About this Event
Join us at Potteric Carr nature reserve during murmuration season for an exclusive after hours event involving:
- 3:30pm - 4:30 pm: Walk at dusk with the chance of seeing starlings in action.
- 4:30pm: Delicious soup and a sandwhich served back at the visitors’ centre.
- 5pm: Talk from wildlife photographer Sean Jones with tips and tricks for wild bird photography
- 6pm: Hots drinks and biscuits with a short talk about some behind the scenes work we do at YWT.
Join us for a dusk walk just before the sun sets for the best chance to see an incredible starling murmuration. We cannot guarantee a sighting of the murmuration taking place. Starlings have been known in previous years to nest at Potteric and preform this incredible phenomenon on our site. However, they are wild creatures, and we cannot guarantee they will perform! We will be taking an hour long walk on site which will be a beautiful time to see the reserve and take stunning pictures regardless of if we manage to catch the murmuration.
After the walk join us in our warm and cozy visitor centre for some delicious hearty soup and sandwiches*. Once you're nice and warmed up listen to a fascinating talk from wildlife photographer Sean Jones, giving his top tips and tricks for how best to photograph wild birds as well as sharing some of his own experiences and stories. There will be time for a Q&A with Sean to answer any wildlife photography questions you may have.
The evening doesn't end there! Hot drinks and biscuits will be served as you listen a short talk about some of the amazing work Yorkshire Wildlife Trust does and how we protect our wild species.
Image credit: Pete Lau / Jim Horsfall
*Soup and a sandwich, and a tea or coffee with biscuits are included with your ticket. Additional food and drinks can be purchased from the cafe.
Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary requirements and we will do our best to accommodate these.
Embrace your wild side - what to expect:
Accessibility and terrain
Much of Potteric Carr is accessible for standard wheelchairs and pushchairs. There are other paths that are more rugged that go round the Discovery Zone and Beeston Plantation.
What to bring
You may want to bring a torch to hep you find your way around the reserve at night.
Sturdy footwear and warm layered clothing is strongly advised.
Toilets and catering
Facilities on site include toilets (including accessible toilet and baby changing facilities) and café in the visitor centre.
Joining us on the day
Meet at the entrance to the nature reserve. In the Nature Discovery Centre.
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Parking
Car park off Mallard Way, open 9.30am to 5pm. For this out of hours event the car park will be open and avalible to use.
About Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is the only charity entirely dedicated to conserving, protecting and enhancing Yorkshire's wildlife and wild places. Find out more about what we do on our website and discover how you can support our work.
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Cancellation and refunds
In the situation that Yorkshire Wildlife Trust needs to cancel an event we will be in touch regarding your booking via email and our Supporter Services team will process the refund of your tickets as soon as possible. Please allow up to 5 working days for this to happen. If you, or members of your party, are unable to attend your booked event, you are eligible for a refund up to 7 days before the event date. For any cancellation and refund queries, please contact our Supporter Services team during office hours (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) on 01904 659570 or email [email protected].
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Contact us
If you're having difficulties with your booking, or you have more questions about the event, please don't hesitate to get in touch! You can email us at [email protected] or drop us a call on 01904 659570.
About Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is the only charity entirely dedicated to conserving, protecting and enhancing Yorkshire's wildlife and wild places. Find out more about what we do on our website and discover how you can support our work.
Event venue & nearby stays
Potteric Carr nature reserve, Mallard Way, Doncaster, United Kingdom
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