AMATEUR ornithologists have a chance to do some bird watching at the Cotswold Water Park this month.

On the weekends of January 15 to 16 and January 22 to 23, visitors to the park will have a chance to view some of the most spectacular ducks, which visit the park during the winter months such as the smew, wigeon, shoveler, pintail and gadwall.

From 9am to 3pm each day, the private hides on the Lower Mill Estate in the Cotswold Water Park will be open to the public, with experienced staff on hand to answer any queries. Admission is free with donations welcome.

For more information call Jill Bewley or Gareth Harris on 01285 861459, or email at events@waterpark.org