Opera on the Lawn
The leaves may have dropped from the trees and the Swallows may have headed south, but winter is still a wonderful time to be out birding. Many species travel to the UK to escape harsher weather further north, bringing new sights and sounds to the landscape.
As we explore Wilder Doddington, we will look out for Redwings and Fieldfares in the hedgerows, along with wildfowl and waders on the wetlands such as Snipe, Lapwing and, if we are lucky, Jack Snipe.
Farmland birds such as Skylark, Yellowhammer and Reed Bunting should also be present in good numbers, while a marauding Peregrine or Sparrowhawk may bring a sudden burst of drama.
This guided winter birdwatch will be led by Wilder Doddington Conservation Adviser Matt Capper and local birder Matt Vickers. Together, they will take you beyond the public footpaths and into the heart of the Wilder Doddington landscape.
No experience is needed, just a keen interest in birds and wildlife. Please bring binoculars if you have them.
Matt Capper is the Conservation Adviser at Wilder Doddington. He is a lifelong birder and professional wildlife guide, regularly leading tours around the world. Before joining Doddington, he managed nature reserves for the RSPB and spent several years as Head of Public Engagement and Communications at the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust.
Matt Vickers has been interested in birds and wildlife since childhood. For the last 25 years he has volunteered as a surveyor for the RSPB, BTO, National Trust and, more recently, Wilder Doddington. Matt is particularly interested in bird song and bird calls, which add an extra dimension to bird identification as you do not always have to see the bird to know it is there.
Tickets: £30 per person
