Coach trip and guided day’s birding: RSPB Frampton Marsh, Lincolnshire

Blessed with a variety of freshwater habitats, RSPB Frampton Marsh provides close views of the abundant birdlife of The Wash, one of Europe's most special places for wildlife. Avocets, redshanks, skylarks and whimbrels can all be seen in summer, with thousands of ducks gathering on the freshwater scrapes in winter.

In spring, passage and breeding waders, including a large avocet colony, can be seen on the freshwater scrapes and wet grasslands. Nesting lapwings and skylarks are very vocal on the wet grasslands. The saltmarsh is alive with colour at this time of year and it's the best time to see hunting marsh harriers.

Further details about this reserve are available on the RSPB's website.

Entry fee: RSPB Members free, charge for non-members

Facilities: visitor centre, café, toilets, hides.

Things to note:

• Coaches will depart from Stop 40B on Victoria Embankment at 8am sharp.
• Aim to be at the Embankment by 7.50am to allow time to board the coach and stow your gear.
• Bring clothes for all weathers.
• Don’t forget your binoculars (and scope if you have one)!
• Bring a packed lunch. While the café has meals and refreshments available for purchase, those who wish to bird with the group leaders should plan on eating lunch in one of the hides.
• We will leave the reserve at 4pm. The visitor centre, shop and café all close at 4pm.

All images © RSPB Images.

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a registered charity in England and Wales no. 207076 and in Scotland no. SC037654.