Come and join the Living Levels team and the highly regarded naturalist and broadcaster, Ed Drewitt, to explore the wildlife at Goldcliff Lagoons!
Ed will guide us through the sights and sounds of this location and discuss the significance of this habitat. We will look out for redshank, avocets, lapwing and more.
This activity is part of the Living Levels Wild Watch Programme, informing people of the natural wonders of the Gwent Levels and encouraging people to start identifying and recording important species.
The activity will involve a short walk from the Farmers Arms over to Goldcliff Lagoons and onto the Seawall, making good use of the bird hides in the reserve. The activity will be two hours in total, which will include moments to stop, listen and look. Ed will be on hand throughout, pointing out the wildlife that can be seen and heard and there will be opportunities to make wildlife identification records.
This is an activity suitable for everyone with an interest in nature and the outdoors whether you want a little helping hand to identify wildlife or whether you are already knowledgeable, and just want to join others with similar interests. It will be a great way to experience the nature that is on the doorstep of Newport.
The event is aimed at adults, but young nature enthusiasts are welcome (Age 8+)! All those under 16 must be accompanied by a guardian.
A few things to note about the location and the terrain:
There will be a short distance of walking along a country lane.
There will be no stiles and all the bird hides have accessible ramps, however the terrain will be grassy and bumpy and possibly a little boggy. There will also be a short but steep incline to see beyond the seawall.
There will be no toilets at this location.
What to Bring
Suitable shoes for the terrain.
Binoculars if you have any, we will have some to borrow too.
Where to Meet
The Farmers Arms, Goldcliff Road, Goldcliff, Newport, NP18 2AU
To Book
If you want to join us please book through our Eventbrite Page to make sure you get a place. There is no charge for this event.
