Great Coastal Birdwatch Wildlife Walk - Brightlingsea

Join us for a quick stroll around Brightlingsea Marshes for the Great Coastal Birdwatch Event details Date: 30 October 2026 Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm - Wildlife Walk starts at 11am Please note that we will be on site from 10am but the Wildlife Walks starts at 11am Location: Promenade Way Car Park, 35 Promenade Way, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0HH Pop Up Information: The Bird Aware Team will be setting up at Brightlingsea to welcome in the Great Coastal Birdwatch! The ranger team will be there with activities and games and tips on how you can do your own Great Coastal Birdwatch. You can come down and meet us between 10am – 2pm. Wildlife Walk Information: Join us for a short light stroll along the sea wall overlooking Brightlingsea Marshes NR to celebrate local wildlife. The walk will take approximately 1 hour, and we will walk over a flat surface with frequent stops for birdwatching, using spotting scope. Please bring suitable footwear, as the paths can get muddy and slippery after wet weather. It is a windy site too, so dress warmly. There are public toilets in the car park. Dogs are welcome to join in but MUST be kept on leads for the entire duration of the walk. Booking Essential: Please book your tickets here. Where to meet us: • Meeting at Promenade Way Car Park, 35 Promenade Way, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0HH. Watch for our gazebo on the grass car park. • Free parking How to Prepare for Your Day: • Binoculars if you have them • Suitable footwear – Waterproof highly recommended • Weather appropriate clothing • Dogs MUST be kept on leads • Poo Bags • Book Your Slot and don’t forget to cancel if you cannot attend so we know how many people to expect and can offer your place to someone else Photography and videography may take place during this event. Images may be used by Bird Aware Essex for promotional and publicity purposes. Please see our Photography and Videography Policy included in the confirmation email for further information.