Autumn in the Avalon Marshes brings a change as dark clouds begin to form. But these are no ordinary clouds; they are Starling murmurations, huge flocks of Starlings on the move. They use the reedbeds of the Avalon Marshes as a safe and warm night time roost.
Misty mornings, clear air and changing colours; lots of activity with migrating birds arriving and leaving. Autumn is a lovely time to explore the Avalon Marshes. Why not pick up one of our cycle leaflets and explore our wonderful area?
The Avalon Marshes is a landscape of rich resources, not of coal and iron but of food, peat and water. These give the marshes their special character and have left a wonderful legacy of history and archaeology.
The Avalon Marshes is a very special place to see and enjoy wildlife whatever time of year you visit. There are four National Nature Reserves and lots of other areas teeming with wetland wildlife.
Join staff & volunteers from the Hawk & Owl Trust on Shapwick Moor Reserve for a day of hands-on nature conservation activities. Young Wardens is a group for 12-17 year-old’s wishing to take part in practical conservation activities or work towards… Read more…
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An afternoon of making starling themed crafts and Christmas decorations, followed by a guided walk to see the incredible starling murmurations, as the birds come into roost on the reserves of the Avalon Marshes at sunset. Charge £3 per/ person…. Read more…
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A guided walk for Young Wardens to see the starling murmurations with the RSPB. A chance to learn about and witness this wonderful natural phenomena, where millions of starlings gather to roost in the reedbeds of the Avalon Marshes on… Read more…
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