We are delighted to once again work with Birds of Poole Harbour in 2026 who understand the importance of inspiring the next generation and getting them involved in nature conservation so that they can go on to protect wildlife in the future.

That's why they’ve set up the Birds of Poole Harbour Young Birders Club for 13-18 years which will be a community of like-minded young conservationists and wildlife-lovers who can share ideas and learn. Also for those with no prior knowledge but just a curiosity. 

We are delighted to sponsor this club so they can organise and expertly run free events for the group throughout the year to get them involved and learning outdoors. Events include:

• Guided Bird ID Walks
• Bird Ringing Demos
• Wildlife Safari Cruises
• Talks from Conservationists
• Much more!

If you are between 13-18, sign up, this club is complimentary and a great way to get involved in something that could be life changing. Birds of Poole Harbour are a conservation charity who will provide you with insights into their crucial work, bird identification and ecology tips and fantastic trips exploring the wild places around Poole Harbour. No prior experience is needed. We want the project to be as inclusive and welcoming as possible, all events are free and we’ll assist with local transport too. 

To be a member, please sign up direct with Birds of Poole Harbour: 

Young Birders Club

If you are between 13-18, sign up, this club is complimentary and a great way to get involved in something that could be life changing.

Birds of Poole Harbour have so many wonderful conservation projects lined up for 2026.  Have a look at their website and sing up for these free events .  We are really proud to work with BoPB to support them so they can run these really exciting events.  

Take a look and see if you can join for this fabulous opportunity:

Hyde Estate Camera Trap Monitoring Sessions
Saturday 7th March & Thursday 28th May

Join us for two full-day workshops surveying two exciting rewilding estates in Dorset! You’ll have the chance to learn how to install and collect monitoring equipment such as trail cameras to help us understand what species are using the sites. After this, you’ll be able to become remote volunteers for us, by processing the data, and pulling out the important information. This is brilliant opportunity to learn surveying skills and looks great on a CV! 

Don't worry if you can't attend both events, just one of these will be a great experience and mean you can still be part of the project.

Book here

Have a look at what the Young Birders got up to in January:

Young Birders Winter Bird Cruise Success
Saturday 10th January 

Juvenile White-tailed Eagle (G834) photos by Young Birder Joe Scorey

They enjoyed mirror calm conditions across the harbour on the Young Birders Cruise and a star appearance from the Dorset fledged White-tailed Eagle G834 who sat out on the mudflats devouring a fish. Highlights included 500 Avocet, 400 Dunlin, 2 Marsh Harrier, 2 Pochard, 8 Black-necked Grebe, 3 Goldeneye and 8 Great Northern Diver.

They also encountered a colour-ringed Black-tailed Godwit (RGW - RNR) during the trip. Originally ringed as an adult female at Harty, The Swale, Kent, SE England on 29 Sep 2012 by Swale Wader Ringing Group, meaning this bird is at least 16 calendar years old! This bird is well travelled, breeding in Iceland, and observed across Dorset, Kent, Somerset, Devon, Hampshire, Suffolk, Essex and Wiltshire during the autumn and winter. There’s still a few seasons to go until she can think about breaking the 23 years, 3 months, 21 day longevity record for the species!