Elmley Nature Reserve: Southern England's bird hotspot

Well, well, well, are you a birder, a photographer? Or just want a day out in a stunning nature reserve?

Well this is the right place for you!

Elmley nature reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, birds in particular. This is their Kingdom and we are their guest. This trip will be a wildlife watching trip but there will be some walking, about 9 miles, flat.

THIS WILL BE A BIRDING DAY OUT SO IF YOU DO NOT LIKE OR DO NOT CARE ABOUT BIRDS, YOU WILL GET BORED. 😄I would not recommend to join if that is the case.

In Spring and summer, the place is home to birds normally difficult to see but that like to show off in there, they have resident little owls, long eared owls, barn owls, Marsh harriers, bearded tits, bitterns, Dartford warblers, and all the wadders and herons you can dream of.

In the winter, Hen harriers and short eared owls or penduline tits add to this cortege of feathers.

The best part of it, it spring, babies will be everywhere! Chicks, ducklings, owlets, furry baby hares and rabbits.

We will try and see as many species as we can, some at close range but WE WILL NOT WALK THE ENTRANCE TRACK! The entrance track is legally a public right of way road but the wardens are trying to keep it free from disturbances so the only way to go there is by car. If you wish we can book a tour by car but it will need to be agreed on the WhatsApp group.

The hike: there is only 1 path to reach the place so we will come back the same way giving us more chances to see interesting birds.

DETAILS:

PRICE:

£15 for the guide's fee

About £20 for the train

( Elmley charges people a fee at the entrance track but the path through the reserve gives us free access)

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE:

ANYTHING NOT MENTIONED ABOVE.

WHAT TO BRING:

A packed lunch

Cash for the transport

Weather appropriate clothing

Binoculars

Camera

MEETING POINT:

London St Pancras Station at 9 am I will send the location when I am there.

ATTENTION:

Our trips will not be cancelled due to weather conditions so please ensure that you do wear and carry appropriate clothing. 😄

As you can see, my humour is terrible, good luck with that but know that I take care of my Jonions and read the bit about discrimination please, if you are racist, homophobic, cannot accept that people have other opinions or mental health issues, this might not be a trip for you. If you aren't any of the above, we will love you so, come on, press the button.

POLICIES:

1: This group is designed for the pleasure and enjoyment of all of us, we do not accept any derogatory comments or behaviours towards anyone. Racism, discrimination and other unacceptable behaviours will only lead to your rejection to any of our trips and this without exception. Everyone is welcome, we have religious and non-religious people, gay, straight, bisexual people, all shades and colours or nationality, people of all ages, sex and political believes and mutual respect is the fundamental spirit of this group.

2: Our trips are only refundable up to 30 days before departure, if you wish to cancel after that, you will be offered a transfer to another trip for the same price or you may resell your slot to somebody else.

3: If we do cancel the entirety of the trip on our side, you will be fully refunded.