Ilam Park Winter: Bird Ringing Demonstration
Get up early and get up close with some of our feathered friends. Learn about bird ringing and the native birds of Ilam Park.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Come along to our bird ringing demonstration and see what birds we will humanely catch. Watch as Bryn our volunteer bird ringer and certified BTO monitor takes a range of important measurements of the birds before fitting harmless rings on their legs. Bryn will take you through the process of bird ringing, and explain the science and motivation behind the many projects that use it. Bryn will also be able to show and explain all the equipment used and talk about some of the wonderful projects across the National Trust. There may even be opportunities to learn how to safely hold certain birds and help us release them after being measured.
Drop in any time between 6am and 10:30am.
This event will run weather permitting and must be run early on in the day when the birds are most active.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Suitability
All families welcome.
- Meeting point
Meet by the bird feeder next to the path up to the stableyard.
- What to bring and wear
Wrap up warm, because we're starting early it may not be very warm yet.
- Accessibility
Accessible for all.
Upcoming events
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