34 recommended locations.Please contact us for further suggestions.
The historic home of renowned naturalist Sir John Lister-Kaye, the House of Aigas and Field Centre has arguably become one of the finest nature and conservation centres in the British Isles and a premier location to truly experience the wildlife and stunning landscapes of the Scottish Highlands.
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Where: Scottish Highlands
Ideal for viewing: pine marten, red deer, crested tit, goldcrest, golden eagle
Excellent for: Birdwatching, Wildlife festivals, Wildlife photography, Photography tours With Nick Garbutt
Brownsea Island is situated in the middle of Poole Harbour in Dorset, offering dramatic views of the Purbeck Hills and providing a safe haven for a wealth of British wildlife. Permanent mammal residents include red squirrels, sika deer and a variety of bat species and birdlife.
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Where: Dorset
Ideal for viewing: red squirrel, sika deer, Eurasian spoonbill, Sandwich tern, osprey
Excellent for: Birdwatching,
More than double the size of the Lake District, Cairngorms National Park is the largest protected area in the United Kingdom. The Cairngorms covers a substantial swathe of the Scottish Highlands, encompassing a range of habitats and a home to a wide array of wildlife including the captivating red squirrel.
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Where: The Scottish Highlands
Ideal for viewing: red squirrel, Scottish wildcat, golden eagle, pine marten, crested tit
Dartmoor National Park is one of the last great wildernesses in England, with an inspiring landscape of heather-clad moors and rugged tors. Radiating out from the moor are deep valleys, cloaked in oak woodland, with historic enclosed meadows in their lower reaches and a wealth of wildlife.
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Where: Southwest England
Ideal for viewing: small pearl-bordered fritillary, ring ouzel, stonechat, blue ground beetle, marsh fritillary
Famed for its limestone arches and as the home of author and poet Thomas Hardy, Dorset also supports some great wildlife. With a staggering range of habitats from marine seagrass to heaths and reedbeds, it’s little surprise that the county is regarded as one of the most biodiverse in the United Kingdom.
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Where: South-west England
Ideal for viewing: Dartford warbler, European nightjar, osprey, sand lizard, red squirrel
Excellent for: Birdwatching,
East Devon is a beautiful and less well-known corner of the south-west with many picturesque rural villages, large areas of heathland, tranquil rivers and the Jurassic coastline. The area has lots to offer from fossil hunting along the coast to walks along river valleys such as the Otter, Axe and Exe.
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Where: South-west England
Ideal for viewing: Eurasian beaver, Dartford warbler, dipper, avocet, European nightjar
Excellent for: Birdwatching,
Situated to the west of Rhayader, the Elan Valley is one of the most remote locations in the British Isles. Sometimes referred to as the 'Welsh Lake District', the valley is renowned for its lakes, rugged mountains, stunning night skies and pristine habitat which is home to a variety of wildlife.
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Where: Mid Wales
Ideal for viewing: whinchat, curlew, red kite, red fox, wheatear
Excellent for: Birdwatching, Wildlife photography
Situated in the south west of Britain, Exmoor National Park is home to a fantastic array of wildlife and many diverse habitats. Well-known for the native British ponies that roam its moorland, and red deer in its woodland, the park is also host to a great diversity of bats, birds and butterflies.
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Where: Devon
Ideal for viewing: Exmoor pony, red deer, badger, brown big-eared bat, heath fritillary butterfly
Excellent for: Wildlife photography, Photography tours With Nick Garbutt
Surrounded by stunning, wildlife-rich scenery, and with a relatively warm coastal climate, Gairloch is a group of popular tourist villages on the North Coast 500 route. There are plenty of beautiful sandy beaches and it makes an ideal base for exploring Wester Ross and the north-west Highlands.
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Where: Wester Ross, north-west Scotland
Ideal for viewing: red deer, black-throated diver, white-tailed eagle, otter, whooper swan
Lying on the northern edge of the Cairngorms, Grantown-on-Spey is surrounded by beautiful Highland scenery and there are numerous trails around the town and into the hills, mountains and woods. The town has an attractive square and high street with boutiques and shops selling a wide range of goods.
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Where: Moray
Ideal for viewing: red squirrel, capercaillie, golden eagle, red deer, mountain hare
Excellent for: Birdwatching,
Hampshire, the home of Wildlife Worldwide, plays host to a wealth of wildlife. Offering a mix of city, coast and countryside habitats and landscapes, the county provides refuge for a multitude of bird species, water voles, otters, deer and the infamous New Forest ponies to name but a few.
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Where: South England
Ideal for viewing: common kingfisher, common nightjar, water vole, barn owl, chalkhill blue
Just 40km long and 24km wide, Islay comprises a mountainous east coast and fertile, windswept south-west and numerous uninhabited islands. It has a relatively mild climate and is a haven for wildlife. It also boasts a fascinating prehistory with numerous Neolithic structures visible around the island.
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Where: Hebrides
Ideal for viewing: barnacle goose, Greenland white-fronted goose, hen harrier, white-tailed eagle, red deer
Excellent for: Birdwatching,
The Isle of Mull is home to a rich flora and fauna. It’s one of the best places to see otters in the UK, and special birds here include hen harrier, white-tailed and golden eagles as well as red-throated divers. Red deer, seals and a rich marine life are additional draws for the keen naturalist.
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Where: Hebrides
Ideal for viewing: otter, grey seal, golden eagle, white-tailed eagle, minke whale
The Isle of Skye is full of natural wonders. Both white-tailed and golden eagles soar above this Hebridean island while seabirds thrive on the nutrient rich waters that in turn hold a remarkable diversity of marine life. In the lochs and bays otters forage, and across the glens red deer roam.
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Where: Hebrides
Ideal for viewing: golden eagle, white-tailed eagle, Eurasian otter, Atlantic puffin, common dolphin
Excellent for: Birdwatching,
Famous for its ‘Paps’ – the island’s three major peaks which rise to 785m – which dominate the landscape, its ubiquitous red deer and malt whisky, Jura has a rich history which includes evidence of Stone Age inhabitants and Vikings. It is also noted for its birdlife, especially raptors such as golden eagles and hen harriers.
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Where: Hebrides
Ideal for viewing: golden eagle, white-tailed eagle, red deer, hen harrier, otter
Excellent for: Birdwatching,
Bordered in the east by the Pennines, Lancashire’s main rivers drain west into the Irish Sea. Areas of national and international significance, for their birdlife include the Ribble Estuary, Morecambe Bay, while the limestone pavements at Leighton Moss are home to a rich endemic flora.
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The Moray Firth, a large coastal inlet is a spectacular and largely unspoilt part of Northern Scotland, famed for its colony of bottlenose dolphins. This coastal stretch is home to a wealth of other marine life including basking shark, grey seal, minke whale and harbour porpoise.
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With its huge range of landscapes, ranging from the Brecks to the Broads, Norfolk has long been known as one of England’s finest counties for wildlife. Norfolk’s coastline is also long and wonderfully varied, stretching from the mudflats of The Wash to the tidal estuary of Breydon Water.
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Where: East Anglia
Ideal for viewing: swallowtail, marsh harrier, common crane, fen orchid, stone curlew
Excellent for: Birdwatching,
The northernmost county in England, Northumberland is noted for its undeveloped landscape of high moorland and rugged coastline much of which is largely protected. Whilst exceptional wildlife can be seen throughout the year in the county, it is the early summer which is particularly magical.
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Where: Northeast England
Ideal for viewing: Atlantic puffin, roseate tern, dipper, Arctic tern, grey seal
Excellent for: Birdwatching,
This peaceful archipelago, ten kilometres off the northern coast of Scotland, is a magical place of low-lying rocky islets, sandy beaches and blue seas – a great place to walk and see seabirds, birds of prey, whales and dolphins, along with fascinating prehistoric archaeological sites.
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Where: Scotland
Ideal for viewing: orca, minke whale, hen harrier, short-eared owl, Arctic skua
Excellent for: Whale watching, Wildlife cruises
Perched on the south-west tip of Wales, the remote and wild county of Pembrokeshire is known for its rugged coastline, stunning beaches, beautiful islands and plentiful wildlife. From Atlantic puffin to otter and peregrine falcon, there is more than enough to see here for any discerning naturalist.
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A vast chalk plain, famed for its archaeology and Iron Age hill forts, the vast Sailsbury Plain is also a haven for a surprising range of wildlife. The diverse and undisturbed grasslands support concentrations of rare butterflies and birds including stone curlew, corn bunting, quail and over 100 great bustards.
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Where: Wiltshire
Ideal for viewing: great bustard, stone curlew, marsh fritillary, corn bunting, barn owl
Excellent for: Birdwatching,
The coastal village of Scourie is situated on the north west coast of Scotland and surrounded by rugged hills, ancient lochs and beautiful coastline. The village lies to the south of the island of Handa, noted for its exceptional seabird colonies which include puffin, razorbills and guillemots.
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Where: Wester Ross, north-west Scotland
Ideal for viewing: otter, Atlantic puffin, red-throated diver, great skua, red deer
Lying not far offshore from Lewis in the north-west of Scotland, the Shiant’s are one of the most exciting and remote seabird islands in Britain. These rugged little islands offer not only a fantastic seabird experience but are also steeped in history and offer sensational scenery.
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Where: Outer Hebrides
Ideal for viewing: Atlantic puffin, black guillemot, razorbill, black-legged kittiwake, minke whale
Skomer Island - Ynys Sgomer in Welsh - is situated off the lovely Pembrokeshire coast, and is famed for its wildlife. Some 50% of the world population of Manx shearwaters nests here, and the colony of Atlantic puffins is the largest in southern Britain, while its one unique mammal - the Skomer vole - is endemic.
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Where: Wales
Ideal for viewing: Atlantic puffin, Manx shearwater, short-eared owl, Skomer vole, grey seal
Excellent for: Birdwatching, Wildlife photography
The Somerset Levels’ rich biodiversity makes them of national and international importance. They are home to seven species of heron, including breeding bitterns and little bitterns, common cranes have been successfully reintroduced here, and the insect life and lowland wetland flora is also superb.
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Where: South-west England
Ideal for viewing: bittern, great egret, common crane, four-spotted chaser, marsh harrier
This attractive region offers some spectacular stretches of coastline and superb wildlife. Its varied landscapes include rugged cliffs, sheltered bays and beaches and flower rich headlands. Species include cirl bunting, fulmar, Balearic shearwater, grey seal and common dolphin.
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Where: South-west England
Ideal for viewing: cirl bunting, peregrine falcon, fulmar, grey seal, common dolphin
Excellent for: Birdwatching,
Suffolk is a historic county in the East of England. The county’s coastline and heaths are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and encompass many of Eastern England's most cherished nature reserves, with an astonishing diversity of habitats and wildlife.
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Located in the south-east of England, the historic county of Sussex encompasses a range of habitats including ancient woodland, chalk grasslands and flower-rich meadows. These support a fabulous diversity of birds, butterflies and plants – many unique to the area.
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Where: South-east England
Ideal for viewing: purple emperor, adonis blue, swallowtail, white stork, corn bunting
Situated in western Gloucestershire close to the border with Herefordshire, the Forest of Dean is one of the last remaining ancient woodlands in England with the Wye River running along its western edge. It is a place steeped in history and teeming with wonderful flora, fauna and landscapes.
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Off the west coast of mainland Scotland lie the Outer Hebrides, a fascinating archipelago of interconnected Atlantic islands. Each of the main islands have a unique feel, however, the rugged beauty is attributed to all. Home to minke whale, Risso's dolphin, hen harrier, golden eagle and corncrake it's a wildlife haven.
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The beauty and charm of this rugged land and seascapes are breathtaking. The region has an astonishing variety of animal and plant life, and the surrounding waters are one of the best places in the British Isles to see marine mammals. The islands are also renowned as a paradise for birdwatchers.
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Where: Scotland
Ideal for viewing: common seal, grey seal, harbour porpoise, otter, storm petrel
Excellent for: Birdwatching, Dolphin watching,
Spanning North Yorkshire, Cumbria and Lancashire in the North of England, The Yorkshire Dales National Park is renowned for its picturesque landscapes and wildlife habitats. Established in 1954 the park is home to red squirrel, brown hare, black grouse and dipper.
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Where: North-west England
Ideal for viewing: red squirrel, badger, black grouse, little owl, dipper
Excellent for: Birdwatching,
Nestled in the south-east of England, Surrey is an exciting and diverse place. Boasting the highest proportion of woodland of counties in England, Surrey is also composed of rolling hills and valleys and The Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covers a quarter of the county.
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Avid wildlife enthusiasts don’t need to stray far from home to see wildlife. Across the UK our national parks, national nature reserves, RSPB reserves and WWT (Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust) reserves, as well as many other undesignated spots, are simply great places to watch our rich population of wildlife.
46 recommended trips.Our trip ideas are offered to inspire you and can be tailored to suit your requirements.
A fantastic opportunity to practice and improve your photographic skills and capture some unique images of iconic British birds for your portfolio, including kestrels and kingfishers, on a two-day workshop in some local bird hides. A full day in each hide will maximise your photographic opportunities.
Find out more about Hampshire Bird Photography Workshop
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(exc. flights): 2 days
from £450
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The Lancashire coast, including Morecambe Bay, is of international importance as a feeding ground for a quarter of a million migrating wading birds, bound for their Arctic breeding grounds. Warblers and other migrants are in full display, so moors, wetlands and hedgerows are alive with song.
Find out more about Lancashire in Spring
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(exc. flights): 4 days
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The Yorkshire Dales National Park is a haven for red squirrels in the North of England. Join us on this 3-day photography workshop led by Kevin Morgans, where there will be multiple opportunities to seek and photograph these incredible creatures in the best light, alongside other mammals and birds.
Find out more about Red Squirrel Photography Workshop in Yorkshire
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(exc. flights): 3 days
from £995
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The spectacular Scottish Highlands provides the ultimate setting for our Festival of British Wildlife. Join some of the world’s leading naturalists and wildlife photographers for exclusive use of Aigas Estate on this trip for both photographers and non-photographers as we observe Britain's most iconic species.
Find out more about Festival of British Wildlife
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(exc. flights): 8 days
from £3,295
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Join naturalists Mike Dilger and Ed Drewitt on this single centre holiday to discover and celebrate the wildlife of England’s south coast. Staying at a historic country house in the Dorset countryside, we're well-placed to enjoy a fantastic diversity of birds, mammals and reptiles across the region.
Find out more about South Coast Wildlife Extravaganza
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(exc. flights): 8 days
from £2,995
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Our 4-night Norfolk in Early Summer tour goes in search of Norfolk’s most special birds, mammals, plants and insects at one of the finest times for wildlife in this diverse and beautiful county. Targets include bittern, little tern, Norfolk hawker, swallowtail and fen orchid.
Find out more about Norfolk in Early Summer
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(exc. flights): 5 days
from £995
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Accompanied by experienced naturalist Barry Embling, join us as we enjoy the wildlife and beautiful landscapes of Pembrokeshire on this relaxed, yet extensive itinerary. We will explore mainland Pembrokeshire as well as its offshore islands to take in the very best that this county has to offer.
Find out more about Wild Pembrokeshire
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(exc. flights): 5 days
from £1,395
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The Scottish Highlands are at their most dramatic in autumn with mist lingering in the glens and red deer stags roaring in the hills. Migrating waders and geese are heading south from their Arctic breeding grounds, while golden eagles soar over mountain tops and red grouse call on moors.
Find out more about Autumn in the Scottish Highlands
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(exc. flights): 8 days
from £1,895
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The Isle of Mull offers some of the finest wildlife watching in the UK and in the company of our expert leaders we hope to enjoy a wealth of bird and mammal life. From the comfort of Knock House on the 12,000 hectare Benmore Estate we will explore by foot, vehicle and boat at the peak time for wildlife activity.
Find out more about Isle of Mull Wildlife Extravaganza
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(exc. flights): 8 days
from £3,295
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Explore one of the best locations in the British Isles for minke whale and dolphins on our private boat charter. If we're lucky we might also see humpback, fin whale and orca on this trip focused on dolphin and whale watching in the Outer Hebrides where consistent sightings have given this area a fine reputation.
Find out more about Whales & Dolphins of the Outer Hebrides
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(exc. flights): 6 days
from £2,595
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Voyage
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Macro photography allows you to explore your surroundings wherever you are. With subjects ranging from fungi, flowers and insects, our wildlife photographers will teach you how to take interesting photographs from a unique perspective whilst developing macro techniques during this full-day workshop.
Find out more about Macro Photography Workshop
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(exc. flights): 1 day
from £150
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Tailor-made can be arranged
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Join us on our wildlife photography trip to the Isle of Mull where we spend time photographing the islands’ wildlife including its enigmatic puffins and spectacular white-tailed sea eagles. There’s also the chance to see seals, and cetaceans and indulge in some macro photography.
Find out more about Isle of Mull Wildlife Photography
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(exc. flights): 8 days
from £3,295
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Explore the Somerset Levels, one of Britain’s most rewarding wetlands, on this short break with TV naturalist Mike Dilger. Look for booming bitterns, spring migrants and breeding birds such as bearded tit, Cetti’s warbler, water rail and marsh harrier, and enjoy the spectacle of hobbies catching dragonflies on the wing.
Find out more about Somerset Levels in Spring with Mike Dilger
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(exc. flights): 4 days
from £795
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Journey through the seldom visited yet wildlife packed Western Isles on this expert led tour. From our base in Stornoway we explore all corners of Lewis and Harris in search of its majestic eagles, abundant red deer, breeding waders, secretive otters and abundance of marine life.
Find out more about Wildlife of Lewis & Harris
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(exc. flights): 7 days
from £2,155
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Embark on an extraordinary journey to explore the untamed beauty of Scotland's wild isles. Renowned for breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and abundant wildlife, these far-flung and rugged islands are a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Encounter a variety of seabirds and an abundance of marine life.
Find out more about Wild Islands of Scotland
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(exc. flights): 12 days
from £8,295
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Voyage
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Our one-day New Forest deer photography workshop will provide fantastic opportunities to capture images of predominantly fallow and red deer, however roe deer may also be seen. We will aim to spend half the day focusing on fallow deer and the other half with the red deer, depending on sightings and locations.
Find out more about New Forest Deer Photography Workshop
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(exc. flights): 1 day
from £185
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Tailor-made can be arranged
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Explore the North Norfolk Coast at the peak of wader migration and witness the astounding gathering of red knot and other birds at high tide at RSPB Snettisham. All along the coast at this excellent time of year there may be waders, seabirds and waterfowl. Join us as we go in search of them.
Find out more about Norfolk in Late Summer
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(exc. flights): 5 days
from £995
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The Somerset Levels are one of Britain’s best wetlands and abound with wildlife. Thousands of waterfowl and waders winter here, preyed on by marsh harriers and peregrines, while local populations of great egrets and reintroduced cranes grow each year. Starling murmurations here are unrivalled in the UK.
Find out more about Somerset Levels in Winter with Mike Dilger
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(exc. flights): 4 days
from £795
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Famous for its peat-flavoured single malt whisky, Islay also offers an excellent opportunity to see a host of wildlife amongst glorious scenery. Expert tour leader and naturalist Mike Dilger has years of experience leading trips to Scotland, with an extensive knowledge on the islands' wildlife.
Find out more about Islay & Jura in Autumn
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(exc. flights): 7 days
from £1,795
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The unspoiled archipelago of the Shetlands is filled with remarkable wildlife. Wildflowers adorn the terrain, cliffs seasonally serve as coliseums for breeding colonies of seabirds, sheltered bays along the rugged coastline harbour seals and otter, whilst offshore marine mammals thrive in the pristine waters.
Find out more about The Shetland Islands with Mike Dilger
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(exc. flights): 8 days
from £2,995
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Autumn is a wonderful time for birdwatching on the Lancashire coast, as thousands of wildfowl and waders migrate through the wetlands of north-west England. Some birds merely stop here before continuing their southward migration, while others make Lancashire’s wild places their winter home.
Find out more about Lancashire in Autumn
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(exc. flights): 4 days
from £1,150
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Explore the beautiful coastline, islands and the interior of Northumberland on this autumn wildlife break. Witness thousands of wintering wildfowl and waders descend on the shores of this county and enjoy observing a variety of other wildlife including grey seal, otter and short-eared owl.
Find out more about Northumberland in Autumn
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(exc. flights): 5 days
from £995
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This small group trip explores the Shetland Islands from two bases: Sumburgh in the south and Baltasound on Unst – the most northerly populated island of the British Isles. Boat trips and daily wildlife walks, accompanied by an expert naturalist guide, reveal an astounding diversity of flora, fauna and marine life.
Find out more about The Shetland Islands
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(exc. flights): 8 days
from £1,895
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Join wildlife photographer Sean Weekly in the heart of Mid Wales, at the famous Gigrin Farm, for a unique red kite photography workshop. During your afternoon at Gigrin, you have exclusive use of a specialist-built hide and will focus on photographing these remarkable raptors in-flight.
Find out more about Red Kite Photography Workshop
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(exc. flights): 1 day
from £240
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Our 3-night Norfolk in Late Winter tour goes in search of many of the county’s most iconic birds, both along the glorious North Norfolk Coast and in the beautiful Brecks. Goshawk, hen harrier, merlin, shorelark, snow bunting, twite, hawfinch and firecrest are all among the possibilities.
Find out more about Norfolk in Late Winter
Price
(exc. flights): 4 days
from £825
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From a wonderful base in Grantown-on-Spey, this small-group tour devotes a week to exploring the Scottish Highlands during the magical months of Spring. In the company of expert naturalist Mike Dilger, we hope to encounter iconic species such as crested tit, Scottish crossbill, red squirrel and red deer.
Find out more about Early Spring in the Scottish Highlands
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(exc. flights): 8 days
from £1,995
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The Welsh island of Skomer off the Pembrokeshire coast is home to one of the UK’s largest breeding colonies of Atlantic puffins and Manx shearwaters. Join us on this three-day trip where there will be countless opportunities to photograph these seabirds at the height of the breeding season.
Find out more about Skomer’s Perfect Puffins
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(exc. flights): 3 days
from £825
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Early summer is a fabulous time for wildlife right across the British Isles, but nowhere more so than the remote and rugged coastline, the islands and the moors of Northumberland. At this time of year there is simply no finer English county for outstanding birding and wildlife experiences.
Find out more about The Farnes & Northumberland in Early Summer
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(exc. flights): 6 days
from £1,195
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The secluded Elan Valley in Wales is the location for this unique photographic workshop. During our four-day itinerary we will enjoy sessions of wildlife and night sky photography to not only improve your skill by learning new techniques, but also to create a wonderful portfolio of images.
Find out more about Red Kite & Night Sky Photographic Workshop
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(exc. flights): 4 days
from £1,295
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On this tour to Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park, we aim to photograph some of Britain’s iconic wildlife, including mountain hares, red deer and red squirrels, at the height of winter. The Scottish Highlands in winter are inspiring whilst also providing incredible opportunities for wildlife photography.
Find out more about Scotland Winter Wildlife Photography
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(exc. flights): 8 days
from £2,295
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Join our small group tour to explore the natural wonders of the Isle of Skye. Amongst spectacular scenery we’ll search for otters, white-tailed and golden eagles, red deer and corncrake, while boat trips will offer a chance of whales, dolphins, seals and seabirds including puffins.
Find out more about The Wild Wonders of Skye
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(exc. flights): 7 days
from £3,395
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Join photographer Kevin Morgans in the Shiant Isles where puffins and seabirds breed in their thousands and the surrounding waters are home to a variety of whales and dolphins. On this photographic workshop, we develop our skills and portfolio whilst enjoying a remote and rugged archipelago.
Find out more about Z) Shiant’s Spectacular Puffins
Price
(exc. flights): 5 days
from £1,995
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Voyage
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Discover the best of Devon’s wildlife on this small group tour, where beavers, dolphins and cirl buntings are among some of the highlights that can be found. Travelling in mid-summer, Devon is full of life with migrant birds feeding their chicks, butterflies drifting over Dartmoor hillsides and beavers raising kits.
Find out more about Z) Wild Devon in Summer
Price
(exc. flights): 4 days
from £1,095
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Group Tour
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Join conservationist and broadcaster Mark Carwardine on the voyage of a lifetime as we sail from Scotland to the icy realms of Svalbard. During the voyage we’ll visit prime sites in the North Atlantic and Arctic Ocean as well as a host of remote islands, all of which are home to intriguing wildlife.
Find out more about Z) North Atlantic Adventure with Mark Carwardine
Price
(exc. flights): 17 days
from £7,995
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Voyage
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Join us on a wildlife photography holiday to the Isle of Mull in autumn, specifically timed to witness the spectacle of the red deer rut and the vast numbers of pupping Atlantic grey seals. Amongst stunning autumn colours we also hope to photograph otters, white-tailed and golden eagles.
Find out more about Z) Isle of Mull Wildlife Photography in Autumn
Price
(exc. flights): 8 days
from £2,795
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Group Tour
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This exclusive wildlife cruise circumnavigates the wildlife-rich Hebridean island of Mull, one of the best places in the UK to see otters as well as a variety of marine mammals and birdlife. We also visit the enchanting islands of Lunga and Coll in search of grey seals, Atlantic puffins and gannets.
Find out more about Z) Isle of Mull Wildlife Cruise
Price
(exc. flights): 7 days
from £2,295
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Voyage
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The west coast of the Scottish Highlands is renowned for its superb scenery and limpid summer light. Golden and white-tailed eagles soar overhead, while otters feed and play in rocky inlets. Enjoy the stunning peaks and lochs of Wester Ross, accompanied by naturalist and conservationist Mike Bagshaw.
Find out more about Z) The Splendours of Wester Ross
Price
(exc. flights): 6 days
from £1,295
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Group Tour
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Enjoy the wildlife and ancient habitats of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley on our leisurely short break to this beautiful part of West Gloucestershire. We hope to encounter wild boar, hawfinch, peregrine falcon and goshawk as well as admiring the stunning landscapes throughout.
Find out more about Z) Wildlife of the Forest of Dean & Wye Valley
Price
(exc. flights): 4 days
from £795
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Group Tour
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Explore the Exmoor National Park in search of wildlife and photographic opportunities in the company of acclaimed wildlife photographer Nick Garbutt. During our time in this unique landscape, we hope to capture images of majestic red deer, the iconic ponies, rugged landscapes and dramatic night skies.
Find out more about Z) Exmoor – Red Deer, Ponies & Night Skies
Price
(exc. flights): 3 days
from £750
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Group Tour
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Join TV naturalist and Dartmoor resident Nick Baker for an in-depth look at the landscape and wildlife of Dartmoor. This exciting tour visits ancient grassland and woods along the Dart for dippers, goosanders and rare insects, and spends a day on the magnificent moors of Dartmoor’s granite uplands.
Find out more about Z) Deep into Dartmoor with Nick Baker
Price
(exc. flights): 3 days
from £695
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Group Tour
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Early summer is a fabulous time to visit the Scottish Highlands as the forests, moors, coastline and glens come alive with an incredible diversity of wildlife ranging from Caledonian butterflies and marine mammals to raptors and iconic passerines and land mammals.
Find out more about Z) Early Summer in the Scottish Highlands
Price
(exc. flights): 7 days
from £1,450
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Group Tour
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The Pembrokeshire Coast offers a wealth of wildlife and tremendous photographic potential. Our aim with this workshop is to combine macro and landscape options along the coast and sea shore, whilst enjoying some wildlife photography on board our exclusive boat charter.
Find out more about Z) Pembrokeshire Coast Photo Workshop
Price
(exc. flights): 5 days
from £1,495
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Group Tour
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The beautiful county of Sussex supports a bewildering array of butterflies, many unique to the region. In the company of an expert naturalist guide visit some of the county's premier wildlife sites for butterflies, birds, fabulous plant life and a variety of reptiles and mammals.
Find out more about Z) Butterflies & Birds of Sussex
Price
(exc. flights): 3 days
from £450
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Group Tour
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Using captive-bred subjects like mantids, scorpions and spiders, this workshop recreates the experience of photography in a rainforest or tropical habitat. Join award-winning wildlife photographer Alex Hyde in Worcestershire as he introduces and explains the principles and techniques.
Find out more about Z) Bugs ‘n’ Beasts Indoors: Photography Workshop
Price
(exc. flights): 2 days
from £575
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Group Tour
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For this workshop with wildlife photographer Nick Garbutt we have exclusive use of a purpose-built hide in a secluded valley in the mid-Devon countryside. This gives us intimate access to the badgers that inhabit an extensive and long-established sett – it has been there for well over 20 years.
Find out more about Z) Badger Photography Workshop
Price
(exc. flights): 2 days
from £395
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Group Tour
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The county of Suffolk offers some of the best birdwatching in England at any time of year. In late spring, this beautiful and hugely diverse stretch of coastline and extensive heaths are home to an extraordinary range of breeding birds such as avocet, bittern, stone curlew and bearded tit.
Find out more about Suffolk’s Coast & Heaths in Late Spring
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(exc. flights): 4 days
from £845
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Group Tour
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When to go
The original ‘four seasons in a day’ destination, you need only wait 10 minutes for the weather to turn bad to good and visa versa! Dolphins are best viewed from May to September.
Seasons
Winter
Nov to Feb: Short days, getting gradually colder over this period
Spring
Mar to May: The days lengthen, summer migrant birds begin to arrive, wildflowers bloom and the landscape returns to its vibrant green
Summer
Jun to Aug: The warmest time of year with long daylight hours; busy
Autumn
Sep to Oct: If settled, may be a fine time of year
Wildlife events
May to Sep: Bottlenose dolphins hunting off Chanonry Point
Wildlife cruise vessels
2 recommended wildlife cruise vessels.Please contact us for further suggestions.
The Hjalmar Bjorge is a comfortable yet sturdy ice class vessel that makes an ideal base from which to explore the rugged and wildlife rich coastline of North-west Scotland. It combines comfortable cabins, excellent food and guides with the small size required to anchor in the remotest corners of Scotland.
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With a choice of comfortable cabins, a wonderful deck saloon for dining and wildlife viewing, and a high foredeck, the Seahorse II is ideally equipped for cruising around the Isle of Mull and other Hebridean islands, while an onboard chef provides locally sourced fresh food each day.
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