Walks with Wardens – World Wetlands Day at RSPB Ham Wall

Join us on World Wetlands Day to discover why RSPB Ham Wall and the wider Avalon Marshes are such an important area for wildlife and encounter some of the fantastic wildlife that makes Ham Wall its home during the winter. We will be looking out for winter ducks and waders and some of the specialities of the reserve including Marsh Harriers, Great White Egrets and of course the ever-elusive Bittern. With exclusive access to parts of the reserve normally closed to visitors, absorb the sights and sounds of the reedbed in winter, find the wildlife hidden within and learn more about the varied reserve management work that goes on behind the scenes.

RSPB Ham Wall is a special place teeming with amazing wildlife, panoramic views and the sound of the reeds swaying in the wind all year round. Not only that, the Avalon Marshes are one of, if not the best place in the country to see Bittern, with approximately one fifth of the UK’s population of booming males recorded here in 2022. Bitterns are just one of the five heron species you might see in a day at Ham Wall – Great White Egret now a regular fixture, Cattle Egret bred here in 2017 (the first time on an RSPB reserve), Grey Herons nest in the reeds and Little Egrets can be seen fishing around the edges.

As well as the chance to see some of the fantastic wildlife that Ham Wall has to offer, you will also learn about the work the staff and volunteer team undertakes managing, surveying and protecting this special landscape and this is your opportunity to go behind the scenes to areas not normally accessible to visitors. All of this makes for an unmissable experience so why not book your place on this exclusive tour (numbers are limited) to join our wardening team today.