There are also many alternative routes around the Flash. Route highlights: This is a stunning birdwatching walk around Pennington Flash in Pennington Country Park, where an impressive 230 bird species have been recorded. Pennington Flash (Leigh, Greater Manchester)ĭuration: 1 h 13 min | Distance: 5.3 km | Intensity level: Easy This route offers excellent views on a clear day out to sea and over the countryside. Route highlights: This lovely circular walk takes in the Otter River, the coastal path, Ladram Bay, High Peak and Otterton Mill. Otterton and River Otter Circular (Budleigh Salterton, Devon)ĭuration: 2 h 11 min | Distance: 9 km | Intensity level: Moderate If you're lucky, you may even see a steam train pass. Route highlights: This level circular walk cuts through the countryside alongside the miniature Bure Valley Railway. The reserve is accessible all year round, but winter has some of the best birding opportunities due to migrating wildfowl.Ĭoltishall and Belaugh Circular (Norwich, Norfolk)ĭuration: 1 h 24 min | Distance: 6.6 km | Intensity level: Easy Route highlights: There are lots of birdwatching opportunities to be had, and if you're lucky, you may see egrets, linnets, a skylark, a grey heron, kestrel, greenfinches and more.

These include redwing, fieldfare, brambling and snow bunting along with snipe, woodcock, short-eared owl and goldcrest.'įarlington Marshes and Point Field Circular (Portsmouth, Hampshire)ĭuration: 1 h | Distance: 5 km | Intensity level: Easy 'Meanwhile, large numbers of birds, having nested in the forests and uplands of Scandinavia, Iceland or Russia, migrate south and west in order to escape freezing conditions in the far north, arriving on our shores each autumn. 'Birds that summered here, such as swallows, swifts and various warblers, have already left us for warmer locations in southern Europe or Africa,' say the RSPB. Plus, keep reading to discover cameraman Hamza Yassin's top birdwatching tips. Our handy guide to autumn birdwatching covers everything from where to go to what to spot. So, fill your flask, grab your binoculars and head outside. Hamza Yassin's top tips for beginner birdwatchersīirdwatching is particularly exciting in autumn when various species migrate to and from Britain.Hamza Yassin's favourite birdwatching spots.

Round squirrel proof bird feeder