Birdwatching in BSL

The Scottish Seabird Centre are delighted to partner with British Sign Language interpreter Sula Brookes to provide a free visit for those in the deaf community. Agenda: Introduction to birdwatching presentation in the Scottish Seabird Centre (beginner friendly) See photos, videos, and learn how to identify coastal birds Go to the beach with binoculars to see what birds we can find Lunch (not provided, though there is a cafe in the Centre and an indoor space for packed-lunches) Visit the Discovery Experience and explore the exhibits, games and interactive live cameras of the nearby islands Supported throughout by Sula and the Scottish Seabird Centre team Important information: The session is open to any BSL user aged 8+ The session will be delivered in English and interpreted in British Sign Language by Sula Brookes This event is free Children must be accompanied by an adult The outdoor section will involve a short walk along the shore close to the Scottish Seabird Centre, so please dress appropriately e.g. extra layers and shoes with good grip. This walk may be on sand, or uneven ground (see accessibility section below for more details). Please book a space for each person planning to attend and let us know if anyone can no longer make it Sula and a member of the Scottish Seabird Centre team will meet attendees outside the main entrance to the Centre from 10.20am Accessibility: The Scottish Seabird Centre is fully accessible for wheelchair users. The outdoor route may include some steps, gentle slopes, soft/uneven sand, rocky ground, and slippery surfaces. We will always try to adjust the pace and the route to make sure that everyone is comfortable, or we can put you in touch with North Berwick Beach Wheelchairs to arrange a beach wheelchair if necessary. Please let us know in advance if you have questions or concerns. If you want to know more, email charlottef@seabird.org. Thanks to funding from The Cruden Foundation for making this a possibility.