We're back at Global Birdfair 2026! Join our expert team at the Curlew Lecture Stage for a series of presentations aimed to inspire you for your next wildlife adventure — check out our schedule below.
Join tour leader and award-winning photographer Bret Charman for our first talk at Global Birdfair! During this presentation, discover the landscapes and wildlife of the Luangwa and Zambezi Valleys and learn about the incredible wildlife that can be found in these very special locations.
You can experience these incredible valleys on our dedicated photography tours, South Luangwa Photo Safari and Lower Zambezi Photo Safari — discover them before you head to Birdfair.
In the afternoon, head to the Curlew Lecture Stage for a captivating 30-minute demonstration by award-winning sculptor Nick Mackman. Watch as she transforms a sack of clay into a wild dog pup, bringing it to life!
Nick leads our popular wildlife art safaris — if you are inspired to go on a wildlife holiday with twist, be sure to check out our art safari collection, including our new Pantanal Wildlife Art Safari.
At lunchtime, join founder Chris Breen for a celebration of cetaceans following his recent adventures in Baja and the Dominican Republic. Chris will share some of the best locations in the world to experience the joy of whale watching, and describe the thrill of being so close to these ocean giants.
If you are inspired by Chris' talk, check out our Baja's Ultimate Whale Safari and Snorkelling with Humpbacks on Silver Bank group tours — you won't want to miss out!
Join renowned zoologist, author and broadcaster Mark Carwardine in the afternoon, as he shares how the Antarctic Peninsula is a whale Utopia, and a key congregation area for humpback, Antarctic minke and killer whales.
Mark is leading our Whales & Dolphins of Antarctica & the Chilean Fjords, an 18-day expedition that explores both the Antarctic Peninsula and the remote Chilean Fjords during peak whale season. Find out more about this trip today prior to the talk, so you can come laden with questions for Mark!
Tour leader and award-winning photographer Bret Charman is back to share some of the incredible wildlife sightings that Uganda has on offer. Enjoy Bret’s incredible photography from recent trips as he gets up close to the famous primates inhabiting this special destination.
If you are also captivated by the incredible primates and other wildlife of Uganda, discover our Uganda Wildlife Photo Safari — hurry, there's limited spaces on this trip!
Join wildlife expert and author Mike Dilger for our final talk of Birdfair! Mike will be giving a whistle-stop tour of the UK, from the Somerset Levels to the Scottish Highlands, to discover the wild delights awaiting just beyond your doorstep.
For those who want to observe the wonderful wildlife of the British Isles, Mike leads several of our fantastic tours— discover our collection of UK wildlife holidays today.
As well as attending our talks, come and chat about your future wildlife holiday plans with our expert team on our stand, located in the Swallow marquee! We look forward to seeing you at Global Birdfair on 10th - 12th July.
If you're inspired by this article, you may be interested in the following:
Group Tour
Zambia's South Luangwa National Park is a photographer’s paradise with exquisite light, stunning wildlife and some of the best guides in Africa. This ten-day tour, with an expert photographer as your leader, has been designed specifically to maximise wildlife photography opportunities. Find Out More about South Luangwa Photo Safari
Group Tour
Enjoy a dedicated photo safari in the wild landscapes of Lower Zambezi National Park. Build up an impressive portfolio of imagery of some of Africa’s iconic wildlife, including lion, leopard, elephant, African wild dog and so much more in one of Africa’s most photogenic areas, in the company of Bret Charman. Find Out More about Lower Zambezi Photo Safari
Group Tour
Join award-winning wildlife sculptor Nick Mackman on an unforgettable art safari to Brazil’s Northern Pantanal. This unique tour offers a chance to enjoy art workshops in the heart of one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems, creating realistic sculptures inspired by the region’s famed wildlife. Find Out More about Pantanal Wildlife Art Safari
Group Tour
Join us on the ultimate whale quest in Baja California, where Mexico’s stunning peninsula meets unparalleled marine adventures. This exclusive group tour offers the perfect blend of comfort and wildlife, featuring encounters with blue, grey, fin, and humpback whales, as well as whale sharks. Find Out More about Baja’s Ultimate Whale Safari
Group Tour
Enjoy the extraordinary thrill of watching humpbacks in the warm, calm waters of their Caribbean breeding grounds, with an opportunity to swim and snorkel with them. From the comfort of a liveaboard vessel, you can watch displays of breaching, pectoral fin slapping, lobtailing and spy hopping. Find Out More about Snorkelling with Humpbacks on Silver Bank
Group Tour
Journey to the far south on this exclusive whale and dolphin expedition, travelling at the most rewarding time for cetacean activity in Antarctica. Aboard our privately chartered ship, explore the Antarctic Peninsula and the dramatic, glacier-carved channels of the Chilean Fjords. Find Out More about Whales & Dolphins of Antarctica & the Chilean Fjords
Group Tour
Join award-winning wildlife photographer Bret Charman on this trip of a lifetime to Uganda. This lush, tropical country is one of the finest places in the world to get close to primates, including the chimpanzee and mountain gorilla, as well as a population of tree-climbing lions and the bizarre shoebill. Find Out More about Uganda Wildlife Photo Safari
Destination
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. Find Out More about United Kingdom
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