Kent Migration Day at Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Timetable

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Kent Migration Day at Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Timetable
September 28 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
All activities are free, but donations to help further our work will be gratefully received.
- Ringing Demonstrations throughout the morning if weather permits. Arrive early to get your best view of migratory birds up close
- Visible Migration Watches from Sandwich Bay Beach near 'Sandilands' between 7am-9am, 9am-11am, 11-1pm and 2pm-4pm. 'Vismig' as its more commonly known, will observe birds moving through this area.
- Guided walks at 9am, 10am, 11am, 12am, 2pm & 3pm. Meet at the Observatory's Field Centre. Each last no more than an hour and are relatively flat.
- Guided walks and activities for children and families will be running at 10.30am and 12.30pm. Meet at the Observatory's field Centre.
- Migration Talks, presented by John Buckingham at 1pm and at 2pm
Our Field Centre has a small shop on site, stocking snacks and souvenirs.
Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory lies within the private estate of Sandwich Bay, which operates a toll road. There is a small fee of £1 at the Tollgate for non-members visiting the Observatory. However, you must exit from the same toll booth, otherwise you will be charged £5. Once at the Field Centre, parking is free. If the toll booth operators are absent during the time of your visit, you can pay the £1 charge on your exit.
There will be an information point staffed all day