Join us for a quick stroll around Irlams Beach for the Great Coastal Birdwatch

Event details

Date: 29 October 2026

Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm

Location: West End Lane Car Park, Harwich CO12 3FA

Pop Up Information:

The Bird Aware Team will be setting up at Irlams Beach, Harwich to welcome in the Great Coastal Birdwatch 2026! The Ranger team are first kicking off with a session with the Beach School Explorers - if you'd like to be involved, please contact them here (https://beachschoolexplorers.co.uk/).

Following this - The ranger team will having a popup open to the public from 11:00am. We'll have activities and games as well as lots of tips on advice on how you can conduct your own Great Coastal Birdwatch!

Wildlife Walk Information:

Join us for a short light stroll along the sea wall overlooking Irlam’s beach 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. 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

Where to meet us:

Meeting at West End Lane Car Park, Harwich CO12 3FA (walk to the smaller car park at the sea front and find our gazebo).

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

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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