Osprey Cruises
- Multiple sessions available from 14 Aug 2024 to 8 Sep 2024
- The Quay, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HJ, United Kingdom
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Our highly-popular Osprey Cruises return for another season! The trips see us setting out into the harbour in search of the 'mullet-hawk' during their peak autumn migration. Through mid-August and early September Poole Harbour functions as a vital service station for this iconic bird of prey, many taking the opportunity to refuel before continuing on their long 3,000 mile journey to warmer wintering grounds.
We'll spend time in the Wareham Channel, the harbour's premier Osprey fishing grounds, where the shallow waters teem with mullet, bass and flounder and acts as a magnet to migrant Osprey. No two trips are ever the same as migrants constantly streaming through the harbour and other raptors often encountered from the trips include Marsh Harrier, White-tailed Eagle, Peregrine, Hobby, Kestrel and Sparrowhawk. Regular morning and afternoon trips mean you could also double up and enjoy a full day out in the harbour in search of Ospreys! There'll also be an opportunity to learn about the Poole Harbour Osprey Translocation Project, responsible for restoring Ospreys as a breeding species to the South Coast after a 180 year absence.
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Additional Information
- Boat trips depart from and return to Poole Quay boarding with Greenslade Pleasure Boats (orange-and-white kiosk) opposite the Lord Nelson pub
- Nearest public car park is Quay Visitors multi-storey car park (please note there is a height limit)
- Toilet facilities, undercover seating and light refreshments are available onboard
- Tickets do not need to be printed as we will use a digital guest-list when boarding
- Dogs are not permitted, with the exception of assistance and guide dogs.
- Important information about accessibility: Please note that, due to the size of the boarding ramp and steps to access the lower deck of the boat, there are unfortunately some limitations for wheelchair users on our boat trips. Please read Greenslade Pleasure Boats full access statement before booking if you, or one of your party, are a wheelchair user. Information about carer's tickets can be found in our FAQs section.
Tickets
Wed 14 Aug - Osprey Cruise - 7am-10am
- 14 Aug 2024
- 7:00 am - 10:00 am
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Thu 15 Aug - Osprey Cruise - 7am-10am
- 15 Aug 2024
- 7:00 am - 10:00 am
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Fri 16 Aug - Osprey Cruise - 7am-10am
- 16 Aug 2024
- 7:00 am - 10:00 am
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Sat 17 Aug - Osprey Cruise - 9am-12pm
- 17 Aug 2024
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Sun 18 Aug - Osprey Cruise - 9am-12pm
- 18 Aug 2024
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Tue 20 Aug - Osprey Cruise - 9am-12pm
- 20 Aug 2024
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Wed 21 Aug - Osprey Cruise - 9am-12pm
- 21 Aug 2024
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Wed 21 Aug - Osprey Cruise - 2pm-5pm
- 21 Aug 2024
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Thu 22 Aug - Osprey Cruise - 9am-12pm
- 22 Aug 2024
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Thu 22 Aug - Osprey Cruise - 2pm-5pm
- 22 Aug 2024
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Fri 23 Aug - Osprey Cruise - 9am-12pm
- 23 Aug 2024
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Fri 23 Aug - Osprey Cruise - 2pm-5pm
- 23 Aug 2024
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Sat 24 Aug - Osprey Cruise - 9am-12pm
- 24 Aug 2024
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Sat 24 Aug - Osprey Cruise - 2pm-5pm
- 24 Aug 2024
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Sun 25 Aug - Osprey Cruise - 9am-12pm
- 25 Aug 2024
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Sun 25 Aug - Osprey Cruise - 2pm-5pm
- 25 Aug 2024
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Tue 27 Aug - Osprey Cruise - 9am-12pm
- 27 Aug 2024
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Tue 27 Aug - Osprey Cruise - 2pm-5pm
- 27 Aug 2024
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Wed 28 Aug - Osprey Cruise - 9am-12pm
- 28 Aug 2024
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Wed 28 Aug - Osprey Cruise - 2pm-5pm
- 28 Aug 2024
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Thu 29 Aug - Osprey Cruise - 9am-12pm
- 29 Aug 2024
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Thu 29 Aug - Osprey Cruise - 2pm-5pm
- 29 Aug 2024
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Fri 30 Aug - Osprey Cruise - 9am-12pm
- 30 Aug 2024
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Fri 30 Aug - Osprey Cruise - 2pm-5pm
- 30 Aug 2024
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Sat 31 Aug - Osprey Cruise - 9am-12pm
- 31 Aug 2024
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Sat 31 Aug - Osprey Cruise - 2pm-5pm
- 31 Aug 2024
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Sun 1 Sep - Osprey Cruise - 9am-12pm
- 1 Sep 2024
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Sun 1 Sep - Osprey Cruise - 2pm-5pm
- 1 Sep 2024
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Tue 3 Sep - Osprey Cruise - 9am-12pm
- 3 Sep 2024
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Wed 4 Sep - Osprey Cruise - 9am-12pm
- 4 Sep 2024
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Thu 5 Sep - Osprey Cruise - 9am-12pm
- 5 Sep 2024
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Fri 6 Sep - Osprey Cruise - 9am-12pm
- 6 Sep 2024
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Sat 7 Sep - Osprey Cruise - 9am-12pm
- 7 Sep 2024
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Sun 8 Sep - Osprey Cruise - 9am-12pm
- 8 Sep 2024
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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