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    Is Slimbridge wetlands the Mecca of bird spotting in the Uk?😄

    The tower hide at Attenborough is absolutely fantastic to see and hear all sorts of different birds from! It’s probably given me my happiest times! Practically every time I’ve been to Attenborough I’ve seen something new or heard something different.
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    Is Slimbridge wetlands the Mecca of bird spotting in the Uk?😄

    £18 isn’t pricey?? If you’re looking at taking a couple of kids there for the day then it’s £60 before they start pestering you for sweet and crisps or a go on the canoe safari or pay to feed the otters or whatever other shite they try to fleece you for! And even if you’re just going on your...
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    Is Slimbridge wetlands the Mecca of bird spotting in the Uk?😄

    No sadly no hobbies. Lot of Hobbo families though😅
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    Is Slimbridge wetlands the Mecca of bird spotting in the Uk?😄

    Not from any of the hides I went in mate no. But I wasn’t actually there that long and in any particular hide for more than half an hour. If I was to visit again I’d make sure it was during the colder winter months when the kids are back at school.
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    Is Slimbridge wetlands the Mecca of bird spotting in the Uk?😄

    Well. I made my way there today. Got to say I was initially disappointed with what I experienced. Flamingoes, an enclosed aviary and hundreds of kids running round screaming like nutters. I said to the Mrs that it’s not a nature reserve, it’s a playground for kids with a few gimmick birds thrown...
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    Is Slimbridge wetlands the Mecca of bird spotting in the Uk?😄

    Holy Jesus. I don’t think I can get there for that early. I’ll be saying some little prayers to the birding gods tonight that it’s still there tomorrow afternoon! 🥰😊
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    Is Slimbridge wetlands the Mecca of bird spotting in the Uk?😄

    Where about did you see it from Taff? Looks a huge place on the map on its website. The Mrs is a couple of weeks from giving birth so she won’t be able to walk the whole reserve tomorrow!
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    Is Slimbridge wetlands the Mecca of bird spotting in the Uk?😄

    I’ve decided to make the trip to Slimbridge this Wednesday! Really looking forward to it and feel that now I have the Merlin app and a decent scope set up I’m going to get lots more from it than I would if I’d gone when I started this thread! Really hoping to see some waders as well as owls...
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    Is Slimbridge wetlands the Mecca of bird spotting in the Uk?😄

    Haha sorry John. I’ll mind my P’s and Qs in future! Was at Attenborough again today. Sadly I forgot my pocket guide so unable to identify what were 2 new sights for me. Pretty sure it was greenfinch and chaffinch though! Sadly still no kingfisher! Will keep trying😊
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    Is Slimbridge wetlands the Mecca of bird spotting in the Uk?😄

    I would usually wholeheartedly agree with you! However I’m lucky enough to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern so can (and would choose to) visit on a random weekday in mid winter when most people are exchanging breaths for earth credits at their desk! So can avoid the weekend swell!
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    Is Slimbridge wetlands the Mecca of bird spotting in the Uk?😄

    Yeah the Islands of Scotland are 100% on my to do list! As a holiday overall not simply a birding destination. Any particular time of year you would recommend? I’ve always found it quite tricky to find anywhere on the internet that rents cottages for a reasonable price in the peak seasons!
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    Is Slimbridge wetlands the Mecca of bird spotting in the Uk?😄

    2 special mentions for Ham wall! A place I’ve never heard of! Will check it out! What is it that makes it so special to you Julie/Clark? Thanks.
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    Is Slimbridge wetlands the Mecca of bird spotting in the Uk?😄

    Because it looks like it to me! I was on their website earlier and it’s got me giddy with excitement! The hides look first class! Hire a canoe, massive reserves with up to 30k wildfowl in winter! Got to be said though, feels a bit pricey at £18 when you consider it’s £3 a car for all day...
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