It was lovely morning at Radipole Lake today. The North Hide opened later today at 11:00 a.m., we had to give the boardwalk a few hours to defrost after a chilly night last night. I walked up to the hide to open up and was rewarded with our two Marsh Harriers displaying and a kestrel hovering.
Preparations are underway at the Discovery Centre for tomorrow's Duck Day where we celebrate our quacking good feathered friends. Staff were busy this afternoon preparing for the event's activities. The paddling pool is being tested and pumped up, fishing rods were checked. They also gave our yellow plastic ducks a test dip in the washing up bowl much to the amusement of our visitors. This was all for the Hook-a-Duck activity. Other activities tomorrow include Duck Quizzes, Duck Draft Activities and feeding the ducks from the duck platform. Duck identification sheets are also available to assist you in learning about our ducks.
Duck Day at Radipole Lake - Saturday 20th February 10:00 to 16:00 pm.
Find out about all the different ducks at Radipole Lake - a fun day for ALL the family! Free event.
There is some rain forecast for tomorrow but as they say it's good weather for ducks. Hot and cold refreshments and snacks are available while you are learning all about our ducks.
Ducks you are likely to see tomorrow are Mallards, Tufted Ducks, Gadwall, Teal, Shelducks. Other birds will include Moorhens, Coots, Mute Swans and Cormorants.
You may also see our Hooded Merganser among our tufted ducks, he was about this afternoon. Staff will be more than happy to point him out to you.
For further information contact Radipole Lake Discovery Centre or pop in and see us. Hot and cold refreshments and snacks available,
Telephone: 01305 778313
E-mail: Weymouth.reserves@rspb.org.uk
Website: www.rspb.org.uk/radipolelake