Here are some exciting guided bird walks organised in Bingley St Ives Estate this Spring by the Friends of St Ives, one of the local organisations linked to us. They are all led by Mark Doveston, a local naturalist and bird expert.
Guided Bird Walks Spring 2019
Please note: Children are welcome but dogs will hinder our chances of getting close to the birds. Open to all and free of charge.
Contact Mark Doveston for more information
Clockwise from top left; Little Owl, Cuckoo, Nuthatch and Bullfinch
Morning walks
Planned to introduce non-birders to birds in St.Ives Estate, when the birds are at their best, the walks start at 7.00am at the gateway to Coppice Pond and follow the footpath clockwise around the estate ending full circle back at the pond.
The walks can take up to 3 hours depending upon weather and the birds. They take place in all weathers so please come ready for the conditions with suitable footwear.
Where to meet?
St Ives Estate, gateway to Coppice Pond
Harden
Bingley
BD16 1AT
Grid Reference: SE090388
Contact for more info: Mark Doveston
Evening walk
This will be a shorter walk than the morning walks and is likely to end after dark. This walk is weather dependent as wet and windy conditions will not allow us to see or hear the birds we’re hoping to find.
Sturdy footwear and clothing to suit the conditions are advisable as well as midge repellent.
Where to meet?
Car park near Bingley St Ives Golf Club
Cross Gate Lane
Harden
Bingley
BD16 1AT
Grid Reference: SE090389
Contact for more info: Mark Doveston
Meet: 9.15pm in the car park near the golf club house
When: There is a single date only as follows:
- Saturday 25th May 2019 (more info)
Price: £0.00 – FREE
More details
Register your interest by informing Mark Doveston
 | by emailing aviancalling@gmail.com |
 | by texting 07796 942787 |
 | Like his Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dovenature |
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