Join us for a ride through two beautiful nature reserves, Seaton Marshes and Colyford Common, next to the glorious River Axe estuary, which plays host to an ever-changing selection of birds through the seasons. Seaton Tramway's Bird Watching Trips give you exclusive access to remote parts of the valley; you are likely to see between 30 and 50 different species of bird during your 2-hour trip.

Some people like to make lists of birds seen and most seem happy if some of the favourites, like kingfishers, little egrets or birds of prey are seen. You can always expect a range of waders, ducks and gulls. Autumn can bring a passing osprey or wood sandpiper and numbers build up in winter as wigeon, teal, lapwing and black tailed godwits arrive. The evocative calls of curlew, redshank, wigeon and teal add another dimension and as spring arrives warblers add their songs and shelduck carry out their courtship displays.

DON'T MISS OUT on a chance to find out which bird you are looking at and view the Axe Estuary Wetlands.

The trips will be led by local experts who know the estuary well, answer your questions and help you to complete a checklist of birds for you to take away.

* Ian Waite is a local bird watcher who leads trips for various groups and also provides commentary on Birdwatching Cruises on the River Exe. He is a volunteer warden on the Wetlands and committee member of Axe Vale & District Conservation Society.

* Donald Campbell, is a life time bird watcher, is President of the Axe Vale & District Conservation Society and author of The Encyclopaedia of British Birds. He is a volunteer warden on the Wetlands and a Trustee of Natural Seaton.

Space is strictly limited to 20 persons per trip and therefore early booking is essential. Please see our Event Diarys section for Bird Watching dates. You can book securely online by filling in the form below.

The trips will not run unless a minimum of 12 people have pre-booked places at least 4 days in advance. If you are booked on to a trip that has to be cancelled, we shall contact you to offer a place on an alternative date. The cost is £14.95 per person payable in advance. If you cancel or alter a firm booking, a £1 per ticket administration fee will be charged. Although we shall make every effort to operate as advertised, Seaton Tramway reserves the right to alter, curtail or cancel services without notice and shall not be liable for any loss or delay, however caused. In the event of complete cancellation, full refunds will be available. Please ensure that you arrive at Seaton Station in time for a prompt departure. No refunds will be given if you miss the tram. Except in the case of persistent poor weather, we use open top trams in order to give you the best view. You are strongly advised to bring warm, waterproof clothing as the trams are particularly exposed to the elements alongside the river.