Michael J. Warren

Michael Warren is a writer, naturalist and teacher of English with a passion for the places and birds of Britain. He loves combining wildlife-watching with a keen imagination for the histories and cultures of our landscapes.

Michael is the author of two books, most recently The Cuckoo's Lea—a journey into the long past to discover the fascinating stories behind our ancient place-names. He was previously chair of the charity New Networks for Nature, is now a trustee for Curlew Action, and curates The Birds and Place Project, a website devoted to recording the birds of English place-names. Michael has watched birds and led student expeditions in several countries, but his favourite places are in Britain, including the Hebridean Isle of Islay, which he has visited many times for its wildlife (and whisky!).

Michael leads one group tour

On this writer's retreat, explore the wild spectacles of Scotland's Isle of Islay in the company of naturalist writers, Nick Acheson and Michael Warren. Combining our time in the field with literacy workshops, we explore past works and find ways of capturing the days' experiences in words. Find out more about Z) Islay in Winter for Writers

Destination: Scotland, United Kingdom
Price (exc. flights): 6 days from £1,995
Trip type:
Group Tour
When to go:
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