Call of the Marsh
On the saltmarshes of the Ribble Estuary in Lancashire, wildfowlers have spent generations caring for Britain’s precious coastal habitat. Call of the Marsh tells their story.
Lindisfarne NNR wildfowling permit scheme
2026/2027 Season
Lindisfarne Wildfowling Permit application
Important notice
- Please check permit costs for the 2026/27 season (see application form).
- Payment methods accepted: Cheque / BACS / over-the-phone card payment (see application for more information).
- First time permit takers are required to attend an online wildfowling induction and must meet with the Lindisfarne wildfowling warden prior to visiting the NNR for the first time. Both the induction and meeting with the warden will be organised with you once your permit has been processed.
- Permits will be accepted from 1 August 2026 but will not be issued until the week commencing 10 August 2026.
- Maps and further information are supplied in the permit packs.
- Permits applications to be sent to:
- Lindisfarne Wildfowling Warden, Lindisfarne NNR Office, Beal Station, Beal, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, TD15 2PB.
- or email to Shaun McWilliams (Lindisfarne wildfowling warden) at shaun.mcwilliams@basc.org.uk
Bag Returns
Lindisfarne wildfowling bag returns must be completed and returned by Sunday 7 March 2027.
Send to Lindisfarne Wildfowling Warden, Lindisfarne NNR Office, Beal Station, Beal, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, TD15 2PB or to Shaun McWilliams (Lindisfarne wildfowling warden) at shaun.mcwilliams@basc.org.uk
Failure to do so may result in a ban.
For further information, please email: wildfowling@basc.org.uk
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