Exclusive event: Book Launch & Birding Boat, Poole Harbour

The Sound Approach to birding (second edition) book launch with Mark Constantine, Killian Mullarney & Magnus Robb hosted by Megan McCubbin The Sound Approach team invite you to attend the launch of The Sound Approach to birding (second edition). This exciting event encompasses a 3-hour boat trip around Poole Harbour looking for the birds that make the area famous, followed in the evening by a fascinating interview hosted by Wildlife Presenter Megan McCubbin and team members including Sound Approach and LUSH co-founder Mark Constantine, illustrator and bird identification expert Killian Mullarney and bird sound expert Magnus Robb. Key information Friday 17th July 2026 14:30 to 21:00 (three-hour boat trip, break, evening event) Cost: £45/person (Price includes three-hour boat trip, In Conversation evening event and refreshments. Dinner not included.) Meet at Poole Quay at 14:15 with Greenslade Pleasure Boats (orange-and-white kiosk) opposite the Lord Nelson pub. Please make your way to the evening book launch by 19:00, taking place in The View Meeting Room, Dolphin Quays, Poole Quay BH15 1HU. Sound Approach Poole Harbour Cruise 14:30–17:30 The event kicks off with a three-hour trip around Poole Harbour exploring this rich landscape and hearing about stories and (mis)adventure from the team. Learn about the history of The Sound Approach, their inspiration and tips on how and why we should listen to bird sound, all whilst on the lookout for Ospreys, White-tailed Eagles, passage waders, terns and other raptors. Dinner break 17:30–19:00 (not included within price) Guests can grab some food from one of the many eateries on Poole Quay or in the town. Wildlife presenter Megan McCubbin in conversation with The Sound Approach celebrating their latest book 19:00–21:00 Part two will see wildlife conservationist, campaigner and TV presenter Megan McCubbin interview The Sound Approach team about the creation of their new title which comes exactly 20 years after the launch of their award-winning original release. Mark, Killian and Magnus will present new concepts and discoveries from the book including why you should listen to both male and female birds that bit harder. Additional Information Boat trip will depart promptly from Poole Quay at 14:30 and return at 17:30. Boarding will be with Greenslade Pleasure Boats (orange-and-white kiosk) opposite the Lord Nelson pub; please arrive by 14:15. The Sound Approach to Birding (second edition) book launch will be hosted at the Dolphin Quays, Poole Quay, BH15 1HU, Meeting Room entry (W3W: ///pretty.asking.lend). Guest arrival from 19:00 to grab a drink, then listen to the conversation from 19:30, with questions and book signing opportunities at the end. Nearest public car park is Quay Visitors multi-storey car park, Old Orchard, BH15 1SB (please note there is a height limit). Toilet facilities, undercover seating and light refreshments are available onboard the boat. We will use a digital guest-list when boarding, so you don't need to print your confirmation of purchase. Dogs are not permitted, with the exception of assistance and guide dogs. Important information about accessibility: Please note that, due to the size of the boarding ramp and steps to access the lower deck of the boat, there are unfortunately some limitations for wheelchair users on our boat trips. Please read Greenslade Pleasure Boats full access statement before booking if you, or one of your party, are a wheelchair user. Dinner is not included within the event ticket price.