Sunnyside Winter Ringing Demos

Sunnyside Farm is a small wetland site managed by Natural England situated near Wareham. In partnership with Natural England and Stour Ringing Group, Birds of Poole Harbour are offering the unique opportunity to join us in the field to learn about and observe the ringing of Jack Snipe, Common Snipe and Woodcock. These hardy winter visitors are primarily nocturnal feeders, making them very difficult to find and observe in the field. However, with the latest advances in technology and techniques, the number of these species being ringed has increased, allowing us to deliver public ringing demonstrations, talking through our work and the ringing scheme, all while providing valuable information on these threatened species to the BTO (British Trust for Ornithology).

At Birds of Poole Harbour we pride ourselves on delivering a wide range of educational events, giving our guests different opportunities to learn about our work and our amazing landscape. With insights into bird populations and identification, as well as local species recovery and partnership projects, we hope to share our understanding of how Poole Harbour functions and supports its incredible birdlife.

Additional Information

• To ensure the wellbeing of the birds, we do not allow any flash photography at these events.
• Directions (from Wareham): Follow signs for Stoborough Heath. Drive through Ridge and enter car park located on the right as you exit the village (signposted Stoborough Heath).
• Accessibility: No walking involved! Suitable for wheelchairs. Please note, this is a stationary event and winter evenings can be very cold, please wear appropriate clothing for the weather. Warm layers, head torch and a flask recommended.
• Toilets are not available on site.

Photos by Steve Grundy