Year-List Kickstarter Cruise

'Big days' have always formed a cornerstone of the birding calendar, and what better way to begin the New Year then by exploring the harbour with Birds of Poole Harbour, working through the impressive numbers of overwintering birds through the first few days of the year?

January welcomes the largest number of wetland birds into the harbour as the cold weather forces birds further south through the UK. This results in thousands of birds to work through and identify, and can be a head ache to sort out for even the most seasoned birder. From behaviour, plumages and vocalisations, we’ll guide you through every species we encounter all set to the stunning harbour landscape, and most importantly, getting your year list off to the perfect start.

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, Old Orchard, BH15 1SB (please note there is a height limit)
• Toilet facilities, undercover seating and light refreshments are available onboard
• Tickets do no 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.

• We will attempt with every effort to arrive back on time, but please note that due the state of the tides, weather or sightings we may arrive back up to half an hour later than originally stated.