Join us for a quick stroll around Brightlingsea Marshes for the Great Coastal Birdwatch

Event details

Date: 30 October 2026

Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm - Wildlife Walk starts at 11am

Please note that we will be on site from 10am but the Wildlife Walks starts at 11am

Location: Promenade Way Car Park, 35 Promenade Way, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0HH

Pop Up Information:

The Bird Aware Team will be setting up at Brightlingsea to welcome in the Great Coastal Birdwatch! The ranger team will be there with activities and games and tips on how you can do your own Great Coastal Birdwatch. You can come down and meet us between 10am – 2pm.

Wildlife Walk Information:

Join us for a short light stroll along the sea wall overlooking Brightlingsea Marshes NR to celebrate local wildlife. The walk will take approximately 1 hour, and we will walk over a flat surface with frequent stops for birdwatching, using spotting scope.

Please bring suitable footwear, as the paths can get muddy and slippery after wet weather. It is a windy site too, so dress warmly. There are public toilets in the car park. Dogs are welcome to join in but MUST be kept on leads for the entire duration of the walk.

Booking Essential:

Please book your tickets here (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guided-wildlife-walk-tickets-1952572128799).

Where to meet us:

Meeting at Promenade Way Car Park, 35 Promenade Way, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0HH. Watch for our gazebo on the grass car park.

Free parking

How to Prepare for Your Day:

Binoculars if you have them

Suitable footwear – Waterproof highly recommended

Weather appropriate clothing

Dogs MUST be kept on leads

Poo Bags

Book Your Slot (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guided-wildlife-walk-tickets-1952572128799) and don’t forget to cancel if you cannot attend so we know how many people to expect and can offer your place to someone else

Photography and videography may take place during this event. Images may be used by Bird Aware Essex for promotional and publicity purposes. Please see our Photography and Videography Policy included in the confirmation email for further information.

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