David Simpson

David Simpson has lived in France for over 15 years, and now lives and works in the Dordogne region where he leads guided wildlife tours.

Previously he worked for over 20 years as a warden on various sites of the coastline of northern England, and more recently he was a warden in Mauritius for the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation at Ile aux Aigrettes.

He has published several articles in British Wildlife, Birding Dordogne in the popular BirdGuide series and most recently a complete wildlife guide to Dordogne in the Crossbill Guides collection. David is also the Butterfly Conservation’s European Interest Group contact in Dordogne. An excellent all-round naturalist, he leads several tours to the area and is instrumental in the design of the itineraries as well.

David leads 3 group tours

Butterflies, Birds & Wildflowers of the Dordogne

The Dordogne and Vézère Valleys in south-west France have been called ‘an exotic England, steeped in prehistory’. This trip concentrates on the superb range of butterflies, birds and wildflowers to be found in this beautiful region, accompanied by two experts on the region’s wildlife. Find out more about Z) Butterflies, Birds & Wildflowers of the Dordogne

Destination: France
Price (inc. flights): 8 days from £2,325
Trip type:
Group Tour
When to go:
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Spring Birds, Orchids & Prehistory in Wild Dordogne

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 Z) Spring Birds, Orchids & Prehistory in Wild Dordogne

Destination: France
Price (inc. flights): 8 days from £2,270
Trip type:
Group Tour
When to go:
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Wallcreepers, Black-winged Kites & Woodpeckers in France

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 Z) Wallcreepers, Black-winged Kites & Woodpeckers in France

Destination: France
Price (inc. flights): 5 days from £1,695
Trip type:
Group Tour
When to go:
- J
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