Winter Birdwatching in Bedfordshire (Day Trip)

Tour Code: GBR197

Join local expert Richard Bashford for some leisurely birding around this tranquil part of north Bedfordshire

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Highlights

Summary

Summary

Arguably the most scenic part of the county, we’ll start our day at Harrold-Odell Country Park for a leisurely walk along the River Great Ouse and the main lake within the park searching for winter wildfowl, which could include stunning Goosanders and Goldeneyes. We’ll also keep our eyes open for Kingfishers, whilst Bullfinches and Marsh Tit can often be found in the surrounding scrub and woodland. If there has been sufficient rain, we’ll also check nearby fields along the river valley for egrets, geese and swans. There are comfort facilities here too, with toilets and a visitor centre with a café.  

We’ll then take a short drive of four miles to Felmersham Nature Reserve, where we’ll spend a couple of hours walking the trails around these mature lakes searching for Redpolls, Siskins, Treecreepers and, on the water, we’ll hope for Kingfisher and Great Crested Grebe alongside other wildfowl. The meeting time will be 10am and the finish around 4pm. There is a £1 suggested parking donation at Harold-Odell CP.

 

  • A peaceful walk along the middle Great Ouse and around north Bedfordshire’s mature gravel pits
  • Look for Goosanders, Goldeneye and other winter wildfowl
  • Woodland species could include Bullfinch, a variety of tits and Treecreeper
  • Look out for Kingfisher!
Day Trip Location

Day Trip Location

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