Bird Fair

[kshotton45]

I've just searched for posts about the Birdfair in August. There are only posts from last year. I've never been and am interested in going this year. Any comments, is is a good fair. From last years posts it looks as if any heavy rain will make parking a disaster !
Here's the web site for it.

Birdfair - British Birdwatching Fair

Keith.

[Fourwings]

The bird fair is an excellent day out, its packed with 100's of fantastic stalls that will part you from your "hard earned"
If you have an interest in Wildlife it is not to be missed.

The car parks can get a bit dodgey but with well over a month to go its got every chance of drying out yet.

[John]

I have helped represent Birdforum there since 2003 (they haven't got a marquee this year) and I can concur regarding the car parks if it rains. There have been times when the car parks have been closed because they have become waterlogged.

The actual fair can be a brilliant time as there is everything there on show. There are also some excellent demonstrations and talks and a wealth of experts covering almost anything.

It is well worth going but if you can afford it go for at least two of the three days. That way you can pace yourself better and give more time to what's on show.

John

[GME]

Wow, just checked out the link - it looks like it could be well worth the trip. Thanks for the heads up

[Kymba]

Thanks for the Link. I May try and get to it. Sounds like a great couple of days

[eeyore]

if any of you aspiring wildlife photographers go make sure you dont miss the talks by andy rouse on the paramo stand I've seen him talk before and it is very good -he is only going to be fair friday and saturday tho. full details and times and stuff are on his website

[kshotton45]

eeyore, I'm considering going on Friday and Saturday. Will there enough going on, to occupy us for two days ?

Keith.

[eeyore]

Originally Posted by kshotton45

eeyore, I'm considering going on Friday and Saturday. Will there enough going on, to occupy us for two days ?

Keith.

i would say so -and if you do get bored you can always go look at the birds at the reserve instead

[colinaj]

I go very two years but not when it is raining, it's like Glastobury!

I was once responsible for a mini twitch after finding a family of young Bullfinches being fed by the adults alongside the path from the car park.

It is a brilliant place to meet fellow birders, dudes and Robinstrokers, a- not to be missed event