Birdwatching
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Whether you’re a first-time twitcher or experienced birder – Ramsgate is a birdwatching paradise.
Our coastal and wetland sites attract an incredible array of bird species – from the kingfishers who shelter in our harbour, to the waders and wildfowl that make our local nature reserve their home.
Bring your binoculars to explore these habitats solo or enjoy a guided bird walk with one of our local experts.
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Spot elegant waders from curlews to black tailed godwits, avocets and golden plovers at this internationally important wetland haven for birds.
Bird hides are available for your enjoyment, along with toilets, car park and a café.
Open: All year round – car park closes at dusk.
Or take a tour with wildlife expert Keith Ross, who can spot more birds overhead – from peregrines and kestrels, to cuckoos and woodpeckers.
Where else would a kingfisher spend the winter but in a royal harbour? Our local expert will help you spot these majestic birds amid the splendour of our boats.
Open: September to March – get in touch for availability.
Email: keithross1@hotmail.com
Spot kestrels, buzzards, jackdaws and turtle doves at this reclaimed quarry that has become a unique environment for hundreds of flora and fauna species that thrive in chalk-based habitats.
Open: All year round on weekends, and some days through the week – check timetable for exact hours.
Telephone: 01843 822666
Photo credits: Mike Goldwater / Visit Ramsgate, Keith Ross, Monkton Nature Reserve
