Join us for a quick stroll around Gunners Park for the Great Coastal Birdwatch

Event details

Date: 28 October 2026

Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Please note - We will be on site from 10am - 2pm, but the wildlife walk runs from 10am- 11am.

Pop Up Information:

The Bird Aware Team will be setting up at Gunners Park to welcome in the Great Coastal Birdwatch 2026! 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 as we explore Gunner’s Park and the shore of Shoebury East Beach to celebrate local wildlife. Our coastal ranger will guide you from our gazebo along the sea wall to Shoebury beach and back. 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 Shoebury East and cafes on site. 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:

The sea wall by the Old Barge Pier, Barge Pier Rd, Southend-on-Sea SS3 9FN (you will be able to see us by the SW end of the pond)

Free parking at Southend-on-Sea SS3 9FD

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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