20th January 2010

Birds, Birds, Birds...

If you’re interested in birds in general and wildfowl in particular then join a walk organised by the Blackwater Valley Countryside Trust on Sunday 31st January and find out more about the many birds found around Aldershot Park and the upper reaches of the Blackwater Valley. The walk will circle Tongham Pool, where there will be plenty of opportunity to look at the water birds and show you the many birds found in the woodland at Aldershot Park.

Led by Colin Wilson the walk will cover less than two miles and last about two and a half hours – depending on the weather and the birds seen. Bring binoculars if you have them and see how many different birds you can spot. Wear suitable clothing and wet weather footwear (wellington boots may be a good idea) as the route crosses wet and uneven ground off the main paths. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, but no dogs please. There’s no admission fee although a donation to the Blackwater Valley Countryside Trust would be most welcome.

This bird walk starts at 10am from the car park in Aldershot Park (next to the Crematorium) Guildford Road, Aldershot map ref: SU 878 492. If you would like to come please phone Blackwater Valley Countryside on 01252 331353 to register your interest.  For more details visit www.bvct.org.uk

Launched in 2006, the Blackwater Valley Countryside Trust is a charitable organisation which seeks to raise funds to enhance the valley for the benefit of the people and wildlife in the area. Anyone interested in the countryside on their doorstep and the local wildlife can join for just £5 per year for family membership (£100 if corporate membership is required) by contacting the Trust at Ash Lock Cottage, Government Road, Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2PS, telephone 01252 331353 or visit the website at www.bvct.org.uk

More about Tongham Pool  >>>

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EDITOR NOTES

• Colin Wilson, a Trustee of the Blackwater Valley Countryside Trust is Bird Report Editor & Records Manager of the  Berkshire Ornithological Club which provides beginners and experts alike with birdwatching experiences in and around Berkshire and southern England throughout the year. For further details please see www.berksoc.org.uk or email Colin at colin.wilson@berksoc.org.uk

For further information contact:
Christine Reeves, Visitor Promotions Officer on 01252 331353.
Blackwater Valley Countryside Partnership,
Ash Lock Cottage, Government Road, Aldershot GU11 2PS.