A keen general naturalist and dendrologist, Barry has lived in Australia before returning to the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, working as a forest ranger and also sharing his passion for nature as a local guide. His travels have taken him worldwide, with a particular fondness for Europe and the Arctic.
We spend a week on Crete – the largest and, to many, the most spectacular of the Greek Isles. The geology and isolation from the mainland have given this rugged land a diverse fusion of flowers, birds and wildlife, and this tour operates at one of the best times of year to see them.
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.
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.
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.
A spring visit to the far west of Europe combining the fabulous flowers of the Burren – a glaciated plateau of carboniferous limestone and a natural rock garden – with an exploration of this lovely coastal part of Ireland, including a 2-night stay on the beautiful Aran Islands.
