Spring Migration Birdwatching Cruise

Coastal Vibes Cruises is running a Spring Migration Birdwatching Cruise from Weymouth Harbour on Saturday 24 April, starting at 9:30am. It's led by local birdwatcher Paul Harris, who'll be on board the Coastal Vibes giving live commentary to help you identify what you're seeing and spot wildlife along the way.

The route works its way around Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour rather than heading out along the Jurassic Coast towards Durdle Door — a choice made to keep the boat in the best spots for birdwatching during the spring migration. If the luck of the morning holds, the list of what you might see is long: Fulmar, Manx Shearwater, Gannet, Cormorant, Little Egret, Grey Heron, White-tailed Eagle, Osprey, Peregrine Falcon, Oystercatcher, Whimbrel, Bar-tailed Godwit, Arctic Skua, Great Black-backed Gull, Kittiwake, Sandwich Tern, Common Tern, Rock Pipit, Wheatear, Raven, Swift, Swallow, House Martin and Sand Martin. It's a broad mix of seabirds, waders, and raptors, so you don't need to be an expert to get something out of it.

There's a fully licensed bar and a breakfast menu on board, so you can grab a drink and something to eat while you watch. It's a morning out on the water rather than a hike, which makes it an easy one to bring the family along for.

Tickets are £20 for adults and £10 for children under 12, with a family ticket for two adults and two under-12s at £54. Infants under two are £5, and those prices don't include the booking fee. The cruise departs from Weymouth Harbour, Dorset, DT4 8ED, at 9:30am.