The Somme tourist board

The Bird and Nature Festival is held every year in April, a period which is favourable for observing birds in the Bay of Somme.

It is an event for the general public offering activities for the whole family over a period of 9 days :

• Children’s workshops,

• Lectures,
• Exhibitions of animal art or photos,
• Photography and watercolour painting courses,
• Shows…

• Guided nature rambles,
• Screenings of ornithological, animal-related and environmental documentaries,

The Bird and Nature Festival is the event offering the widest range of guided nature rambles over a 9-day period in France (over 200 rambles on foot, horseback, bicycle, in kayaks, etc.).

2 international competitions (a film competition and a photo competition) which are open both to professionals and amateurs, are held as part of the event.

In 2010, it's the 20th edition !