# Event Details - **Event Name**: Beginners’ Birdwatching - Spring - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Learn out how to identify birds by both sight and sound on this introductory courseAbout this EventAn introduction to finding and identifying birds, by both sight and sound, with particular emphasis on the birds present at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve* at this time of year. This introductory course will be delivered through a combination of indoor and outdoor sessions.An indoor morning session will cover:Review of the species identified this morning.What we found easy/hard in identifying the birds.Bird migration with emphasis on summer migrants at the reserve.Where to watch birds in the local area.Recommendations for apps, books, websites etc.An outdoor morning session will try to find and identify some of the birds discussed earlier.After lunch there will be a further indoor session to cover:What we found easy/hard in identifying birds this morning.Bird migration with emphasis on the birds overwintering at the reserve.Where to watch birds in the local area.Recommendations for apps, books, websites etc.A further (optional) outdoor session.By the end of the session participants will know more about:1. The key features that can be used to identify birds.2. The importance of songs and calls3. Bird migration.4. Places to find birds in the local area.5. Selection and use of binoculars.6. Other resources available to improve your birdwatching.Suitable for beiginners and improversLed by Peter Smart. Experienced local birdwatcher. Walk leader and survey organiser for the RSPB Bromley Local Group. Also, an ambassador for the BTO Garden Birdwatch Survey.P hoto: Reed Warbler(Tim Horton)For further information, please visit the Study Days page of the Kent Wildlife Trust website.*Please note that the actual venue for this course is Oak Lodge, a cottage close to the visitor centre at Sevenoaks Wildife Reserve. If you look directly at the visitor centre and then go right, you will see a large circular sign on the front of Oak Lodge itself. See also google maps for the location of Oak Lodge.Parking charges apply at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve car park but this is included with your ticket if you book at least 72 hours in advance. To receive free parking you must email the correct number plate of the car you will be using to parkingcharges@kentwildlife.org.uk at least 72 hours before the event start time. Please include the date of the event you have booked and the name the booking was made in as part of your email. If you are booking within 72 hours of the event, or do not confirm your number plate by this time, you will need to pay for parking on the day. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sevenoaks/beginners’-birdwatching-spring/100001983709381159 - **Event Categories**: Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 37.5, max: 42.5, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Sevenoaks - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve & Jeffery Harrison Visitor Centre - **lat**: 51.2859193 - **long**: 0.1818822000000182 - **full address**: Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve & Jeffery Harrison Visitor Centre, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Beginners’ Birdwatching - Spring - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/2c4aefbbdcb6d441a170a11f90408ab46ded734639949141fae4766cd64f51a5-rimg-w1200-h618-dcaba490-gmir.jpg?v=1772008284 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Beginners’ Birdwatching - Spring being held? - **A:** Beginners’ Birdwatching - Spring takes place on Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 09:30 am to Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve & Jeffery Harrison Visitor Centre, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Beginners’ Birdwatching - Spring? - **A:** Ticket prices for Beginners’ Birdwatching - Spring range from GBP 38 to GBP 43 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityStandard ticketGBP 43AvailableConcessionary ticketGBP 38Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Beginners’ Birdwatching - Spring? - **A:** Beginners’ Birdwatching - Spring is organized by Kent Wildlife Trust - Education & Training. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Beginners’ Birdwatching - Spring is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sevenoaks, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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