Bird watching in West yorkshire
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Birds, Birds , Birds!!
Are you a nature enthusiast, keen twitcher or fancy getting to know more birds?
This event will take place at an RSPB nature reserve near Leeds / Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
We will wander around the nature trails at the reserve, take a break in the hides to look out for some great birdlife.
If you have a pair of binoculars, please bring them along. If not, you can hire them from the visitor centre.
I would advise you bring a packed lunch and a drink as munching and bird spotting go hand in hand.
There is parking at the centre (cost approx £4). Entry to the site is free.
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If the event is fully booked: please join the waiting list as people frequently drop out during the week before an event and you are likely to get a place on the walk.
What to bring
Drinks: bring a water bottle. if it is cold you may want to bring a flask with a hot drink.
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: to carry your belongings
Boots: Walking boots or wellies may be needed if the ground is wet or boggy.
Binoculars: if you have them
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: If the weather in inclement then it will keep the wind out and keep you dry.
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
Food & drink
Please bring snacks, Lunch and drinks.
If it is cold and wet then I'd advise to bring a hot flask of something.