Welcome to Stubbington u3a Bird Watching and Nature Group.
(A very friendly and welcoming group)

We meet at the Tichfield Haven Reservation, Hillhead at the reception area on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.
The meeting on the second Thursday of the month will be in the afternoon starting at 12.30 pm.
The meeting on the fourth Thursday of the month will be in the morning starting at 9.30 am.

Some of the group eat a packed lunch there so arrive a little earlier for the afternoon meeting or stay longer after the morning meeting.

There is time for a catch up chat before we go into the reservation.

After discussion the group will decide what bird hides we will be using to spend the afternoon in. Individuals tend to choose what hides they prefer. If you are new to bird watching, there is always a member of the group who can help you identify the birds seen.
Binoculars are an advantage. The Visitors’ Centre do have some for loan.

The admission charge is normally £5.50 if over 60 years of age and £6.50 if under. Members of the Haven can sign you in as a guest at a reduced rate. The car parks do have a charge but parking along Cliff Road or in Knightsbank Road is currently free.
We normally spend 2 to 3 hours on the reservation but members leave as suits them. Occasionally  back to the cafe for a cuppa.

We are very privileged to have the Titchfield Reservation and Meon Shore in our area as it is one of the South’s most prolific areas for sea birds, waders and wildfowl with many rare bird sightings. Glossy Ibis, Spoonbills, Eider Duck and Ringed Plover have been visiting on the reservation and Meon Shore.

As a group we do venture further afield through the year. Blashford Lakes is a regular as are the Wildgrounds in the Alver Valley. Other examples of places visited are Salisbury Plain to see the Great Bustards, Warblington Church area to listen to birdsong, the Wetland Centre in Arundel, Chichester Harbour on a boat trip and Old Winchester Hill.

Please come and join us.