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NEW FOR 2023
All children attending Global Birdfair will receive a new book BE A GLOBAL BIRDFAIR EXPERT
Collect your FREE copy on arrival at the event
All children MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times
Under 18's have free access to Global Birdfair with an adult ticket holder
Check our information boards each day too
Activity Timetable - More will be added soon
The Nest and Young Visitor Activities
Throughout the weekend watch out for activities in The Nest as well as Tadorna Tours stand in Merlin Marquee. Check out activities on the board near the Information area.
Check what’s on and make sure you collect your Be a Global Birdfair Expert book - Kindly sponsored by Sony UK.
The Nest is open on Saturday and Sunday only
Be A Global Birdfair Expert trail runs all 3 days of the event
Growers Row open all 3 days of the event
All weekend there will be an RSPB Nest Box Challenge and a Raptor Aid "find the bones" trail
Also watch out for our new information sign boards to learn more about some of the "marquee" bird species with Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Falcon F3.
Scan the QR codes on the signs to find out even more information.
Information signs generously sponsored by Swarovski Optik
Could you be the eBirder of Global Birdfair?
This year at Global BirdFair use eBird in Rutland County over the 14-16 July weekend for a chance to win a new Zeiss SFL30 binocular. Every eligible eBird checklist submitted in Rutland County during 14-16 July 2023 gives you one chance to win: more lists, more chances to win!
Tadorna tours. - All day activities : face painting and bird feeder painting
0930 Moth Trapping - open up the surprise finds from the night before
1400 Pond Dipping/Bug Hunt
These amazing exhibitors are also offering something for our younger visitors who visit with their copy of Be a Global Birdfair Expert
Falcon Marquee F3 - eBird/Merlin - giveaways plus tips and help with using their apps
Robin Marquee R76, 77 Falkland Islands Holidays. Leaflets, wildlife info, pens and a 6th Generation Falkland Islander to answer lots of questions
Swallow Marquee S11 - Birding the Islands. Activities
Puffin Marquee P13 Sandra Vick (location might change with activity on offer)
Puffin Marquee P32 Print Making (location might change with activity on offer)
Saturday 15 July
All day Growers Row is open for their own range of activities - follow the duck trail out of the main entrance to find your way there. It is around 200 metres from our main entrance.
You can visit on all 3 days but the friendly Growers Row team have extra activities on Saturday only.
12 noon - Career Speed networking in The Nest
If you are planning for a career involving nature, pop along and chat to one of our specialist mentors. You might find your dream career!
1400 Andrews Millham brings folksongs to life with his guitar in The Nest
1445 Zeiss Stand, Falcon Marquee
ID Masterclass – anyone can join!
In addition to the ZEISS UK Young Birder Awards, the ZEISS Ambassadors will offer a guided workshop on site at the Global Birdfair on taking notes, as well as offering bird identification tips. The workshop will be free for anyone aged 18 or under and not connected to a submission!
1600 Osprey Event Stage
Zeiss Young Birder Awards
Sunday 16 July
1100 - The Nest. Hannah Bourne-Taylor reads aloud "The Bowerbird"
Collect a Bowerbird Activity sheet. Copies of the book available to buy at Wild Sounds and Books in Nightingale Marquee N48,49,50
1345 Osprey Event Stage
Rutland Osprey Ambassadors Presentation
Zeiss Young Birder Awards
The ZEISS Young Birders Awards are aimed at rewarding young nature enthusiasts & birders, encouraging them to share their skills, creating a network of young ornithologists in collaboration with our partners.
Winning Young Birders will be presented with their Awards at Global Birdfair
Enter below for your chance to win!