
Colchester Natural History Society
Mid winter bird walk, Abberton - Dougal Urquhart
Sun 18 Jan
|Colchester
Join Dougal Urquhart for a mid-winter visit to Abberton reservoir in search of winter wildfowl such as Smew and Goosander, hopefully some Bewick’s Swans too.


Time & Location
18 Jan 2026, 10:00 – 13:00
Colchester, Abberton Reservoir, Colchester, UK
About the event
Booking is essential for this event.
Meet at the EWT Visitor Centre , Abberton reservoir (CO2 0EU), CNHS and EWT members free, a £3 donation will be requested
from non-members of either. Stout footwear will be adequate and warm clothing essential.
Join Dougal Urquhart for a mid-winter visit to Abberton reservoir in search of winter wildfowl such as Smew and Goosander,
hopefully some Bewick’s Swans too. We plan to visit the hides as well as looking from the causeways. To book or for more
details contact Dougal on 07494 866157.