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Handsome herons at St Albans
Every Wednesday to Sunday from 15 February to 15 April 2012
- Binoculars and telescopes for hire
- Staff on hand to help
- Refreshments available
- Toilets
It's always the quiet ones like me that you have to look out for.
I'll be hopping, skipping, flapping and snapping. Add some blood-curdling cries and throw in some wild plumage, and you begin to get a picture of my courtship dance.
For most of the year, I hunt alone, stealthy and patient.
But this is forgotten when it's time to breed and lots of us get together and build nests in the treetops, one metre across, right here in the centre of St Albans.
Come along to see us hunt, choose our mates and raise our chicks: you'll have front row seats because the RSPB will be on hand with telescopes and binoculars to get you right into the drama.
When can you see us?
Meet friendly staff and volunteers at the viewpoint by the lake in Verulamium Park, every Wednesday-Sunday, 10am - 4pm.
How to find us
By car
Follow the A414 north orbital road to the south of St Albans until the roundabout signposted the A405 to Watford. At this roundabout turn right on to the A5183 (Watling Street). Follow this road up the hill. Turn right onto St Stephens Hill past the school on the left. Turn left in to Westminster Lodge to find a large car park. The viewpoint will be clearly signposted from here.
By train
St Albans Abbey train station can be found directly opposite the Westminster Lodge car park. Follow signs from St Stephens Hill.
What should I bring?
Nothing special, but we're outside so make sure you dress for the weather.
Still got some questions?
Telephone: Stephanie Morren on 01767 680541
E-mail: stephanie.morren@rspb.org.uk