Spend a day observing birds of prey. Learn how to identify different species and more about their characteristics, habitats and behaviour.

The Isle of Sheppey has the highest density of overwintering birds of prey in the county and is one of the UK’s premier sites for observing species such as short-eared owl, hen and marsh harrier, merlin, peregrine and, in some years, rough-legged buzzard.

The course will begin with a presentation in Eastchurch Village Hall. After lunch we will move to the raptor watch point at Capel Fleet and you will then spend the rest of the day watching birds of prey. Advice will be provided on how to observe and identify the various species in the field.

Led by Simon Ginnaw, Ornithologist. Simon has been birding for over 20 years. He regularly undertakes bird surveys, is an international birdwatching guide, and teaches a number of bird-related courses.

Suitable for beginners and improvers

For further information, please visit the Study Days page of the Kent Wildlife Trust website. (https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/explore/education/wildlife-study-days)

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