Autumn Migrant Bird Ringing Demo

Autumn is prime time for migration, with a whole suite of songbirds heading south to warmer wintering grounds! Each Autumn we catch, identify, ring and take measurements of these birds under license to gather important data on these birds. This impressive influx of passage migrants can create identification headaches when out and about, but this unique event offers the perfect opportunity to go through their key ID features up close and explain how to quickly recognise each species in the field. We'll talk all through the ringing process, ageing and sexing of these Autumn migrants, all while hopefully showing you birds in the hand close-up.

These events are run on a first come first serve basis, so please ensure to book tickets as there are a limited number of spaces available. 

What to bring
The Bird Ringing Demo will take place outdoors in the Secret Garden so please dress suitably for the weather conditions. The ringing demonstration will take place around a table in the walled garden with seating available and access suitable for trampers. Please note that the event is dependent on the weather conditions for the welfare of the birds.

Careys Secret Garden can also be reached by car or bike. Directions to the Gardens will be included in your ticket.

Key Information:

• Please note that you are not required to print your ticket as we will use a digital guestlist for checking you in.
• Please ensure to arrive at the meeting point in the walled garden 15 minutes before the event, where you will be greeted by a member of the BoPH team.
• There are toilet facilities and a small cafe (the Secret Salt Pig!) onsite, open from 10am.

Accessibility

• We advise that visitors are ready for slightly rough terrain with a short walk down an undulating gravel track to reach the gardens, stout footwear is required.
• The distance from the car park along the undulating gravel path to the entrance of the gardens is a total of 239m. 
• Once in the walled garden the majority of the pathways are flat and suitable for wheelchairs. 
• Careys Secret Garden full accessibility guide can be viewed here
• Those with mobility issues are welcome to contact us in advance and we can tailor your visit to your needs accordingly.