As you venture along the route, don't forget to look up into the
trees to find the hidden birds that the rangers positioned. Don't
forget to bring a pencil so you match the name of the bird to the
clues on your trail sheet.
You can collect your trail leaflet from the Ninesprings Café
between 9am and 3pm. Each sheet costs £1 so please drop your money
into the box provided upon collection. No change will be available
so be sure to bring the correct amount!
The trail will start at 9am and finish at 3pm on Sundays and
weekdays. On Saturday 16th February and Saturday
23rd February the trail will be up and running from 11am
to 3pm to accommodate Park Run.
Above: Can you spot the Mandarin duck at the Ninesprings
Bird Trail this half term?
Countryside Ranger Kristy Davies said, "Ninesprings is the
perfect place for bird spotting, the mix of woodlands, meadows and
ponds allows for a great diversity of birdlife. We hope by
illustrating some of the more frequently seen birds for our younger
visitors, we might just be inspiring the next generation of
wildlife enthusiasts. You never know you may see some of the birds
in real life if you keep your eyes peeled!"
"Councllor Sylvia Seal, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture
at South Somerset District Council, added: "Yeovil Country Park is
the ideal place to get out into the countryside this half term and
enjoy the offerings the park has. The Bird Trail that has been
organised by the Rangers will keep all the family busy and you can
also pop into the café once you have finished".
Once you have completed the trail and have filled in all of the
bird names, return to the café to check your answers where you
could enjoy a hot drink to warm you up!
Delicious hot drink specials will be available from Ninesprings
Café on weekends and weekdays including Raspberry Hot Chocolate (a
heart-warming hot chocolate with raspberry syrup topped with
whipped cream and raspberry sauce) and Cupid's Cappuccino
(cappuccino with a blend of almond and cherry syrup).
