 (the first time on an RSPB reserve), grey herons stalk along the banks and little egrets can be seen fishing around the edges. With migration in progress we expect to catch up with late staying summer visitors, early winter arrivals and birds passing through to other parts.
As well as the chance to see some of the fantastic wildlife that Ham Wall has to offer, you will also learn about the work the staff and volunteer team undertakes managing, surveying and protecting this special landscape and this is your opportunity to go behind the scenes to areas not normally accessible to visitors. All of this makes for an unmissable experience so why not book your place on this exclusive tour (numbers are limited) to join our wardening team today.
Gain access to one of the UK’s best wildlife spots including areas normally inaccessible to visitors.
You will be led by expert local guides, who also happen to be the very people responsible for managing, surveying and protecting this wonderful landscape.
Learn about why and how we manage sites for wildlife.
Profits go straight back into wildlife conservation at the place you’ve visited.
RSPB Member - £45
Non-RSPB Member - £56
Suitable for ages 16 +
Please note that booking fees apply. Booking fee included in cost above.
Optics are an important part of the walk so please bring binoculars with you and a scope if you have one.
Dress appropriately for the weather and conditions, including sturdy footwear.
Please expect some standing about so dress in warm layers as it can be very cold out on the reserve.
Wet weather gear should be brought just in case.
Please feel free to bring a drink and a snack to consume during the walk.
The tour takes place across rough and uneven terrain, unsuitable for wheels.
The tour will be at least 3 miles in length.
Toilets will be available at the start and end of the tour but not during it.
Please contact us at ham.wall@rspb.org.uk if you have any questions about accessibility before booking.
If unforeseen circumstances cause RSPB Ham Wall to cancel an event, all ticket holders will be informed, and a full refund will be issued. Please provide a valid phone number and e-mail in case we need to get hold of you urgently to update you with any changes or cancellations. Tickets are non-transferable. Please contact RSPB Ham Wall if you are unable to attend. Attendees can receive refunds up to 7 days before the event start date. Refunds are subject to an administration fee. We do not offer refunds for cancellations made within 7 days of the event.
IMPORTANT: We respect your privacy and will not sell your personal data to any third party. Any personal data you provide here is collected and used only for the purposes of booking this event. Your details will only be used by this event's RSPB co-ordinator(s) and will not be shared with anyone else.
Please note that dogs are not permitted on the tour.
The tour will leave promptly at the stated start time. We ask you to arrive at the Ham Wall Car Park 15 minutes before the start of the tour to register with staff.
Car parking – Car Parking is available in the large RSPB car park but please note that car parking charges apply to non-members (£3 all day). RSPB members scan your membership card at the car parking machine for free parking.
Please click on the ticket attachment in the booking confirmation email for full joining instructions.
📷 John Crispin