Event details

Would you like to see some baby birds in the hand? Join the experts of the Rye Meads Ringing Group as they monitor and ring the birds breeding in the nestboxes around the reserve. This is the perfect opportunity for families to catch a glimpse into the life of a nestbox, home to Blue or Great Tit's.

We have a variety of boxes around Rye Meads that offer nesting sites for Kestrels, Blue and Great tits, House Sparrows and Stock Doves. Nature is fickle though, so you may find many other species making use of the space instead! On our guided walk with an expert bird ringer you will have the chance to see a variety of birds up close and personal.

Please note for the safety of the birds, this event is dependent on good weather and could be postponed at short notice if the weather is not favourable. However, we will aim to give as much notice as possible (tickets will be transferred to a new date where possible, otherwise, full refunds will be given).

There is also a £5 parking fee for non-members of the RSPB.

Rye Meads Ringing Group have been studying birds as volunteers on the site since 1960, and usually ring around 65 different species per year. Birds are rung in order to aid research and conservation efforts. This includes many different factors including where they go, how long they live, and helping a better understanding on how to age and sex birds. Only 1-2% of birds ringed are recovered or controlled so continued work ringing new birds is necessary in order to keep an up to date picture on populations, migration patterns, and how they may be affected environmental and climate changes.

For more information on the Rye Meads ringing group please visit https://www.rmrg.org.uk/

https://www.rmrg.org.uk/activities/managing-our-nestboxes/