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Global Birdfair Bird Ringing Demonstration
Global Birdfair Bird Ringing
Global Birdfair Bird Ringing
Global Birdfair Bird Ringing
Visit our own Global Birdfair Bird Ringing team as they identify and share information about species they find during the event.
Our Bird Ringing Tent is near the left hand end of Falcon Marquee.
This activity has inspired many previous Global Birdfair visitors and volunteers to further their careers in conservation.
Global Birdfair Bird Ringing
Global Birdfair Bird Ringing
Special thanks to Chris Hughes, our Global Birdfair volunteer and RIC (Ringer In Charge) during the event.
Chris co-ordinates the GBF Volunteer Bird Ringing Team which includes Trainee ringers - some of whom are now "fully fledged" as well as more experienced ringers.
Watch out for Chris' fantastic article in the Global Birdfair 2025 programme which you can pre-order when you buy your ticket
Talks and Activities in Hobby Marquee
Hawke H1
OM System H3
OM System H3
Come and chat all things wildlife photography and how you can use a pair of binoculars in your wildlife photography on the Hawke stand H1, Hobby.
Get top tips from Professional Wildlife Photographer Gary Jones
OM System H3
OM System H3
OM System H3
Join us for inspiring talks each day at the OM SYSTEM stand
Hobby H3
Guest speakers include
David Tipling
Ali Marley
Jari Peltomäki
Nick Wilcox Brown
Sony H4
OM System H3
Sony H4
Enjoy a programme of inspiring talks from Sony creators, including Gustav Kiburg, Georgia Barker, Paul Browning and Andy Rouse, and book your place on Sony’s exclusive photo walks with Georgia Barker and Paul Browning. Get hands-on with the latest gear, and elevate your bird photography
The Cornell Lab, eBird & Merlin Bird ID, Falcon F3
Meet the eBird and Merlin team at Global BirdFair this July 10 – 12!
We’re excited to be at the 2026 Global BirdFair at Lyndon Top, Rutland, England. Come say hello, ask questions, give feedback, and get stickers and other giveaways! Find us by Swarovski in F3, Falcon Marquee.
Join us for one of our workshops or lectures during the event:
We have sessions including walks, events on Osprey Main Stage, workshops and talks
Full information here
Call by our stand to have a chat - we would love to meet you!
Birding and Optics for Beginners
Nature Walks with Viking Optical Falcon F2
New to Birding? Unsure of which optics to choose?
Join Andy Chapman, a volunteer bird walk leader for RSPB who can guide you on a nature walk for 1.5 hours, staying close to the Global Birdfair site.
You will have the chance to borrow optics from Viking Optical to take on the walk.
Walks at 10.00am on Friday and Saturday.
Meet at Viking in
New to Birding? Unsure of which optics to choose?
Join Andy Chapman, a volunteer bird walk leader for RSPB who can guide you on a nature walk for 1.5 hours, staying close to the Global Birdfair site.
You will have the chance to borrow optics from Viking Optical to take on the walk.
Walks at 10.00am on Friday and Saturday.
Meet at Viking in Falcon F2.
First Come, First Served, Maximum group size 12 people
Book your Nature Walks with Leica F6, Falcon
Phonescoping with Harry Read
Find a Feather with Elle Kaye
Find a Feather with Elle Kaye
Join Friend of Leica, ecologist and wildlife photographer Harry Read to try your hand phonescoping with the Ollin Snapshot connector and Leica's range of spotting scopes.
With the simplicity of the Ollin connector, your Leica scope transforms into a powerful combination, allowing you to capture high quality photos and
Join Friend of Leica, ecologist and wildlife photographer Harry Read to try your hand phonescoping with the Ollin Snapshot connector and Leica's range of spotting scopes.
With the simplicity of the Ollin connector, your Leica scope transforms into a powerful combination, allowing you to capture high quality photos and videos easily. On this short walk Harry will teach you all about the technology and show you just what it can do in the field.
Meet at Leica stand F6, Falcon
Friday 10 July 10.30am
Saturday 11 July 11.00 am and 2.45 pm
Sunday 10.30 am and 2.00pm
Find a Feather with Elle Kaye
Find a Feather with Elle Kaye
Find a Feather with Elle Kaye
We all know how important nature is for our mental wellbeing. Join Friend of Leica Elle Kaye to go for a walk in search of feathers.
Elle has been guiding groups in search of wildlife for the past 6 years, but one of her biggest motivations, noticing the small things. Join Elle on one of her favourite activities, walki
We all know how important nature is for our mental wellbeing. Join Friend of Leica Elle Kaye to go for a walk in search of feathers.
Elle has been guiding groups in search of wildlife for the past 6 years, but one of her biggest motivations, noticing the small things. Join Elle on one of her favourite activities, walking until you find a feather. See what else you may spot, and who the feathers may belong to.
Meet at Leica stand F6, Falcon
Friday 10 July 12 noon
Saturday 11 July 12 noon
Opticron, OD2 (near Bird Ringing)
Opticron x Birds and The Belles All-female Nature Walk with Charlotte O’Shea
Opticron x Birds and The Belles All-female Nature Walk with Charlotte O’Shea
Opticron x Birds and The Belles All-female Nature Walk with Charlotte O’Shea
Saturday 11th, 9.30-11.30am
Join Birds & The Belles for a special collaborative nature walk with Opticron at this year’s Global Birdfair.
Led by ecologist & wildlife photographer Charlotte O’Shea, this session offers a unique opportunity to deepen your connection with nature in a relaxed, supportive, all-female environment.
Perfect for begin
Saturday 11th, 9.30-11.30am
Join Birds & The Belles for a special collaborative nature walk with Opticron at this year’s Global Birdfair.
Led by ecologist & wildlife photographer Charlotte O’Shea, this session offers a unique opportunity to deepen your connection with nature in a relaxed, supportive, all-female environment.
Perfect for beginners & nature lovers of all experiences.
Binoculars will be available to borrow. Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended!
Opticron Nature Walk with Ambassador Jon Mason (The Early Birder)
Opticron x Birds and The Belles All-female Nature Walk with Charlotte O’Shea
Opticron x Birds and The Belles All-female Nature Walk with Charlotte O’Shea
Sunday 12th, 10.00-11.30am
Would you like to learn more about the natural world? Join us for an immersive nature walk with naturalist & Opticron Ambassador, Jon Mason aka The Early Birder!
Jon will be sharing his wealth of knowledge and valuable insight to help you appreciate and ID a range of different species from birds to butterflies. Su
Sunday 12th, 10.00-11.30am
Would you like to learn more about the natural world? Join us for an immersive nature walk with naturalist & Opticron Ambassador, Jon Mason aka The Early Birder!
Jon will be sharing his wealth of knowledge and valuable insight to help you appreciate and ID a range of different species from birds to butterflies. Suitable for all ages and levels of experience.
Binoculars will be available to borrow. Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended!
Create your own Smylt! in Puffling Mini workshop area
Create your own Smylt
Smylt is an old English word meaning calm, tranquil, serene, during the workshop people can relax and make their own Smylt to take home with them.
£5 per person.
If buy one of Victoria's kits you receive £5 off the price of the kit.
Visit Victoria in Puffin P37 to book in.
The mini workshop will be in "Puffling" P13
Come and have a go at needle felting!
Visit Harriet Morley in Puffin P14
Visit Harriet Morley in Puffin P14
Visit Harriet Morley in Puffin P14
Join local felt artist, Harriet Morley, and learn how to make your very own barn owl picture to take home.
Spaces are limited so to guarantee your spot, call into the ‘Creating Wool Art’ stall to reserve a place. This is located in Puffin Marquee P14
Book in on site £5.00 person
Visit Harriet Morley in Puffin P14
Visit Harriet Morley in Puffin P14
Small guided sessions run daily starting at:
1130 - 1215
1430 - 1515
Cost £5 per person - please pay Harriet directly on her stand.
No experience required, all materials and equipment provided, just come and have fun and get creative with wool.
Nature Walks and Talks with ZEISS
VISIT ZEISS IN FALCON F1
Win a brand new ZEISS Apia 65 spotting scope!
Win a brand new ZEISS Apia 65 spotting scope!
Over the weekend we will be hosting a number of activities.
Try out our optics on a guided walk with our ambassadors, enjoy expert talks on our stand and enter our competitions - giving you the chance to get your hands on ZEISS optics!
Win a brand new ZEISS Apia 65 spotting scope!
Win a brand new ZEISS Apia 65 spotting scope!
Win a brand new ZEISS Apia 65 spotting scope!
Discover the entire range of ZEISS optics, including binoculars, trail cameras and the brand new ZEISS Apia 65 spotting scope – our most compact scope yet.
Take part in our bird identification competition for a chance to win your own ZEISS Apia 65 spotting scope
MEET ZEISS AMBASSADORS
Win a brand new ZEISS Apia 65 spotting scope!
MEET ZEISS AMBASSADORS
We are also excited to introduce ZEISS Ambassador Bonner Black, who will be performing an exclusive acoustic set on the main stage!
Saturday 11 July 7.15pm Osprey Main Events Stage - before the quiz!
Activities for Younger Visitors on all 3 days
Be A Global Birdfair Expert Trail
Be A Global Birdfair Expert Trail
Be A Global Birdfair Expert Trail
Watch out for the Shoveler image at Exhibitor Stands around the Global Birdfair site.
There are activities and give aways for all the younger visitors at the event.
Make sure you get your photo taken in our Be A Global Birdfair Expert Frame!
Visit Information to collect your FREE copy of this special young visitors event activity
Complete your Flyways Passport
Be A Global Birdfair Expert Trail
Be A Global Birdfair Expert Trail
Want to travel around Global Birdfair on your own flyway?
Check out the BirdLIfe International stand in Swallow Marquee to get your Flyways Passport and go on a journey to collect stamps from their partners' stands.
Once completed, you will get an exclusive pin badge!
Bat Walk Friday 9pm - 10.30pm
Meet Naomi at Osprey Events
Meet Naomi at Osprey Events
Meet Naomi at Osprey Events
Join ecologist Naomi outside Osprey Events at 9pm for a nocturnal nature walk around the Bird Fair site and towards the reservoir.
Bring along your bat detector, or borrow one of ours. Experience thermal and infra-red cameras in action with Thomas Jacks optics.
All ages welcome, best enjoyed by those 10+.
Walk takes place in low light on une
Join ecologist Naomi outside Osprey Events at 9pm for a nocturnal nature walk around the Bird Fair site and towards the reservoir.
Bring along your bat detector, or borrow one of ours. Experience thermal and infra-red cameras in action with Thomas Jacks optics.
All ages welcome, best enjoyed by those 10+.
Walk takes place in low light on uneven ground, please wear suitable footwear.
Weather dependent, please check notices on the day
9pm - 10.30 pm approx
Meet Naomi at Osprey Events
Meet Naomi at Osprey Events
If you are not camping or glamping on site, please ensure you have your own transport arranged as shuttle buses will not be available after this activity
Overnight stays in our car park areas are not permitted.
Common name: Soprano Pipistrelle ; Scientific name: Pipistrellus pygmaeus ; Family: Vespertilionidae ;
Habitat:
If you are not camping or glamping on site, please ensure you have your own transport arranged as shuttle buses will not be available after this activity
Overnight stays in our car park areas are not permitted.
Common name: Soprano Pipistrelle ; Scientific name: Pipistrellus pygmaeus ; Family: Vespertilionidae ;
Habitat: woodland, parks and gardens ; Diet: flies, moths, mosquitoes
Daily Bioblitz sessions with Pan Species Listing
Everyone welcome
When can I join in?
We will be 'pan-species listing' the entire event again.
Details and species totals from the Global Birdfair 2025 Bioblitz here
All ages welcome to join in
When can I join in?
When can I join in?
There will be two 1 hour bioblitzes each day
Friday 10.00 am and 2.00 pm
Saturday 10.00 am and 2.00 pm
Sunday 11.00am and 2.00pm
Meet at the Pan Species Listing Stand
(AI is banned!)
Can I learn more?
Can I learn more?
Graeme Lyons will be giving a talk in Turnstone on Sunday at 10.00 about his new book. This will ba available to buy on the Pan Species Listing stand.
Osprey Cruises on Rutland Water - BOOK NOW!
Hosted by Dr Tim Mackrill
with Guests
Megan McCubbin (Friday) and Mike and Zachary Dilger (Saturday morning )
ADDED CRUISE ON SATURDAY MORNING
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to spend an evening searching for fishing ospreys aboard the Rutland Belle with Dr. Tim Mackrill, a leading expert on ospreys and their reintroduction in the UK. Tim w
Hosted by Dr Tim Mackrill
with Guests
Megan McCubbin (Friday) and Mike and Zachary Dilger (Saturday morning )
ADDED CRUISE ON SATURDAY MORNING
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to spend an evening searching for fishing ospreys aboard the Rutland Belle with Dr. Tim Mackrill, a leading expert on ospreys and their reintroduction in the UK. Tim will discuss the science and stories behind the success of this iconic species, sharing insights about their migration across the planet and the unifying power of ospreys in achieving conservation goals. As a true champion of the species, there is no better guide to help you observe ospreys in their breeding habitat or to recount the remarkable story of their return to England after a 200-year absence.
Setting sail from Whitwell Harbour aboard the Rutland Belle, you’ll spend an hour and a half enjoying the picturesque surroundings of Rutland Water and the diverse wildlife that inhabits it. While we can’t guarantee that you’ll see a fishing osprey, we are confident that your chances are high, as we will navigate to areas of the reservoir where ospreys are frequently seen flying by or catching fish.
DON'T FORGET YOUR BINOCULARS
Spaces are limited so book now to avoid disappointment!
FRIDAY CRUISE SOLD OUT
SATURDAY MORNING CRUISE - JUST ANNOUNCED, GUESTS MIKE AND ZACHARY DILGER
Cruise Details:
The Rutland Belle departs from Whitwell Harbour on the North Shore of Rutland Water. To reach the harbour, please travel to Whitwell Car Park (LE15 8BL) and park in the area t
Spaces are limited so book now to avoid disappointment!
FRIDAY CRUISE SOLD OUT
SATURDAY MORNING CRUISE - JUST ANNOUNCED, GUESTS MIKE AND ZACHARY DILGER
Cruise Details:
The Rutland Belle departs from Whitwell Harbour on the North Shore of Rutland Water. To reach the harbour, please travel to Whitwell Car Park (LE15 8BL) and park in the area to the left as you enter.
IF YOU ARE STAYING AT LYNDON TOP CAMPSITE OR GLAMPING AND WISH TO LEAVE EARLY ON SATURDAY MORNING - YOU MUST MOVE YOUR VEHICLE TO THE ALLOCATED PLACE OUTSIDE THE SITE BARRIERS BEFORE 11PM ON FRIDAY NIGHT.
THERE IS NO VEHICLE MOVEMENT ON SITE BETWEEN 11:PM AND 8:00AM
We are not responsible for transport to and from the Osprey Cruises.
Please follow the instructions on the booking form and if you have any queries regarding the cruises contact OLF direct.
Thank you for your cooperation and wishing you a fantastic visit!
Spaces are limited so book now to avoid disappointment!
FRIDAY CRUISE SOLD OUT
SATURDAY MORNING CRUISE NOW AVAILABLE
SATURDAY EVENING CRUISE NEARLY FULL
Nature Walks with David Lindo - The Urban Birder and Kowa
Join renowned naturalist David Lindo, the Urban Birder, at Global Birdfair 2026 for a series of relaxed and engaging daily bird walks. As part of his year-long celebration of 20 years as the Urban Birder, David has been leading walks across the country, now continuing the series at Global Birdfair.
Departing on
Friday at 11:00am
Saturday at 1:00pm
Departing on Sunday at 10.30am from the Kowa booth in Falcon Optics Marquee, the walks are open to everyone, free to join and no booking required.
Simply arrive at the Kowa booth in time to join and get ready to explore the local vicinity.
Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair courtesy of Kowa.
Friday Evening Board Games - Discovery Zone