Dorset Bird Day

This February, Dorset Bird Club, BTO, Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group and Birds of Poole Harbour are coming together to hold a partnership conference, celebrating Dorset's Birds and People. Throughout the day we'll have talks from exciting speakers involved in Dorset's conservation, research and public engagement for birds. There will also be a series of workshops highlighting hands-on skills and hot topics like bird photography, digital birding and how to get more young people involved. See details below + more updates to follow...

Buffet Lunch + Teas and Coffees are included in the ticket price. This will be a fully vegetarian menu. Please contact us at bookings@birdsofpooleharbour if you have any dietary requirements, allergies or intolerances. We will have alternatives available on the day.

 

Talks

Birds as Indicators of Change - Kate Fox and Brian Cresswell

The Socio-economic Benefits of Birds - BoPH

Building a Birding Community - Gina Lawrie and Olli Smith - CHOG

Algal Blooms in Christchurch Harbour - Sinead Morris - Bournemouth University

Restoring the Land for Birds - Jake Hancock

 

Workshops

• Photographing Birds - Peter Moore
• Tracking and Ringing Birds- Brian Cresswell and Kate Fox
• Digital Birding - Merlin + eBird - Shaun Robson
• Digital Birding - BirdTrack - Tom Jordan
• Inspiring Young People in Birding - BoPH Young Birders, Young CHOG, BTO Youth
• BTO Bird Atlas - BTO

 

Additional Information

• The conference will be held at Queen Elizabeth's School, Wimborne - 600 Blandford Road, Pamphill, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 4DT between 10am-4:30pm
• Doors will open from 9:15am
• Visitor and Accessible Parking is clearly signposted as you enter the main school car park. Please car-share if possible.
• Buffet lunch, tea, coffee and biscuits will be available as part of your ticket
• The food will be entirely vegetarian and we will have vegan and gluten free alternatives. Please get in touch with us ahead of the event to let us know of any dietary requirements or allergies, at bookings@birdsofpooleharbour.co.uk.
• Tickets do not need to be printed as we will use a digital guest-list when checking in
• Dogs are not permitted, with the exception of assistance and guide dogs.

© landscape images by Chris Chapleo