It’s fair to say autumn is in full swing – and who doesn’t love a gourd activity to take in the fresh weather and changing scenery?
Birdwatching is one of this year’s biggest trends for its mental and physical perks – and now is the perfect time to partake as so many birds are underway with autumn migration. With 16 species of North American birds – who almost never visit our shores – recently landing in the UK, birdwatching is hotter than ever.
Why not try something new? We’ve all visited pumpkin patches, and had the obligatory trip to the garden centre before. Birding is tipped to be the autumnal activity of choice this year – in fact, RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) report that more than three million people in the UK now partake in the activity. With studies finding that seeing or hearing birds improves people’s wellbeing, and the hobby is taking off with people of all ages.
To help chirp in on the fun, select voco hotels — part of IHG Hotels & Resorts — are offering a “Find Your Flock” package for birdwatching, which includes binoculars (for kids + adults!) and birdseed available for guests to use.
Host to iconic architecture and an award-winning spa, voco St David’s Cardiff is your waterfront home away from home. The Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve is a mere 5 minutes away from the property – perfect for any early morning birdwatchers keen for a lie in.
A number of bird species including Reed Bunting, Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, use this habitat in which to build nests.
And if all of this weren’t reason enough to get involved in birdwatching, the package – available through 5th November – also includes “early bird” check-in and complimentary breakfast for guests. You can find more exciting information about that and check availability here.
