Chichester Harbour Events - October
Sat 6 Oct Bird Watching by Solar Boat ONLY 8 TICKETS LEFT
11am / 1.5 hours
A gentle trip by solar powered boat to enjoy the harbour and look out for and identify the birds found in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Dress warmly, bring binoculars.
Departs from Itchenor PO20 7AW. Fee: £8.50. Book on 01243 513275.
Sun 7 Oct Chidham Shoreline Walk
10:30am / 2.5 hours
A 5 mile (8km) walk of the Chidham peninsula shoreline taking in three splendid views: Nutbourne Bay, the main harbour channel, and Bosham. The paths may be muddy and some are well worn. Bring a snack for a short break.
Fee: £3 on the day.
Meet: Cobnor Amenity Car Park. Take Chidham Lane to its southerly point and the entrance to the car park is at the point where the road turns to the right.
A minibus will be available from Chichester Railway Station, south side, suggested donation of £2 towards fuel costs on the day. BOOKING ESSENTIAL ON 01243 513275 for the minibus no later than 24 hours before the event.
Tue 9 Oct Monitoring Colour-Ringed Harbour Birds
7:30pm / 1 hour
We all know that many birds are fitted with little metal rings for identification. There are also harbour birds fitted with bright coloured leg bands that can be seen when bird watching with binoculars. This is a special opportunity to meet with one of the key experts, Pete Potts of the Farlington Ringing Group, who is involved in local bird
ringing projects. We will learn what the projects are all about and how the rings help us find out more about these birds.
Fee: £6 BOOKING ESSENTIAL ON 01243 513275.
Meet: The Stables Meeting Room, Eames Farm, Thorney Road, Thorney Island PO10 8DE. Free parking.
Sun 14 Oct Solar Heritage boat trip: Harbour Discovery
3pm / 1.5 hours
Departure from Itchenor for a 1½ hour boat trip. Onboard there will be a general commentary about Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Tickets: £7.50 adults, £3.50 children up to 16 years old. Book in advance on 01243 513275.
Sat 20 Oct Solar Heritage boat trip: Harbour Discovery
3pm / 1.5 hours
Departure from Itchenor for a 1½ hour boat trip. Onboard there will be a general commentary about Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Tickets: £7.50 adults, £3.50 children up to 16 years old. Book in advance on 01243 513275.
Fri 26 Oct High Tide Roosts North Common and Gutner Point
10am / 3 hours
Meet up at North Common for transfer to Gutner Point, restricted access nature reserve to view the high tide roost and return to North Common for a stroll to look for migrant birds. Bring binoculars. No dogs. With Pete Potts, Senior Hampshire Ranger. Refreshments available at Northney Farm Café afterwards.
Fee: £4, BOOKING ESSENTIAL ON 01243 513275.
Meet: Small car park with height barrier to North Common, Northney, Hayling Island.
Sun 28 Oct Solar Heritage boat trip: Harbour Discovery
11am / 1.5 hours
Departure from Itchenor for a 1½ hour boat trip. Onboard there will be a general commentary about Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Tickets: £7.50 adults, £3.50 children up to 16 years old. Book in advance on 01243 513275.
Wed 31 Oct Little Cockles: Woodland Discovery Walk
11am / 1.5 hours
Take one of the harbour cuddly toys on a woodland walk of discovery and enjoy a picnic before visiting the shoreline for a paddle. Bring a small bucket, picnic and wellies.
Fee: £2 on the day.
Meet: Chichester Marina PO20 7EJ. Free visitors' car park on the right.