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| Binocular and telescope demonstration |
28th March 2010 |
Expert advice on choosing the right binoculars, telescopes and accessories. Run in conjunction with Viking Optical of Halesworth, there will be a wide range of optics available to test and buy, so whether you're choosing you first binoculars or looking to upgrade, we'll have the right optics for you. |
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| Spring birds |
01st April 2010 |
Birds, birds, and more birds! That's what we offer you on this walk. Minsmere in the spring is possibly the best place in the country to see and hear the widest variety of birds, and we will aim to show you as many as possible.
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| Minsmere Easter bunny hunt |
02nd April 2010 |
Discover real, wild Easter bunnies at Minsmere and have fun on our bunny hunt trail. Follow the bunny clues and answer all the questions to claim your milk chocolate bunny at the end. Booking advisable to guarantee your bunny doesn't hop away. |
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| Weekend wildlife walk |
03rd April 2010 |
Join us for a seasonal weekend walk to look for spring migrants, breeding birds and a host of other wildlife highlights that may be present at the time. |
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| Minsmere Easter bunny hunt |
04th April 2010 |
Discover real, wild Easter bunnies at Minsmere and have fun on our bunny hunt trail. Follow the bunny clues and answer all the questions to claim your milk chocolate bunny at the end. Booking advisable to guarantee your bunny doesn't hop away. |
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| Hop into spring at Minsmere |
06th April 2010 |
Go wild at Minsmere this spring. Get mucky in mud by making funny mud faces (you may want to bring a change of clothes for afterwards). Come and make your own booming bittern – you may even hear the boomer himself. Go green and plant your own sunflower. There'll be a range of other craft activities for all the family too. |
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| Birdwatching for beginners |
07th April 2010 |
Many people have started birdwatching at Minsmere. Join us on this beginners' walk where you will learn how to use binoculars properly and which field guides are best for you. You can then use this information to enjoy watching birds as we show you some of Minsmere's wildlife. |
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| Minsmere safari |
08th April 2010 |
Discover the hidden Minsmere on these specially tailored 4x4 tours of Minsmere's varied habitats. Each tour allows you to explore Minsmere from the comfort and safety of a 4X4 vehicle, and discover how we keep the reserve in tip-top condition. Our experienced guides will vary the tour to suit your requirements, allowing you to meet Minsmere's livestock, enjoy excellent photo opportunities, or simply explore some of the lesser known parts of the reserve.
Tours usually last for three hours, and can cater for up to four people. Children are welcome, but please supply an appropriate child seat or booster cushion for children under 12 years.
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| Digiscoping demonstration |
10th April 2010 |
Have you ever wanted to take excellent wildlife photos with your compact digital camera? Talk to our experts about how to attach your camera to a telescope and discover the art of digi-scoping. There will be a selection of products to try and buy |
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| Weekend wildlife walk |
11th April 2010 |
Join us for a seasonal weekend walk to look for spring migrants, breeding birds and a host of other wildlife highlights that may be present at the time. |
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| Spring birds |
12th April 2010 |
Birds, birds, and more birds! That's what we offer you on this walk. Minsmere in the spring is possibly the best place in the country to see and hear the widest variety of birds, and we will aim to show you as many as possible.
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| Nightingales and warblers |
15th April 2010 |
This is a later start than our dawn chorus walks, but still timed to experience all the variety of spring birdsong at Minsmere, from the bittern's strange booming call to the nightingale's glorious notes. We'll look and listen for some of our best songsters, including blackcaps, garden warblers and sedge warblers. The tearoom will be open early after these walks so you can warm up with a hot drink and light breakfast.
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| Dawn chorus and breakfast |
18th April 2010 |
Dawn chorus can be an unforgettable Minsmere experience, with everything from bitterns to nightingales, Cetti's warblers to avocets, joining in the chorus as the sun rises. A hearty breakfast in the tearoom rounds off a perfect start to the day. These are our most popular walks, so please book early.
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| Learn Your birdsong |
18th April 2010 |
Always wanted to learn your bird song? Why not come and join one of our guides for these three events aimed at beginners to help learn a range of different bird songs over the course of the season. Each date consists of a walk lasting about 2.5 hours, followed by a light breakfast at the Visitor Centre. This is a special three date package, so please book for all three dates (Part One: 7 March at 6.30 am, Part Two: 18 April at 6 am and Part Three: 9 May at 5.30 am). Places are limited, so book early. |
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| Spring Celebration |
24th April 2010 |
Minsmere in spring is a real delight. Watch and listen as birds establish breeding territories and start to nest. Many will already have young, and we'll show you the highlights with our experienced guides and wardens at key points around the reserve. We'll also show you early insects and flowers, and look for Minsmere's popular livestock. This is a great opportunity to discover what makes Minsmere so special. No booking is required. |
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| RSPB Wildlife Explorer |
01st May 2010 |
Join the Minsmere RSPB Wildlife Explorer group for a varied programme of activities on the first Saturday of each month. Activities include crafts, quizzes, wildlife watching and much more to help children and their families to discover more about Minsmere's fantastic wildlife.
Meetings last two hours. Please bring a drink, snack and sensible clothing for outdoor visits. Booking is essential, but will help to source materials. Parents are welcome to stay
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| Birdwatching for beginners |
05th May 2010 |
Many people have started birdwatching at Minsmere. Join us on this beginners' walk where you will learn how to use binoculars properly and which field guides are best for you. You can then use this information to enjoy watching birds as we show you some of Minsmere's wildlife. |
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| Painting workshop with Peter Partington |
15th May 2010 |
Peter Partington is one of Britain's top wildlife artists, an illustrator of many books and cards, and a member of the Society of Wildlife Artists. Whether you are an enthusiastic beginner or experienced hand, Peter will show you how to develop your sketching skills. |
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| Fabulous flowers |
19th May 2010 |
As well as its wonderful birds, Minsmere has many interesting plants. These walks will look at some of the fascinating species on the dunes and fen areas around the Scrape. The plant life varies through the year, so why not join us on several of these walks. |
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| RSPB Wildlife Explorer |
05th June 2010 |
Join the Minsmere RSPB Wildlife Explorer group for a varied programme of activities on the first Saturday of each month. Activities include crafts, quizzes, wildlife watching and much more to help children and their families to discover more about Minsmere's fantastic wildlife.
Meetings last two hours. Please bring a drink, snack and sensible clothing for outdoor visits. Booking is essential, but will help to source materials. Parents are welcome to stay
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| Heathland wildlife |
06th June 2010 |
Minsmere's heaths are some of the less well-known parts of the reserve but have everything from adders and silver-studded blue butterflies to tiger beetles and Dartford warblers, red deer and many interesting plants. These walks will look for the characteristic species found off the beaten track. |
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| Springwatch with the RSPB at Minsmere |
06th June 2010 |
If the BBC's Springwatch series inspires you to look for wildlife for yourself, why not visit us at Minsmere, where we'll show you Minsmere's special wildlife, with the help of RSPB wardens and guides. We'll look for nesting birds, including bitterns, marsh harriers and avocets. Our guides will also show you some of Minsmere's marvellous minibeasts, including butterflies, dragonflies and moths, and you can try your hand at pond dipping. A great way to introduce your family and friends to Minsmere, and wildlife watching. |
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| Heathland wildlife |
20th June 2010 |
Minsmere's heaths are some of the less well-known parts of the reserve but have everything from adders and silver-studded blue butterflies to tiger beetles and Dartford warblers, red deer and many interesting plants. These walks will look for the characteristic species found off the beaten track. |
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| Weekend wildlife walk |
27th June 2010 |
Join us for a seasonal weekend walk to look for spring migrants, breeding birds and a host of other wildlife highlights that may be present at the time. |
rspb.org.uk |
| Fabulous flowers |
03rd July 2010 |
As well as its wonderful birds, Minsmere has many interesting plants. These walks will look at some of the fascinating species on the dunes and fen areas around the Scrape. The plant life varies through the year, so why not join us on several of these walks. |
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| Dragons, damsels, admirals and ladies |
21st July 2010 |
Minsmere is home to many hundreds of different insect species. We'll search for just a handful of these flitting, buzzing and crawling creatures, from bright, obvious species such as butterflies and dragonflies, to more elusive bush-crickets, beetles and other mini beasts hiding in Minsmere's varied habitats. |
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| Digiscoping demonstration |
14th August 2010 |
Have you ever wanted to take excellent wildlife photos with your compact digital camera? Talk to our experts about how to attach your camera to a telescope and discover the art of digi-scoping. There will be a selection of products to try and buy |
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| Painting workshop with Peter Partington |
18th September 2010 |
Peter Partington is one of Britain's top wildlife artists, an illustrator of many books and cards, and a member of the Society of Wildlife Artists. Whether you are an enthusiastic beginner or experienced hand, Peter will show you how to develop your sketching skills. |
rspb.org.uk |
| Digiscoping demonstration |
11th December 2010 |
Have you ever wanted to take excellent wildlife photos with your compact digital camera? Talk to our experts about how to attach your camera to a telescope and discover the art of digi-scoping. There will be a selection of products to try and buy |
rspb.org.uk |
