Twitcher Weeks – February Half Term
Saturday 11th February – Sunday 26th February.
Discover the amazing world of Twitchers (birdwatchers keen to spot rare birds) as you use your spotter trail to navigate the park and find clues to uncover a secret code.
Birdland will also welcome a highly acclaimed children’s author was a very special guest during February half term.
M.G. Leonard, author of the popular wildlife detective series The Twitchers, will be at Birdland for a signing of her books Twitch and Spark on Monday, February 20, ahead of the launch of her new book Clutch.
11:00am – Author Talk (Intro to Twitchers series and reading) – Penguin Enclosure
11:45am – Book Signing – Cabin near Flamingos
1:45pm – Author Talk (Intro to Twitchers series and reading) – Penguin Enclosure
2:45pm – Book Signing – Cabin near Flamingos
Simon Cox, general manager, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled that Maya will be with us here at the park to talk about her new book and her love of the natural world. Birdland will provide the perfect backdrop to discuss her love of wildlife and to tell us about her fantastic birdwatching detectives as featured in the books Twitch and Spark.”
M. G. Leonard’s books have been translated into more than 40 languages and one of her titles, Beetle Boy, is being developed into a TV series.
Both “Twitch” and “Spark” will be available to buy from 11th February in the Birdland shop. Those who complete the trail will be in with a chance of winning a signed copy of one of M.G. Leonard’s books each day.
