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Tutor: Jack Thompson, Wilder Communities Officer for Sussex Wildlife Trust

Seven Sisters Country Park is an iconic landscape. Its meandering river valley and open chalk grassland play host to a number of resident and migratory bird species. This beginner’s course will introduce you to the wonders of Sussex birds and how to get started with some casual birdwatching.

The afternoon will start in the historic Pump Barn, Exeat, with a presentation looking at some of the birds you’re likely to see around the South Downs, including grassland, farmland, and woodland birds. We’ll discuss everything from Skylarks and Meadow Pipits to Barn Swallow, Wheatears and Yellowhammer. This will be followed by a look at some basic survey techniques and how you can get involved with citizen science to help monitor how birds are faring across Sussex.

For the second part of the course, we will head out into the country park for some field practice of bird ID and surveying.

Meeting Point: The Pump Barn, Exceat, near Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 4AD

Other sites to be visited: Seven Sisters Country Park (Cuckmere Haven)

What to bring: Pack lunch, snacks and water bottle. Binoculars, sturdy shoes and clothes for all weather. There is a café and shop at the site. All attendees receive a 15% discount from the grab and go section. For further information, visit: Eating – Seven Sisters

Other information: Parking charges: £4.50 for the day. For further information, visit: Car Parking – Seven Sisters. Public toilets are available next to the Pump Barn.

Public transport: Getting here – Seven Sisters

Accessibility: The Pump Barn is fully accessible. Once outside, we will be sticking to the paths, apart from a short walk into a wooded area where there may be some uneven surfaces. If you would like to discuss accessibility for this course, please contact Jane Wigan at: swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk

Please read our terms and conditions before booking.

To enable more people to attend our courses, we have a limited number of concessionary tickets available to those on a low income. No proof of income will be required.