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Chesil Little Tern Walk
The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre,
The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre, Portland, Dorset, DT4 9XE
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About the event
Join us for a guided bird walk along Chesil Beach and Fleet Lagoon to the only little tern colony in the south west. With a Dorset Wildlife Trust Warden as your guide, there will also be an update on the colony from one of the RSPB Wardens who monitor and protect the site.
Little terns are the second rarest seabirds that nest in the UK, and Chesil Beach and Fleet Lagoon are internationally important areas for nature conservation, supporting a great diversity of wildlife and their associated habitats.
As well as the terns, we will aim to spot as many other species of birds as possible, and following a falling tide offers the best chance to do this. Oystercatcher and ringed plover nest alongside the terns, and we will be looking out for them as well other waders. The walk includes a talk from one of the RSPB Wardens, and there will be plenty of time to ask questions about birds and other aspects of this amazing nature reserve throughout the walk.
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Adults £6 Children £4Additional booking information
Booking is essential. This event is suitable for beginners to birdwatching and for families, but all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.Public Transport Information: If coming by public transport, the number 1 bus runs regularly between Weymouth and Portland. If travelling from Weymouth direction the closest bus stop is Wyke Regis, opposite Ferrybridge and if travelling from Portland direction is Wyke Regis, Chesil Beach Holiday Park. It is then approximately a 10-15 minute walk to the centre.