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Sea Watch July Survey - Steart (River Parrett) "Porpoises and Poetry"

Location:
Steart Marshes, Stert Drove, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2PU
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Survey for porpoises, dolphins and seals with optional creative writing and drawing!

Event details

Meeting point

Main Visitor Car Park, Steart Marshes

Date

Time
11:30am - 2:30pm
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About the event

One of a series of two hour surveys for porpoises, dolphins and other marine life being carried out along the Somerset and North Somerset Coast throughout the year. Run in conjunction with Somerset Wildlife Trust’s Somerset Wilder Coast Project, Geckoella and the Sea Watch Foundation.

THIS SURVEY IS PART OF NATIONAL WHALE AND DOLPHIN WATCH WEEK

No previous knowledge or training is required as experts and ID guides will be available. A YouTube Somerset SeaWatch Training Video is available. It is useful (but not essential) to view this prior to attending your first survey.

Be Creative: We will also encourage you to use the opportunity, whilst sitting in this beautiful spot, to do some poetry, creative writing or even some sketching (entirely optional!).

Booking

Price

FREE

Suggested donation

Donations toward the work of the Somerset Wildlife Trust gratefully received.

Additional booking information

Please book via Eventbrite using the button above (numbers limited).

Know before you go

Dogs

No dogs permitted

Mobility

This event may be accessible for people with limited mobility, but there is a 20 minute walk from the car park the survey site on the banks of the River Parrett along wide, flat, surfaced paths across the Nature Reserve.

Wheelchair access

Yes

What to bring

Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. You will be staying in one spot for several hours. You may also wish to bring a ‘sit mat’ and folding chair and a packed lunch and drink . A good pair of binoculars is highly recommended. You might also wish to bring a notebook or sketch book to do some creative work in + some pencils. There are public toilets at the car park which is 20 minutes walk from the survey site.

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Parking information

Free parking at Steart Marshes main visitor car park (height barrier). Parking may be limited so please car share if travelling with others.
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Facilities

Toilets
Picnic area

Contact us

Mark Ward
Contact number: 07880754750
Contact email: mark.ward@somersetwildlife.org