FULLY BOOKED Guided Birdwatching Walk with Bird Aware Solent

As part of the Great Coastal Birdwatching fortnight and the New Forest Walking Festival, join Bird Aware Solent’s friendly rangers to see what wildlife we can spot around Keyhaven Marshes, Lymington Keyhaven Nature Reserve.

The area is a fantastic place to spot coastal birds particularly waders, ducks and geese that arrive here for the winter months.

We will learn to identify these birds, talk about their ecology and learn about how we can help them thrive.

Some of the species we might see include dark-bellied brent geese, wigeon, dunlin, oystercatcher, black-tailed godwit, redshank, turnstone and greenshank.

Bring binoculars if you have them but don’t worry if you don’t, we can supply a few pairs for your use. You can also enjoy views of the birds through the ranger’s telescopes.

We welcome well behaved dogs on our walks, but they must be kept on a short lead at all times.

Please wear sturdy/sensible shoes and dress appropriately for the weather (we advise warm layers and a waterproof coat).

Duration/distance

• The walk is around 2.5 to 3 miles long in total and will last up to 2.5 hours at a leisurely pace with regular watching stops.

Difficulty

• This is an outdoor event in a public space. We will be walking along a gravel seawall that is sometimes uneven, therefore sensible footwear is essential.
• The walk is intended for anyone who loves spending time on the coast: you don’t need to know anything about birds.
• Families and children are always welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult).

Cost

• All of our walks are free to attend, but booking is required as places are limited.

Location

• The meeting location for the start of the walk will be emailed to participants with confirmation of a place on the walk.

Contact and booking information

• To book your free place please email Ranger Tony at Anthony.Knox2@hants.gov.uk

This walk is part of the New Forest Walking Festival 2026. Click here to find a full list of events.

Parking charges apply in Forestry England car parks. Find out more.