Bird Aware Solent
We raise awareness of the birds that spend time on our Solent coastline and encourage everyone to share our shores with wildlife.
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Meet the Birds
Find out about the 125,000 ducks, geese and wading birds which fly here every winter from as far as the Arctic.
The Coastal Code
Help us protect the birds around the Solent by sharing our shores. Follow four simple steps to protect the wildlife which makes our area special.
Events, walks and talks
Find details of upcoming Bird Aware Solent events where you can meet our rangers and discover more about the wildlife seen around our coast.
About us
Bird Aware Solent raises awareness of the ducks, geese and wading birds that spend the winter on our special coastline. Find out about our partners, our strategy and our team.
Coast and Country Canines
Bird Aware Solent’s Coast and Country Canines initiative is all about like-minded dog owners choosing to walk in a safer, more enjoyable and wildlife aware way.
Blog
Keep up to date with information, news and views from the Bird Aware Solent team.
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Are you taking part in this weekend's #BigGardenBirdwatch? Last year the modest house sparrow topped the RSPB's annual chart, despite being on the red list for conservation concern. Find out more in our latest blog: https://bit.ly/3WJvKcU
If you're an art enthusiast, join us on February 17th for a walk around beautiful Fishbourne, followed by a creative session where you can use what you have seen to inspire your own work of art 🎨 Follow the link to find out more and book your place: https://bit.ly/406rM0V
It's a big hello to Claude today, a 9 yr-old wire fox terrier schnauzer mix. Ranger Jo was impressed last week by the care he and his owner showed by looking out for birds and giving them lots of space. Find out more about wildlife-friendly dog walking: https://bit.ly/3DezTPk
This cheeky fellow looks very pleased with itself, having snaffled up a tasty crab for its supper 🦀 Ranger Charlotte spotted this oystercatcher in the beautiful winter sunshine on the Isle of Wight 🌞❄️ Find out more about oystercatcher: https://bit.ly/3p4ie6g
