Bird Identification Workshop

Are you interested in learning more about the birds that you see in your local area?

Almond Valley Nature Action is hosting a bird identification workshop, led by Scott Paterson, Kinross Ecology.

This short session offers a chance to develop and enhance bird identification skills and is suitable for beginners. The session will be relaxed and informal with discussion and questions encouraged and will aim to provide an enjoyable introduction to bird identification and birdwatching. Any under 18 year olds should be accompanied by an adult. If you have a pair of binoculars, please bring them along. A few spare pairs will be available to borrow. Bird identification guides will also be provided.

The aim of this session is to upskill participants in identifying common species of birds found in our gardens, parks, and woodlands, and encourage participants to make their observations count by contributing records to national databases such as iRecord.

Tickets are free but spaces are limited and priority will be given to West Lothian residents. General admission tickets may become available closer to the time.

Location: Almond Park, Livingston, West Lothian.

The event will take place on a section of Cycle Route 75. The site offers wide, flat surfaced footpath, however, we might use some informal paths as well.

Meeting Point: TBC

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Meeting Time: 11:00

How to Get there: The event is held on National Cycle Route 75. The nearest bus stops are Tay Walk and Pentland Park, please check Traveline Scotland to plan your route

Furter information about the side: https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/almond-park/

Weather: Please check the weather forecast and wear suitable clothing and footwear, and bring water, hot drinks and a snack as appropriate.

Photography: Members of Almond Valley Nature Action will be taking photos and videos for use on our social media, website and other forms of publicity. If you prefer not to be included in any photos, please email us at [email protected]

Separate photography consent will be sought at the start of the event, for any photos that can be shared with Sustrans.

Feedback: Attendees will be asked to fill in a short feedback form at the end of the event, to help us measure the impact of this project.

Almond Valley Nature Action aims to promote participation in Citizen Science projects, we hope after attending this event, participants will continue to record wildlife in their local area and their local sections of National Cycle Network regularly.

Almond Valley Nature Action has been supported by funding from the Scottish Government through Sustrans Scotland’s Love Your Network grant, to host this event.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Almond Park, Almond Park, Livingston, United Kingdom