BIRDWATCHING & WILDLIFE TOURS IN THE SOUTH-EAST
Simon’s programme of Birding & Wildlife Tours are designed for you to enjoy and experience the fantastic countryside and its wildlife across the South-east, taking you to different habitats in Kent, Sussex, & Surrey. Walks will be taken at a leisurely pace ensuring a relaxed and enjoyable day outdoors, allowing time to look at identification details and behaviour. Tours are self-drive unless otherwise stated, but station pickups can be arranged.
All tours can be booked individually of for groups. They are available from 2 hours to a full day. Programmed tours below are limited to 10 people to ensure that everyone has a great learning experience.
APRIL
Sat 6th – Wildlife Of The White Cliff Country – FULLY BOOKED
09:30-15:30 – £15pp
A chance to observe Raven, Peregrine, Fulmar, & Black Redstart as they begin the breeding season, and an exciting time for bird migration including Wheatear & Ring Ouzel.
Sat 20th – Early Spring On Ashdown Forest – FULLY BOOKED
09:30am-15:30pm – £15pp
Discover woodland & heathland birds on the beautiful Ashdown Forest. Enjoy beautiful birdsong & summer migrants: Tree Pipit, Common Redstart, Woodlark, Cuckoo, and more.
Mon 29th – Leybourne Lakes Spring Birdsong – FULLY BOOKED
19:00-21:00 – £7pp
As the day draws to a close, spend some time enjoying the sounds of our resident and migrant birds. The scrubland here holds one of our largest Nightingale populations.
MAY
Sat 18th – Dawn Wildlife Experience At Stodmarsh – FULLY BOOKED
4.30am 11.30am – £15pp
Pack a breakfast & enjoy sunrise at our largest reedbed reserve. A chance to hear an abundance of birdsong including ‘booming’ Bittern, & the best time of day for Otter sightings. Why not combine with a weekend break?
JUNE
Sat 1st – The Orchid Garden Of England – PLACES AVAILABLE
9am 5pm – £15pp
Explore the woodlands & meadows of Kent, locating the wonderful mix of orchids in their UK stronghold. We have the potential to find 11 different species in beautiful countryside.
JULY
Sat 13th – Summer Wildlife Around Oare – 3 PLACES LEFT
09:00-15:00 – £15pp
A day around the Swale Estuary enjoying early wader migration amongst other wonderful wildlife, including butterflies & dragonflies.
Fri 19th – Nightjars Of Ashdown Forest – FULLY BOOKED
20:30-22:00 – £7pp
Discover the magical creatures of the night! Enjoy a gentle walk around the glorious Ashdown Forest in search of Nightjars, Woodcock, owls and bats.
HOW TO BOOK: Please fill out the form below, and I will be in contact.
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Want a birdwatching daytrip in and around Kent that is custom-made just for you? We can offer you your perfect tailor-made day’s birdwatching.
Perhaps there are specific locations you’d really like to explore? Or maybe there are special bird species you’d like to look for? Would you like a wader ID day to get to grips with confusion species? Or maybe you’d simply like to take your time and enjoy a leisurely day watching birds with time for a nice lunch too.
A custom birdwatching trip gives us the chance to tailor the day so that it is perfect for you. Alternatively if you think this is something a loved-one would enjoy, Gift Vouchers can be provided and a date can be arranged later.
Please Contact Me for more information
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