Dates with Natures are set up all over the UK to show people wildlife spectacles, from Peregrines nesting on Cathedral to rutting Red Deer. In Weymouth we are treated to our own amazing wildlife spectacular...
Every weekend in July we will be turning (or should that be terning) our attentions to our superb colony of Common Terns. This year we have nearly 80 pairs of this distinctive seabird breeding on our specially designed islands. There are currently lots of chicks which are growing up fast plus eggs are still being incubated. These birds create quite a spectacle hence why we have lots of keen volunteers who are going to give up there time to show visitors to Lodmoor our seabird city.
They will have high powered telescopes which will give you an incredible insight into the tern’s lives. You will even be able to see the chicks swallowing sand eels whole! They will also be able to give you a tern master class as several tern species can be seen at Lodmoor. So if you struggle to tell the difference between you Common and Arctic Terns they will be able to assist.
They will be at the viewing shelter 1pm until 3pm every weekend throughout this month, so why not pop down and see what’s going on.
Lodmoor nature reserve is situated just past the Weymouth Sea life centre along preston road as you head out of Weymouth. If you've got any queries just ring our visitor centre on 01305 778313.