Europe’s top birding sites - talk and book signing
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Author and birdwatcher Dominic Couzens picks his top ten European birdwatching hotspots. Many of these are wetlands - some freshwater, and some marine. Dominic is an experienced bird watching field trip leader and has written over 20 books so his talk is packed with fascinating facts and information - and you'll leave feeling inspired to go out and explore some of these lesser known birdwatching sites. Dominic Couzens is a natural history and birding writer, with more than 20 book titles to his name. He is also a regular birdwatching field trip leader since 1988, organising and leading birding trips in the UK.
Free with admission to the Centre. Start time: 2pm
WWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes, London London SW13 9WT
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Website: www.wwt.org.uk/visit-us/london/things-to-see-and-do/events-calendar/2012/02/04/europes-top-bi
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