Feed the Birds Day is nearly here...

... so i just thought you might like a little bit more information about what's going on at the reserve on Saturday the 30th of October.

At 11am and 2pm Steve Race, our Community and Education Officer,  will lead a guided walk on the reserve. This walk will be centred on 'wild bird food' and Steve will be taking you on a route that shows off the best bushes, flowers and plants for our native birds and winter migrants. The walk will last around an hour and we advise a big, warm and waterproof jacket as well as sturdy shoes if you want to take part.

Outside the visitor centre there will be a bright green tent, inside of which you will be invited to create your very own bird treats. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to show you how to make yoghurt pot feeders and apple feeders, but be warned, this activity could get a little sticky!

Inside the visitor centre you'll  be able to find a wide range of bird food and accessories, including buggy nibbles, suet balls, feeders and nest boxes. For a limited time only, you will also be able to save 20% on all 12.75kg sacks of bird feed. Buying one of these large bags is by far the most cost effective way to feed your garden birds this winter, and, as well as this, you know that buying feed from the RSPB means that great care has gone into sourcing and creating your product as ethically as possible.

If you venture up the short path to the bird feeding station you will be able to observe, and possibly even assist with, the creation of our winter wildlife refuge. Here we will be using old bamboo canes, bricks, palletts and tiles to create a safe haven for creatures such as ladybirds, frogs, hedgehogs, woodlice and spiders. Volunteers will also be on hand to give you advice on creating your very own bird friendly garden.

As if this wasn't enough, the ECO catering team will be on hand (in their usual position hext to the visitor centre) to provide you with hand warming soup and coffee as well as mouthwatering food and cake.

All activities and advice will be free of charge and, as usual, members are entitled to free car parking too.  If that doesn't sound like a good day out i don''t know what does, so plan a trip up to Bempton Cliffs this weekend!