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Crane on Somerset Levels (copyright: John Crispin)
Tour Director
Peter Exley, BSc
conservationist and ornithologist who works for the RSPB
Itinerary
Day
1
Tour assembles 1500 at Swan Hotel, Wells, for three nights. Visit to Wells Cathedral followed by welcome and introductory lecture.
Day
2
RSPB Ham Wall Nature Reserve: wetland and reed beds (bitterns, bearded tits, egrets, harriers), followed by Glastonbury Tribunal (15th century merchant’s house, containing the Glastonbury Lake Village Museum). Afternoon: Glastonbury Abbey, Glastonbury Tor (optional 250-foot climb to the summit).
Day
3
RSPB West Sedgemoor (winter wildfowl roost, birds of prey) and look for the crane flock. Afternoon: Willows & Wetlands Visitor Centre (Somerset osier industry), Isle of Athelney (King Alfred’s hiding place), RSPB Greylake Reserve (swans, snipe, peregrines). Evening: Avalon Marshes (starling roost, birds of prey).
Day
4
Shapwick Heath National Nature Reserve: pools, reed beds, wet woodlands (including site of Sweet Track Neolithic causeway) for winter wildlife (bitterns, harriers, waterfowl). Tour disperses 1230 at hotel.
Tour Dates
13 Feb — 16 Feb 2019
Days
4
Cost
£595
Tour Code
SOLE-19
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Cost includes:
accommodation based on sharing a twin or double bedded room, breakfast, dinner with water & coffee, excursions & admissions, gratuities.
Not included:
travel insurance, double room for single use supplement £60.