WWT Castle Espie
Ballydrain Road, Comber,
County Down
BT23 6EA
T: 02891 874146
F: 02891 873857
E: info.castleespie@wwt.org.uk
WWT Castle Espie Located on Strangford Lough, 3 miles south of Comber and 13 miles south-east of Belfast. Signposted from the A22 Comber-Killyleagh-Downpatrick road.
Every Saturday and Sunday
FEED WITH A WARDEN
Come along and help feed the birds.
Time: One hour before closing, each weekend
5 Apr
Birdsong and breakfast
Date: Saturday 5 April
The return of a classic. Join one of Ireland's top bird experts, Anthony McGeehan, on a walk you'll never forget. 7.00 am start. Cost: £5.50 per person
12 Apr
Film workshop
Date: Saturday 12 April
Learn how to make a film with camera expert Simon Wood. 2.00 - 4.00 pm.
13 Apr
Nature photography workshop
Date: Sunday 13 April
Learn the basics of how to photograph wildlife and landscapes with cameraman John Miskelly. 2.00 - 4.00 pm.
19 Apr
Who killed Ollie the otter?
Date: Saturday 19 April
A mystery "who-did-it" game for all the family. 2.00 pm. Booking essential as places are limited. Contact the Centre on 028 9187 4146 to book your place.
24 Apr
Birdwatch morning
Date: Thursday 24 April
Join our popular series of birdwatch mornings held on the last Thursday of each month. Bring binoculars and sensible shoes.
25 Apr
Book of the season
Date: Friday 25 April
Don Scott, local harrier expert, talks about his most recent publication, "Harriers - journeys around the world". 8.00 pm. Normal admission price.
26 Apr
An introduction to birdwatching
Date: Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 April
Learn the first steps in what could become an all-consuming hobby with our birding expert Dot Blakely. 11.30 am - 12.30 pm and 3.00 pm - 4.00 pm.
4 May
Meet the Murlands
Date: Sunday 4 May
Come and learn a little about Castle Espie's hidden Victorian past. 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm. No extra charge.
26 May
Playday
Date: Monday 26 May
Environmentally themed games running all day for younger children. 11.00 am - 5.00 pm. No extra charge.
29 May
Birdwatch morning
Date: Thursday 29 May
Join our popular series of birdwatch mornings held on the last Thursday of each month. Bring binoculars and sensible shoes.
31 May
Mistress Thyme
Date: Saturday 31 May
Take a tour around Castle Espie with Mistress Thyme and learn about wild flowers. 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm. No extra charge.
1 Jun
Mistress Thyme
Date: Sunday 1 June
Take a tour around Castle Espie with Mistress Thyme and learn about wild flowers. 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm. No extra charge.
7 Jun
Food for free
Date: Saturday 7 June
Join centre staff at 3.00 pm on a hunt for food from the wild. Whatever is gathered will be prepared to eat at 6.00 pm.
8 Jun
Falcons
Date: Sunday 8 June
A static show of some of nature's finest feathered predators. 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm drop in. No extra charge.
14 Jun
Fathers Day
Date: Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 June
Alternative woodland camping skills. Also, sample and learn how to make organic wine and beer. Make a gift for Dad. 11.00 am - 4.00 pm on Saturday, 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm.
21 Jun
Sunshine solstice
Date: Saturday 21 June
Mini music festival and organic barbecue to celebrate the summer solstice. 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm. Extra charge.
26 Jun
Birdwatch morning
Date: Thursday 26 June
Join our popular series of birdwatch mornings held on the last Thursday of each month. Bring binoculars and sensible shoes.
31 Jul
Birdwatch morning
Date: Thursday 31 July
Join our popular series of birdwatch mornings held on the last Thursday of each month. Bring binoculars and sensible shoes.
28 Aug
Birdwatch morning
Date: Thursday 28 August
Join our popular series of birdwatch mornings held on the last Thursday of each month. Bring binoculars and sensible shoes.
25 Sep
Birdwatch morning
Date: Thursday 25 September
Join our popular series of birdwatch mornings held on the last Thursday of each month. Bring binoculars and sensible shoes.
30 Oct
Birdwatch morning
Date: Thursday 30 October
Join our popular series of birdwatch mornings held on the last Thursday of each month. Bring binoculars and sensible shoes.
27 Nov
Birdwatch morning
Date: Thursday 27 November
Join our popular series of birdwatch mornings held on the last Thursday of each month. Bring binoculars and sensible shoes.
UNLESS STATED ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO ADMISSION FEES.
EVENTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, SO PLEASE CHECK WITH THE CENTRE BEFORE PLANNING YOUR DAY OUT.
WWT MAP AND IMAGES ARE COPYRIGHT WILDFOWL AND WETLANDS TRUST, AND HAVE BEEN USE WITH KIND PERMISSION.
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Submitted by The Editor on Mon, 2007-01-22 22:26.
