Bird Watching for All

Bird Watching for All is back at Hartsholme Country Park on Sunday 6 December, with the walk running from 10:30 to 12:30. It's led by members of the Lincoln Local RSPB group, who'll take you out across the park to spot the different bird species that call the place home throughout the year. If you've spent time around Hartsholme, you've probably noticed the birds, but having someone who actually knows what they're looking at makes a difference when you're trying to tell one brown songbird from another.

The whole point is to get out and see what's around. The RSPB members lead the way, so you don't need to bring your own binoculars or a field guide to get something out of it — they'll be pointing out the birds and talking you through what you're seeing as you go. It's a guided walk, not a lecture, so you'll be on your feet and moving through the park rather than sitting in a room.

It's open to everyone, and if you're bringing children, they'll need to be accompanied by an adult. That's about it for the requirements: just turn up and follow along. The walk starts and ends at the same spot, so it's a straightforward morning out without any complicated logistics.

On the practical side, the walk is free, and you'll meet the group outside the Visitor Centre at Hartsholme Country Park, 377 Skellingthorpe Rd, Lincoln LN6 0EY. It runs from 10:30 to 12:30 on Sunday 6 December.