Norfolk Winter 3 Day Birding Tour

February 2nd – 4th This was a three day/3 night group tour and visited similar areas to the last 3 & 5 day January tours, however there were a few species recorded that were different to the previous trips, a full list of species recorded is below along with the locations we visited. We recorded…

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Norfolk Birding 3 Day Winter Tour

12-14th January 2024 Friday 12th January NW & North Norfolk Day One of Three We started the tour with a walk out along the shore at Brancaster, as we parked up there were 2 Spoonbills in view and a Marsh harrier skidded past, a nice start! As we walked along the shore we started to…

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North India Tour 2023 Land of the Tiger, Forktails and Ibisbill

NORTH INDIA TOUR  1st-16th December 2023 An international tour of 16 days undertaken in conjunction with Oriole Birding, bookings via their website for 2024 tour The tour took in four areas each with its own character brought about by habitat and altitude and thus we encountered a wide variety of avifauna, mammals and other aspects…

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October Norfolk Birding sightings

The following is an overview of the birds recorded whilst guiding and birding in Norfolk during October. Birds seen whilst birding without are marked with an asterisk*! Dates is either first date recorded, or the date with the largest count. The more unusual species and larger counts are in bold. Guiding on:- October 11th, 12-16th…

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Norfolk Birding 3 day September tour

22nd September Day One – Holme Dunes, North Point Wells & Stiffkey Fen We kicked off the tour at Holme dunes NNR, as we headed up through the dunes, there was a light passage of Meadow Pipits and Swallows passing by. Also several Stonechats including a family party, plus Reed Bunting and a nice flock…

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Norfolk Wildlife Tour – Orchids, Moths & Wildflowers

Day One – North & North East Norfolk We couldn’t miss the opportunity today to start the trip to see Norfolk’s breeding Bee-eaters, so that’s where we started, the birds were alighting on the telegraph wires and flying over the nesting area, so lovely views perched and in flight. Also an amazing group of three…

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Uists Scottish Birdwatching Tour – 3rd June – 10th June 2023

Uists Tour – 3rd June – 10th June 2023. Tour leader – Chris Mills Norfolk Birding Participants:- Seán Dempster, David du Croz, Peter & Deborah Ibbotson, Adrian Roach & Paul Woodham. White-tailed Eagle – seen almost daily during our tour! Accommodation The tour was based on 5 star self-catering accommodation and 4 star Bed &…

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Norfolk 3 Day Spring Birdwatching Tour April 5th-7th

A forgiving 8am meeting time on our first day was followed by a gentle drive with the group to NWT Cley Marshes on the coast. We were greeted by mild, bright and blustery spring conditions on the East Bank. The mournful verses of a Mistle Thrush singing nearby could be heard on the breeze. It…

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SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS BIRDWATCHING TRIP REPORT MARCH 25th-1st APRIL 2023

Tour leader Chris Mills Participants:- Paul Bascombe, Peter & Viv Chapman, Dave Nicholls, Francois Trudel, Jenny Wilson & Barbara York TOUR OVERVIEW The tour was based at the fantastic and dedicated birding accommodation provided by the Grant Arms Hotel in Grantowon-on-Spey. The rooms were warm, spacious & comfortable, the breakfasts and evening meals excellent, including…

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Islay Birdwatching Tour  23rd February – 2nd March 2023

Participants:-  Chris Brock, Caroline Cattermole, Sally Leach, Jane Kenney,  Rob Lewis, Luke & Nick Marriner. Tour Guide for Norfolk Birding – Chris Mills This was a 6 day winter tour to Islay, off the west coast of Scotland in Argyll. The tour offered a great opportunity to see iconic species such as Golden and White-tailed eagles, vast flocks…

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