Introduction To Birdwatching

This practical introductory session will help you to identify different birds and understand more about them. An expert warden will guide you around the wildlife reserve.

The walk will focus on birds currently on site, their plumage, calls and behaviour. You'll get tips on how to watch birds including how to behave, what to listen out for, and the differences between key species.

Bird highlights
In October bitterns return to WWT London Wetland Centre. Numbers of wintering ducks such as shoveler, teal, gadwall and wigeon will begin to rise. Winter thrushes such as redwing and fieldfare start to arrive, and as many bird species are moving across the country to find food and suitable conditions there's a good chance of seeing a rarity. You can stay up to date with our latest wildlife news on the wildlife sightings page, or on Twitter.