
Colchester Natural History Society
Mid-winter bird walk, Abberton Reservoir - Dougal Urquhart
Sun 17 Jan
|Essex Wildlife Trust Abberton Reservoir
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
17 Jan 2027, 10:00 – 13:00
Essex Wildlife Trust Abberton Reservoir , Rows Farm, Church Rd, Layer de la Haye, Colchester CO2 0EU, UK
About the event
Booking is essential for this event.
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.
Meet at the EWT Visitor Centre. (CO2 0EU; ///brambles.immunity.ramming.) 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.
For more details and to book contact Dougal on 07494866157.