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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
Destinations: Scotland, United Kingdom
Price
(exc. flights): 8 days
from £1,995
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A gentle introduction to the rich wildlife and prehistory of the Dordogne, this tour offers birds, orchids and prehistory in abundance. Resident birds and summer visitors are nesting and there is birdsong everywhere. We’ll also enjoy the region’s huge variety of orchids and other wildflowers.
Find out more about Spring Birds, Orchids & Prehistory in Wild Dordogne
Destination: France
Price
(inc. flights): 8 days
from £2,270
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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
Destination: United Kingdom
Price
(exc. flights): 4 days
from £1,150
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Our tour to the best birdwatching locations in the Netherlands provides a gentle introduction to the fantastic bird diversity and spectacles that can enjoyed in this region during the winter. From our base at a cosy and atmospheric hotel, we enjoy exploration of the coast and local forests.
Find out more about Holland’s Winter Birding
Destination: Netherlands
Price
(inc. flights): 5 days
from £1,430
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The awe-inspiring harpy eagle is among the world’s most magnificent and elusive birds. This tour takes us off the trodden path in search of this legendary raptor to active nest sites. We also seek out many other charismatic birds and mammals on this two-centre adventure.
Find out more about Colombia’s Harpy Eagle Adventure
Destination: Colombia
Price
(inc. flights): 11 days
from £4,895
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Group Tour
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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
Destinations: Scotland, United Kingdom
Price
(exc. flights): 8 days
from £3,295
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An ideal location for birders, Papua New Guinea’s forests are home to a remarkable 700 species that includes 38 of the world’s 43 birds of paradise. Based in excellent remote wilderness lodges, knowledgeable local guides will introduce you to the country's extraordinary wealth of culture and wildlife.
Find out more about Birding in Paradise
Destination: Papua New Guinea
Price
(inc. flights): 16 days
from £8,945
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Tailor-made Holiday
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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
Destination: United Kingdom
Price
(exc. flights): 4 days
from £795
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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
Destination: United Kingdom
Price
(exc. flights): 4 days
from £795
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Group Tour
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Our popular Northern Lights and wildlife trips go in search of many sought-after Siberian specialities as well as other exciting species, at a time of year when there is plenty of daylight, but the nights are still long enough for a good chance of seeing the spectacular Northern Lights.
Find out more about Northern Lights & Lapland Birds
Destinations: Norway, Finland
Price
(inc. flights): 7 days
from £3,495
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Group Tour
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South Luangwa, in north-east Zambia, is the jewel of the country’s national parks. The eastern boundary of this unspoilt wilderness is the Luangwa River, whose regular changes of course create oxbow lakes. There could hardly be a better place for birders, as Luangwa is blessed with some 400 bird species.
Find out more about Easy Birding in South Luangwa
Destination: Zambia
Price
(inc. flights): 10 days
from £4,295
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Group Tour
Tailor-made can be arranged
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Lying just 15 kilometres off the north coast of South America, the island of Trinidad is the perfect place to dip a toe into the avian wonders of the Neotropical region, and on this relaxed birdwatching holiday we base ourselves at the famous Asa Wright Nature Centre.
Find out more about Easy Birding in Trinidad
Destination: Trinidad & Tobago
Price
(inc. flights): 9 days
from £4,995
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Group Tour
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If you are a connoisseur who yearns for untouched wilderness, this is the safari for you! Zambia's vast Bangweulu wetland is home to over 30,000 black lechwe and the highly endangered shoebill, and Kasanka famously has over 400 bird species, including the rare Pel’s fishing owl.
Find out more about Shoebills, Lechwe & Luangwa
Destination: Zambia
Price
(inc. flights): 13 days
from £9,975
Trip type:
Tailor-made Holiday
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This tour explores the meadows and forests of the picturesque Pieniny and Tatra Mountains, Niepołomice Forest and Zator Fishponds in search of southern Poland’s prolific birdlife. Our visit coincides with the autumn migration and highlights may include black stork, pygmy owl, hazel grouse and lesser spotted eagle.
Find out more about Birding in Krakow & the Carpathians
Destination: Poland
Price
(inc. flights): 8 days
from £2,195
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Group Tour
Tailor-made can be arranged
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This self-drive trip covers the best of the Top End, visiting four national parks: Mary River, Kakadu, Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) and Litchfield. Various excursions designed to showcase these iconic locations are included, but there’s still time to do your own thing and arrange activities locally.
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Find out more about Crocodile & Jabiru Self-drive
Destination: Australia
Price
(inc. flights): 13 days
from £3,395
Trip type:
Tailor-made Holiday
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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
Destination: United Kingdom
Price
(exc. flights): 2 days
from £450
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North-eastern Poland boasts some of the wildest, most unspoilt forest and freshwater marshland habitats in Europe. We visit the wild ancient forest of Białowieża, and the vast Biebrza Marshes for some of the best birdwatching and wildlife experiences that the continent has to offer.
Find out more about Primeval Forests & Marshes
Destination: Poland
Price
(inc. flights): 8 days
from £2,395
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Secluded, untouched and home to many of the world's birds of paradise, Papua New Guinea is unlike anywhere else on Earth. Led throughout by TV naturalist Mike Dilger, this itinerary has been specially designed to maximise our chances of encountering birds of paradise and other endemic birds.
Find out more about Papua New Guinea’s Birds of Paradise with Mike Dilger
Destination: Papua New Guinea
Price
(inc. flights): 19 days
from £13,995
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Group Tour
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Our early spring tour to the Dordogne and Vézère Valleys in south-west France goes in search of an exciting range of resident and migrant birds. From wallcreepers and alpine accentors to woodpeckers and black-winged kites, we visit a variety of habitats with expert local naturalist David Simpson.
Find out more about Wallcreepers, Black-winged Kites & Woodpeckers in France
Destination: France
Price
(inc. flights): 5 days
from £1,695
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Group Tour
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The Subantarctic Islands are tiny sanctuaries for some of the most abundant and unique wildlife on the planet. This epic expedition provides a rare opportunity to discover these wild islands, perfect for pelagic enthusiasts, penguin fanatics, and those interested in island endemics.
Find out more about Birding Expedition Down Under
Destinations: New Zealand, Antarctica
Price
(exc. flights): 17 days
from £13,500
Trip type:
Voyage
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With over 1,900 species recorded, Colombia is the most bird-rich country on Earth. For some, the greatest joy to be had from birds is in recording their dazzling colours in photographs. With this in mind we have devised this ultimate photographic voyage in search of Colombia's spectacular birdlife.
Find out more about Colombia Bird Photography
Destination: Colombia
Price
(inc. flights): 14 days
from £5,795
Trip type:
Group Tour
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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
Destination: United Kingdom
Price
(exc. flights): 5 days
from £995
Trip type:
Group Tour
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Portugal’s Algarve and Alentejo regions are home to some of the finest birdwatching in Europe with a wonderful array of resident and migrant to observe throughout the year. This region of Portugal also has a range of varied and beautiful landscapes, a rich history, friendly people and some fine food and wine.
Find out more about Birding in Portugal’s Algarve & Alentejo
Destination: Portugal
Price
(inc. flights): 8 days
from £1,995
Trip type:
Tailor-made Holiday
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Bulgaria’s mountainous south-west and south-east regions are home to one of Europe’s richest butterfly faunas. We search for exciting rarities and endemics that include Frivaldsky’s white-banded grayling and Higgins’ anomalous blue, and expect to enjoy superb views of raptors.
Find out more about Butterflies & Birds of Bulgaria