I offer a range of talks, presentations and lectures suitable for a variety of groups, organisations, and after-dinner talks in person or via an online platform such as Zoom. I have spoken to over 100 different groups and organisations such as the RSPB, the Wildlife Trusts, and others including photographic clubs, WI’s & U3A’s.
Below are the talks I currently have available, each one bursting with my own professional photos and sound recordings from the natural world, such as birdsong, with some talks including pieces of music (used under license).
The talks I am currently presenting are:
A Woodland Year
Woodlands and forests are places of myths, legends and fairytales!! Our woodlands are also packed from floor to the highest canopy with wildlife – but they’re not always easy to see. Join Simon as he takes you on a walk in the woods following the seasons, to discover beautiful butterflies, plentiful birds, and the mysterious creatures of the night.
A Year on my Local Patch
Discover the charms and quirks behind watching a local patch, and why everyone should have one. Simon has been visiting his local park since childhood, and its wildlife has shaped his career to date. Enjoy a heartwarming journey through the seasons as you explore the park’s rich history, beautiful landscapes, and abundant wildlife.
The Secret Lives of Woodland Birds
Have you ever wished you could understand what birds are saying? Or how our woodland birds all live together in the same community. Join Simon as he reveals the secret lives and fascinating ecology behind out familiar woodland and garden birds.
Kent’s Wild Year
Simon Ginnaw takes you on a personal journey through the seasons around the Kent countryside, stopping off at the coast, deep in the woods, on our heathlands, and across our farmland. Explore the county’s stunning landscapes, rich history, and beautiful wildlife.
The Secret Lives of Britain’s Coastal Birds
Enjoy a scenic journey around the British coastline discovering the lives of our fascinating coastal birds, from Puffins to Purple Sandpipers, Guillemots to Gulls, Razorbills to Redshanks. Our coastal birds are some of the most specialised & nomadic species on this planet. Each species adapted to life in some of our wildest habitats.
Discovering Bird Sounds
Sounds are really important in the bird world, and one of the inspirational behaviours that has captivated humans for millennia. Join Simon for a light-hearted look at Britain’s variety of bird sounds, including useful tips one how to identify some of our species.
Hungary: Birding The Heart Of Europe
Hungary is a fascinating, land-locked country at the heart of central Europe. It is an ancient land of rich scenic contrasts, from the distant horizons of the great Hungarian steppe, to the woodlands of the Bukk and Buda Hills. Home to Great Bustards, Saker Falcon, Red-footed Falcon, Ural Owl and up to nine species of Woodpecker (including the secretive White-backed Woodpecker), migrating waders, marsh terns and waterfowl, plus passerines such as Penduline Tit, Bluethroat and the rare Moustached Warbler.
Early Summer in Bulgaria
From the Black Sea coast to the Rodopi Mountains, explore the wildlife to be found across one of the most biodiverse parts of Europe. Home to magnificent birds of prey and diverse warblers, and much more.
Haut de France: Birding Across The Channel
Simon transports the viewers to the nature reserves and wildlife just across the Channel from England, in northern France. Though there are many similarities to Kent in terms of geology and wildlife, there are also some exciting differences.
Nature in the Cirque: exploring the central French Pyrenees
The impressive glacial valleys in the French Pyrenees are not only breathtaking, but hold a variety of birds, butterflies, flowers, and more. Simon takes us on an adventure through the central French Pyrenees unravelling its secrets across the Spring, Summer and Autumn.