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Hengistbury Head Bournemouth (RSPB Events)

Bournemouth

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Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth, Dorset BH6 4EN

20+

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Hengistbury Head Bournemouth (RSPB Events)

Bournemouth


Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth, Dorset BH6 4EN

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20+


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About

Over 300 bird species have been recorded in the area, making Hengistbury Head an important migratory point. The Balearic shearwater, considered critically endangered with extinction by the IUCN and seldom sighted in the UK, has been seen in the area. Other rare birds spotted here include the purple heron, the pink-footed goose, the European honey buzzard and the melodious warbler. The fields and reserved areas near the car park provide an ideal spot to watch and listen to a significant population of skylarks during the summer months. In 1989 a project commenced to re-introduce the country's rarest amphibian, the natterjack toad, to Hengistbury Head. The natterjack was last recorded on the headland in the 1950s before its extinction, probably as the result of a lack of suitable ponds. The project has been a great success and today there are thriving populations at various locations. The ideal time to witness their mating rituals is in May as dusk approaches, when the distinctive call of the natterjack can be heard for miles around. RSPB events are held in this area throughout the year - please click the link below to see what's going on: http://www.rspb.org.uk/discoverandenjoynature/seenature/events/

Venue Contact Details and Info

Venue Name

Hengistbury Head Bournemouth (RSPB Events)

Phone

01202 420909

Venue Short Url

www.skiddle.com/venues/68344

Address

Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth, Dorset BH6 4EN

Postcode

BH6 4EN

Town

Bournemouth

Capacity

20+

Type of venue

Other