'Build a Bird Box' events this half term at Humber Bridge Country Park and Danes Dyke Local Nature Reserves
Fri 10th February 2023
The council’s Countryside Access team is offering a chance to find homes for more birds at half term events during National Nest Box Week, which runs from 14th to 21st February.
Countryside access officer Bev Hylton said : “This is a good time of year to encourage the birds in your garden to find a safe place to nest. Rather than buying a box, why not have a go at building a nest box with us on two of our nature reserves?”
All equipment and materials will be provided in the sessions, and the ticket price includes making one box to take home. Participants may like to make an additional box for the nature reserve too (at no extra charge).
The events are suitable for families with children over five years, and adults too.
Wednesday, 15 February:
Humber Bridge Country Park Local Nature Reserve. The activity is in the large meadow by the bird feeding station. Enter at the Hessle Foreshore entrance and follow signs to the meadow.
10am – 11am; 11am – 12pm; 12pm – 1pm.
Free car parking in the foreshore car park, next to the black mill, HU13 0HB.
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Public toilets available in the car park.
Places must be booked in advance at: www.eastridingcoastandcountryside.co.uk/whats-on
Tickets cost £5 each, which includes a chance to make a bird box to take home. There is also opportunity to make an additional box for the nature reserve (no additional charge).
Friday, 17 February
Danes Dyke Local Nature Reserve, near Bridlington. YO15 1DU. Parking charges in car park.
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Meet at the picnic tables next to the main car park. Public toilets available in the car park.
10am – 11am; 11am – 12pm; 12pm – 1pm.
Places must be booked in advance at: www.eastridingcoastandcountryside.co.uk/whats-on
Tickets cost £5 each, which includes a chance to make a bird box to take home. There is also opportunity to make an additional box for the nature reserve (no additional charge).
Any further enquiries about either event to: 01482 395320, or email countryside.access@eastriding.gov.uk
