Bird event at slimbridge, worth going? (1 Viewer)

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Stevie456

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• Dec 10, 2014

• #1

Hello

Just joined the forum, new to bird watching. Saw an offer on travelzoo today for a festival of birds at slimbridge.

Has anyone been before? Is it worth a visit?

http://www.travelzoo.com/uk/local-deals/Gloucestershire/Entertainment/153280

 

ClarkWGriswold

Carpe Carpum

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• Dec 10, 2014

• #2

Stevie456 said:

Hello

Just joined the forum, new to bird watching. Saw an offer on travelzoo today for a festival of birds at slimbridge.

Has anyone been before? Is it worth a visit?

http://www.travelzoo.com/uk/local-deals/Gloucestershire/Entertainment/153280

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Hi Stevie. Not sure about the festival but I find Slimbridge always worth a visit. Was there last Friday and had cracking views of the Common Cranes, Bewicks Swans, Marsh Harrier, Pintails etc. etc.

Rich

PS Welcome to BF:t:

 

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Stevie456

New member

• Dec 11, 2014

• #3

Cheers

Thanks Rich, bought a ticket for the Festival but may pop down sooner to check it out!

 

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macs

Well-known member

• Dec 11, 2014

• #4

Yes, it's great place for watching birds, especially in winter. I am sure you will like it. You may consider buying yearly subscription - good value for money.

 

NearlyNoviceBirder

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• May 2, 2015

• #5

Had a really good day here today. Spent a lot of it trying to get to grips with gulls - Med, Little, BH and LBB were all present. Saw my first common sandpiper of the year and also the first sedge warbler. I love it when it isn't busy -today was a bit like a ghost town - reckon all the locals are down in Somerset this weekend.