Rockin’ reserves! with Rocky
Summer’s here! If you’re desperate to head outdoors and do something exciting, how about a trip to one of the RSPB’s remarkable reserves? There are over 100 of these nature havens in the UK so there’s bound to be one near you, but here are a few of my favourite spots…
Newport Wetlands: Watch ducks, geese and swans and take part in activities like bat and moth watching at this reserve minutes from the city. You might spot a rare Cetti’s warbler or bearded tit too!
Rathlin Island: Off the
coast of Antrim, a visit to this island begins with a ferry ride when you might see auks, gannets and gulls. You can also get up close to seals, hares and even puffins if you’re lucky!
Rainham Marshes: You wouldn’t expect to see
swifts, hobbies and oystercatchers in London, would you? But at this reserve with its futuristic visitor centre you can do just that! There’s
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an adventure play area too – awesome!
Vane Farm: If you’re new to birdwatching, this
reserve in Scotland is a great place to start. Visit the viewing hides for close-up views of wildlife including ospreys, redshanks and great spotted woodpeckers!
If you’re lucky enough to be able to visit an RSPB reserve this summer, send me a postcard letting me know where you went and what birds you saw,
and in return I’ll send you one of my exclusive Puffin Protector postcards! Post a card to me at Freepost Ptolemy’s Pteam HQ (you don’t need a stamp!) or email a photo to
rocky@puffinpost.co.uk. I can’t wait to hear about your birdwatching
adventures!
Find more info on all the RSPB’s reserves by visiting
www.rspb.org.uk/reserves.
© Brian Bland, RSPB Images
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