The Great Bird Race

From the beginner learning their species to an experienced birder seeking a rare visitor, Paul Morton from Birds of Poole Harbour has a terrific birding challenge for us

- Paul Morton

 WHAT’S your New Year’s resolution? Forget joining a gym, instead make 2018 your birding year. Whether you have a general, vague or remote interest in birds, setting yourself personal goals to achieve over the course of the year will not only allow you to see great birds but also get you out in the fresh air. Thus benefiting both your physical and mental wellbeing.

Many wildlife watchers set themselves a yearly challenge, giving their interest a more focused edge. This also takes them to new areas where they hopefully spot birds on their list. Some do this for their own sense of personal achievement but at Birds of Poole Harbour we also know of couples that compete with one another, families that set family wildlife targets and groups of friends that can take things rather too seriously!