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Wader Week at Montrose Basin

Montrose
10 Aug - 16 Aug, 2026

About This Event

At Montrose Basin, we’re running Wader Week 10th-16th August!

The summer holidays may be coming to a close, but there’s still lots to look forward to, like the many thousands of wading birds returning to the Basin after breeding season.

What’s on?

  • Help us count wading birds from the visitor centre every day
  • Wader ID Treasure Hunt on every day in the visitor centre
  • Wed 12 August, 1:30pm: Ask A Ranger at the Wigeon Hide
  • Thur 13 August, 1:30pm: Ask A Ranger at the Goose Hide
  • Thur 13 August: Our old greenshank’s 16th ringing anniversary! This will make it the oldest ringed UK resident greenshank.
  • Sun 16 August, 9:30am: join us as we wade out onto the Basin ourselves for Journey to the Centre of the Mud! Booking required.

Find out more.

Event Venue Information:

Venue:

Montrose Basin Visitor Centre

Address:

Scottish Wildlife Trust, Montrose Basin Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve, Montrose, UK

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