Grey Seals resting on the shore. Photo: Roy Waller (Alamy Stock Photo)
Seal Spotting Wildlife Walk, RSPB South Stack
Grey Seals rest on rocky shorelines, while out at sea dolphins and porpoises roll through the waves. Walk the coastline to see – and hear – some of our treasured seabirds, including Choughs and Fulmars, as well as Rock Pipits, Skylarks and more. On 20 and 27 September, look for seals on the Coastal Wildlife Walk (10.30am–12.30pm, £12 for members and £15 for non-members) or simply visit and enjoy the spectacle from the café’s ground-to-ceiling windows.
Learn how to identify Grey Seals before your trip to South Stack. Video: The RSPB
Try out some of our equipment at our demo weekends. Photo: Gary Walsh (rspb-images.com)
Demo weekend, various RSPB nature reserves
The RSPB’s shops are based in some of the best birdwatching locations around the country, so what better place to try out the latest optics? Pay a visit to get expert advice on which binoculars or telescope will suit you best, as well as the unique opportunity to ‘try before you buy’ by observing wildlife in its natural habitat. You’re sure to find something useful, no matter your budget. “The best thing about helping visitors choose the right binoculars for them is hearing what they have seen,” says Kirstie Last, Retail Manager at RSPB Minsmere. Demo weekend is 11–12 October at selected shops. Loyalty card holders get double points.
Titchwell Marsh’s Big Weekend
Head to RSPB Titchwell Marsh in Norfolk on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October for a weekend of conservation talks, nature walks & birding fun at one of North Norfolk’s most iconic nature reserves. Hear talks by Charlie Bingham, author of The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds, Oli Steadman from indie folk band Stornoway, soundscape artists Alice Boyd and Sophie Marritt plus the RSPB Titchwell and Snettisham Team. Join us for a real celebration of the wild and wonderful.
Merlyn Driver: Live at the RSPB
Experience an intimate evening of live music with Merlyn Driver, a nature-inspired musician whose genre-blending sound draws from folk traditions and diverse global influences.
In celebration of his forthcoming album, It Was Also Sometimes Daylight (out October 2025), Merlyn is touring some of the UK’s most beautiful landscapes—from the southern coast to the Scottish Highlands—including a special series of performances at RSPB nature reserves.
List of participating RSPB nature reserves
20 September RSPB Dungeness
26 September RSPB Minsmere
27 September RSPB Sandwell Valley
30 September RSPB Conwy
1 October RSPB South Stack
2 October RSPB Leighton Moss
8 October RSPB Loch Garten
Visit a nature reserve
Whether you want to write poetry inspired by nature, enjoy a walk with an expert guide, or go pond-dipping with the family, RSPB nature reserves have something on offer for everyone. Covering the length and breadth of the country, the RSPB’s nature reserves are a great place to visit all year round and make some memories.
Lowland heath, RSPB Arne nature reserve. Photo: Rosie Dutton (rspb-images.com)
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