The Avalon Reserves should be full of wintering ducks, herons/egrets and waders, this makes raptors likely and then there are the wintering passerines – siskins, redpolls and thrushes. There’s always a chance of bitterns and bearded tits, so lots to hope for.
Meet at 10.00hrs in the RSPB Ham Wall Reserve car park at Ashcott Corner (ST 449397 BA6 9SX). From the middle of Meare Village on the B3151 Wedmore to Glastonbury road, take the minor road south, now with a brown signposted to RSPB Ham Wall. After approximately one mile the car park is situated on the left just after the Railway Inn and the drain bridge. NB – not the Shapwick car park, which is on the other side of the road.
We shall start at Ham Wall but may move on to one of the other reserves. Those who want to can continue into the afternoon and even stay for the starling murmuration.
Level walking but may be muddy in places.
Parking charges: RSPB members are exempt at the Ham Wall car park, non-members £5. Remember to remove all valuables from parked cars.
Please inform the leader if you are intending to join the walk. (07712 398903 or [email protected])
