a partnership between

Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust
and Anglian Water

page last updated 18th July 2010

For more information or to book places, please contact Julia on 01572-770651 or awbc@rutlandwater.org.uk Alternatively you can download a booking form, print it out and return it with your payment. Please CLICK HERE to download the form. Cheques should be made payable to "Leicestershire Wildlife Sales".

For all-day courses please bring a packed lunch or you can buy snacks, sandwiches, hot and cold drinks at the Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre.

Note: We reserve the right to change an event, or to cancel an event where the required participant numbers are not met. Payment will be refunded if an event is cancelled.

Wildlife Watch Group

For Children aged 6-12 years For further details of events please Click here

JULY

OSPREY EVENTS

Please visit the Osprey website for further information on Osprey events and Cruises during 2010.

Badger Watch

Join our trainee conservation officers for an evening of badger watching near to the Egleton Visitor Centre. Take this opportunity to view badgers close up, with additional chances of seeing owls in the early evening as they emerge to hunt. Meeting outside the Egleton Visitor Centre before settling into the badger watch hide.
£8 per person. Places are limited to 6 people per evening and booking is essential.
Days and times for this event may change weekly due to the changes in daylight.
To book, contact Emily Smith,Tel. 07855 876965 or email emily.hedgelayer@yahoo.co.uk

Nature Detectives

Summer holiday activities for children aged 7-11 years. Four fun filled days on the nature reserve.To book contact Jacky or Will. Meeting at Egleton. £25 per child per day . Booking essential.

• Mon 26th - Bug Day
• Tue 27th - Osprey Day
• Wed 28th - Pond Day
• Thu 29th - Bird Day
  

BIRDWATCHING FOR BEGINNERS

NEW Thurs 29th July 9.30am-12.30pm This is a new monthly walk that we are putting on due to popular demand for more bird watching walks, as our walks with Terry Mitcham get fully booked so quickly. These walks are aimed at those new to birdwatching to look for the variety of species that visit the area and will be guided by one of our experienced wardens. The cost is £5 pp or £2.50 to Activity Pass holders. Meeting at Egleton. Booking essential. NB: In order to give more people a chance to engage on these walks, we will not accept block bookings for the year, but you may book up to two walks in advance.

AUGUST

OSPREY EVENTS

Please visit the Osprey website for further information on Osprey events and Cruises during 2010.

Badger Watch

Join our trainee conservation officers for an evening of badger watching near to the Egleton Visitor Centre. Take this opportunity to view badgers close up, with additional chances of seeing owls in the early evening as they emerge to hunt. Meeting outside the Egleton Visitor Centre before settling into the badger watch hide.
£8 per person. Places are limited to 6 people per evening and booking is essential.
Days and times for this event may change weekly due to the changes in daylight.
To book, contact Emily Smith,Tel. 07855 876965 or email emily.hedgelayer@yahoo.co.u

Nature Detectives

Summer holiday activities for children aged 7-11 years. Four fun filled days on the nature reserve.To book contact Jacky or Will. Meeting at Egleton. £25 per child per day . Booking essential.

• Mon 2nd - Bug Day
• Tue 3rd - Osprey Day
• Wed 4th - Pond Day
• Thu 5th - Bird Day

Dragonflies & Damselflies

Sun 15th 1.00pm - 3.00pm A guided walk led by Steve Houghton, founder member of Leicestershire & Rutland Dragonfly Group, to observe the species inhabiting the reserve. £5 pp Booking essential.

BRITISH BIRDWATCHING FAIR 2010

THE WORLD'SFIRST AND LARGEST INTERNATIONAL BIDWATCHING EVENT

Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd inclusive. Described as the Birdwatchers Galstonbury. This is the event of the year if you're into birds and wildlife. 3 days of packed programmes, events, celebrity lectures, exhibitions and trade stands, plus more. See the Bird Fair official website for more information.

Family Fun Drop in Day

Tue 31st Aug; 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm Fun for families with young children. No need to book, just turn up on the day. Meeting at Eglton. £3 per child.

SEPTEMBER

Bird & Landscape Photography Course

Sat 4th & Sun 5th 10am-5pm Clear practical photography courses for all levels run by award winning professional photographer. Lunch included. For further details, or to book, visit the digial camera courses web site or Tel. 01162 796906 .

Friday Birdwatching walks

Fri 24th September, 9.30-12.30 These walks are led by Terry Mitcham, the bird recorder of Rutland Natural History Society, and a very experienced birdwatcher. He regularly runs bird identification courses and has written several books. The cost is £5.00 per person or £2 with an Activity Pass or Explorer Permit..The walks with Terry are very popular and you are advised to book well in advance to avoid disappointment. Fully Booked

Dry Stone Walling Course

Sat/Sun 25th-26th September 10am-4pm daily. This is a 2-day course to learn the skills of the ancient art of building dry stone walls, held under the supervision of an experienced Dry Stone Waller. Certificate on completion. These courses will be held on two further weekends during 2010, namely 12th-13th June and 25th-26th Setpember. Places are limited to 10 participants per course. £65 per person. Booking essential For further information click here.
This course is also being held on:
Sat/Sun 8th-9th May
Sat/Sun 12th-13th June.

BIRDWATCHING FOR BEGINNERS

NEW Thurs 30th Sept 9.30am-12.30pm This is a new monthly walk that we are putting on due to popular demand for more bird watching walks, as our walks with Terry Mitcham get fully booked so quickly. These walks are aimed at those new to birdwatching to look for the variety of species that visit the area and will be guided by one of our experienced wardens. The cost is £5 pp or £2.50 to Activity Pass holders. Meeting at Egleton. Booking essential. NB: In order to give more people a chance to engage on these walks, we will not accept block bookings for the year, but you may book up to two walks in advance.

RUTLAND BIRDS IN AUTUMN

A course of walks held on 4 separate days led by Terry Mitcham. These walks will visit various venues in the area to get the best opportunity of observing available wildfowl and waders. Course fee for all four sessions is £24 per person, or £12 concessions. Places are limited to 20. Early Booking is essential . Dates are as follows:

1. Tues 28th Sept (7pm-9pm) An introductory session of slides at the Egleton Visitor Centre, showing many of the birds we hope to see, with information on identification and their occurance in Rutland.
2. Sun 17th Oct (0.30am-12.30pm) Eyebrook Resevoir. Waders & wildfowl plus small birds & terns.
3. Sun 21st Nov (9.30am-12.30pm) Fort Henry Ponds for wildfowl, birds of prey, woodpeckers, thrushes and finches.
4. Sun 5th Dec (9.30am-12.30pm) Rutland Water at Elgeton for large numbers of wildfowl and waders, with scarce grebes and other possible migrants. Permit Fee payable.

OCTOBER

Painting & Drawing our countryside

Sat 16th and Sun 17th Oct Two day course led by reknowned bird and wildlife artist, Stephen Cale. Held at the Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre at Egleton. This popular course includes lunch and refreshments on both days. £95 per person inclusive. Booking essential. For further details please click here.

BIRDWATCHING FOR BEGINNERS

NEW Thurs 28th Oct 9.30am-12.30pm This is a new monthly walk that we are putting on due to popular demand for more bird watching walks, as our walks with Terry Mitcham get fully booked so quickly. These walks are aimed at those new to birdwatching to look for the variety of species that visit the area and will be guided by one of our experienced wardens. The cost is £5 pp or £2.50 to Activity Pass holders. Meeting at Egleton. Booking essential. NB: In order to give more people a chance to engage on these walks, we will not accept block bookings for the year, but you may book up to two walks in advance.

 

Friday Birdwatching walks

Fri 29th October, 9.30-12.30 These walks are led by Terry Mitcham, the bird recorder of Rutland Natural History Society, and a very experienced birdwatcher. He regularly runs bird identification courses and has written several books. The cost is £5.00 per person or £2 with an Activity Pass or Explorer Permit..The walks with Terry are very popular and you are advised to book well in advance to avoid disappointment. Fully Booked

NOVEMBER

Autmn Wader Watch

Sat 13th Nov (9.00am-4.30pm) An opportunity to find some of the waders and wildfowl using your own transport to check all the likely sites around reservoir. Packed lunch required. Tutor - Terry Mitcham. Group limited to 20 persons. £12.00 pp. Meeting at Egleton Centre. Booking essential.

Friday Birdwatching walks

Fri 26th November, 9.30-12.30 These walks are led by Terry Mitcham, the bird recorder of Rutland Natural History Society, and a very experienced birdwatcher. He regularly runs bird identification courses and has written several books. The cost is £5.00 per person or £2 with an Activity Pass or Explorer Permit..The walks with Terry are very popular and you are advised to book well in advance to avoid disappointment. Fully Booked

BIRDWATCHING FOR BEGINNERS

NEW Thurs 25th Nov 9.30am-12.30pm This is a new monthly walk that we are putting on due to popular demand for more bird watching walks, as our walks with Terry Mitcham get fully booked so quickly. These walks are aimed at those new to birdwatching to look for the variety of species that visit the area and will be guided by one of our experienced wardens. The cost is £5 pp or £2.50 to Activity Pass holders. Meeting at Egleton. Booking essential. NB: In order to give more people a chance to engage on these walks, we will not accept block bookings for the year, but you may book up to two walks in advance.

DECEMBER

Hedgelaying Course

Sat 4th -Sun 5th Dec. This is a two day course to learn the traditional method of hedge management that has been practiced for hundreds of years. Please wear suitable clothing and bring a packed lunch. There is a certificate for all participants who complete this course. This is a popular, well-attended course. A further two courses will be available in January and February 2011. Prices and further details to be announced. Booking essential.

Friday Birdwatching walks

Fri 17th December, 9.30-12.30 These walks are led by Terry Mitcham, the bird recorder of Rutland Natural History Society, and a very experienced birdwatcher. He regularly runs bird identification courses and has written several books. The cost is £5.00 per person or £2 with an Activity Pass..The walks with Terry are very popular and you are advised to book well in advance to avoid disappointment.