1^st January 2010 update

2010 Bird and Wildlife Courses

in Gwent and Glamorgan

Birds of Coast, Estuary and Sea at Newport.

Starts Monday 18^th January 2010

This course is now FULL.

Birds of Gardens Woods and Fields at Newport.

Starts Sunday 17^th January 2010

A course for many: whether complete novice or wanting to improve skills and identify even more birds for yourself. The course aims to provide the fundamental knowledge underlying a good identification whilst getting to practise new found skills in a friendly like minded group. Five Sundays at Newport Wetlands Reserve Centre (Lakeside Suite) between 1pm and 3pm, every TWO weeks, starting 17^th January. That is: Jan 31^st, Feb 14^th and 28^th as well as March 14^th.

There will also be 5 field trips at various locations across South Gwent, on: Jan 31^st, Feb 14^th & 28^th, March 14^th and one in April to be agreed with the group members at the start of the course.

Numbers are limited to just 14, so please check places are available with admin staff at Cardiff Centre for Life Long Learning ( Tel: 029 20 870000 ) before sending in your completed enrolment form. Please also send me (Ian Smith) an email to let me know that you have sent your enrollment form off and I will send you more information.

Introduction to Birdwatching and Bird Song

26^th to 28^th March 2010

A gentle introduction to our resident bird species and their confusing (?) songs. Aimed at beginners or those wanting to get back up to speed with the resident species just before the confusion of yet more species flying in from Africa !

Wildlife and Landscapes of the Gower

21^st to 24^th May 2010

The Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is home to some fascinating wildlife and plants, amongst the cliffs, bays, and heathland commons that the area is well known for. Easy strolls will lead us to discover more.

Introduction to Dragonflies, Butterflies and Moths

2^nd to 4^th July 2010

An introductory course about these amazing insect groups, in this region noted for its wildlife hotspots and high species diversity.

Landscapes and Wildlife of Central South Wales

1^st to 6^th August 2010

If you enjoy visiting or easy strolling through dramatic landscapes in arguably the most diverse region of the UK, whilst learning about their origin and natural history, then this course is for you.

Coastal Birdwatching with Wader & Gull Identification

22^nd to 24^th October 2010

Discover the large diversity of birds at varied coastal sites and learn how to separate the species in those confusing bird groups of Waders and Gulls.