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Owl Night

An evening visit to a nest box to see who is at home, and watch these wise birds being studied by researchers working on one of the country's longest running owl survey. 

How to get there:

Owl Night starts at Kielder Castle Visitor Centre in Kielder which is part of Kielder. Kielder Village near Bellingham is the nearest town or village.

From South West via Newcastleton, the North via Hawick or the East via Bellingham

OS Grid Reference: NY 632936

For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

What's on in Kielder

February

  • 4 x 4 Safari
    Saturday 18 February 2012
    Saturday 31 March 2012
    Saturday 12 May 2012
    Saturday 26 May 2012

March

  • Introduction to Nordic Pole Walking
    Sunday 5 February 2012
    Sunday 4 March 2012
    Sunday 1 April 2012
    Monday 9 April 2012
    Sunday 15 April 2012
    Sunday 13 May 2012
    Sunday 10 June 2012
    Sunday 1 July 2012
  • Nordic Walk
    Sunday 12 February 2012
    Sunday 18 March 2012
    Monday 2 April 2012
    Tuesday 10 April 2012
    Sunday 20 May 2012
    Sunday 17 June 2012
    Sunday 8 July 2012
  • 4 x 4 Safari
    Saturday 18 February 2012
    Saturday 31 March 2012
    Saturday 12 May 2012
    Saturday 26 May 2012
  • Goshawk Walk
    Saturday 10 March 2012
    Saturday 24 March 2012

April

View all events
TAWNY OWL (Strix aluco)

Event details

Type of Event:

recreational, active, wildlife/nature and guided

Date:

Friday 18 May 2012

Time:

7pm-9pm

Age Group:

All those interested

Cost of Event:

£10 per person

Meeting Place:

Kielder Castle Visitor Centre

Clothing Required:

Warm clothing, sturdy footwear, waterproofs and a torch

Booking Required:

01434 250209

Dogs Allowed:

No

Contact

Kielder Castle
01434 250209
e-mail: kieldercastle@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

What's of interest

This event is part of a series of events called 'Wild about Kielder'. Please note this event includes minibus transport into the forest and walking routes over rough terrain. As a result, when booking please state if you have any access requirements and we will endeavour to accomodate them.