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Alexa Kershaw

Alexa is an ecologist and cetacean researcher with a passion for conservation. She's a keen wildlife photographer and combines research with a love of guiding and sharing knowledge of the marine environment.

Alexa began studying cetaceans in the Hebrides 25 years ago and has since worked as a researcher, guide, campaigner and consultant on marine mammal research projects worldwide. Her research projects have included visual, acoustic and aerial surveys in the North and Baltic Seas, the AzoresIceland, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Belize and a research voyage across the Atlantic.

She lives on the Isle of Mull in the former lighthouse keepers’ cottages, which she spent three years renovating. She returns to the west coast of Iceland each winter, but for the rest of the year, she enjoys Mull’s wildlife and has spent recent years exploring the Inner and Outer Hebrides by boat.

Alexa leads 5 group tours

Best of the Outer Hebrides with Mike Dilger

Discover some of Scotland’s best wildlife by land and sea on this expert-led tour through the Outer Hebrides. Exploring the vast sandy beaches backed by colourful machair, extensive sea lochs and mountains, we search for an astonishing range of rare wildlife that thrives on these islands on the edge. Find out more about Best of the Outer Hebrides with Mike Dilger

  • Destination: Scotland, United Kingdom
  • Price (exc. flights): 7 days from £2,895
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
  • When to go:
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Isle of Mull Wildlife Extravaganza

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 a hotel in Loch Na Keal, explore by foot, vehicle and boat at the peak time for wildlife activity. Find out more about Isle of Mull Wildlife Extravaganza

  • Destination: Scotland, United Kingdom
  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £2,595
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
    • J

Isle of Mull Wildlife Photography

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, from our base in Tobermory. Find out more about Isle of Mull Wildlife Photography

  • Destination: Scotland, United Kingdom
  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £2,995
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
    • J

Whales & Dolphins of the Azores

Situated in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the islands of the Azores are the finest location in Europe for whale and dolphin watching. During the spring months an astonishing 28 species of cetacean can be encountered here including some of the largest on Earth, such as fin, sei and blue whale. Find out more about Whales & Dolphins of the Azores

  • Destination: Azores, Portugal
  • Price (inc. flights): 8 days from £2,995
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
  • When to go:
    • M
    • A
    • M
    • J

Isle of Mull Wildlife Photography in Autumn

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

  • Destination: Scotland, United Kingdom
  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £2,795
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
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