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On our website you will find lots of information on caring for wild birds and watching birds. Our latest sightings page is updated regularly and has details of birds that have been reported to us by visitors to our website, we are always very pleased to hear of any bird sightings and they will be gratefully received. During our season, which runs from May through to September, we have many events such as indoor lectures, field walks and coach trips that you would be more than welcome to join - take a look at our calendar of events page for details of all of these and more. We have a very active, lively and friendly local group and we are always looking to recruit new members and would welcome anyone wishing to join us. Please contact us to find out how you can get involved and how to help us raise funds to contribute directly to projects undertaken by the RSPB so that we can support our local and national wildlife and protect our green spaces.
Next Events:
All February: Shopping for nature! – 10am – 4pm Discover our wonderful cottage corner with original art and crafts on sale, with 20% of all proceeds going straight to the RSPB. An excellent chance to find that unique gift. Location: RSPB Visitor Centre, Wat Tyler Country Park, Pitsea Hall Lane, Basildon SS16 4UH. Monday February 06th February: Healthy Living walk 12.30pm - 1pm Join us for a brisk 30 minute walk. Improve your fitness under big skies, surrounded by nature. No need to book Cost: Free event. Location: RSPB Visitor Centre, Wat Tyler Country Park, Pitsea Hall Lane, Basildon SS16 4UH. Wednesday 8th – Tuesday 14th February: Swallow Birding Trip - Western Morocco: Desert and Coast. See calendar page for details or visit the website www.swallowbirding.co.uk for booking details. Wednesday 08th February: Little Owls Club - 10am – 12noon Come along for some outside fun and activities aimed at the under 5’s. No need to book. Cost £3.50 per child, £2.50 for RSPB members. Location: RSPB Discovery Zone, Wat Tyler Country Park, Pitsea Hall Lane, Basildon SS16 4UH. Thursday 09th February: Wildlife Walk 10.30am – 12.30pm Discover the wildlife of Wat Tyler Park. Following the creeks of Pitsea through glorious nature, returning in time for lunch. No need to book. Cost: Free event. Location: RSPB Visitor Centre, Wat Tyler Country Park, Pitsea Hall Lane, Basildon SS16 4UH. For details of all future events click here.
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The
South East Essex Local Group supports the RSPB in carrying out the Society's
objectives in the Thames Estuary area. Those objectives include: promoting the
conservation of wild birds and their habitats, informing and involving the
RSPB's members in conservation issues, developing policies and practical actions
to protect important wildlife habitats and working with central and local
government to create and implement solutions to conservation problems.
