Birding Sites

RSPB Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

BTO British Trust for Ornithology

Cumberland Bird Observers' Club, our sister organisation in Sydney, Australia has an excellent site which whets the appetite for a trip 'down under'.

The Lake District Osprey Project has a site http://www.ospreywatch.co.uk/ which includes details of the osprey nest at Bassenthwaite and how to reach the viewing point in Dodd Wood. 

Birding in the Lancaster Area is covered here, including details of the RSPB Leighton Moss Reserve.   It also contains information about the Avocets breeding there.

http://www.birdsofbritain.co.uk/      'Welcome to the Birds Of Britain website. With over 300 pages including changing monthly features and a permanent guide to Britain's bird reserves and clubs, we hope you will find something of interest.'

Visiting Cumbria

Stationmaster - a useful site for rail and bus timetables in Cumbria.and further afield

Cumbria Tourist Board - plan your birding trip from the comfort of your own keyboard. Travel, accommodation, shopping, etc. 

Other Links of Wildlife Interest

Interested in Cumbrian Wildlife? Visit the Virtual Fauna of Lakeland at
www.lakelandwildlife.co.uk Stephen Hewitt, Keeper of Natural Sciences, Tullie House Museum, Castle  Street, Carlisle CA3 8TP www.Tulliehouse.co.uk

The Wildlife Trust is a national body with county sections throughout the country

Click here for a note from a Turkish birdwatching guide

Special deals for groups of birdwatchers at the Harris Hotel, Outer Hebrides