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Birding Discovery Day - Uplands In Spring 2023

These tours are timed to commence with the onset of spring in the Yorkshire Dales. The moors and upland meadows now bursting with life. A multitude of breeding waders such as European Golden Plover, Eurasian Curlew, Northern Lapwing and Common Snipe are displaying over their moorland homes. Freshly arrived Ring Ouzels are proclaiming their territories alongside Common Cuckoos, Northern Wheatears and European Stonechats. 

Birding Discovery Day - Uplands In Spring 2023

These tours are timed to commence with the onset of spring in the Yorkshire Dales. The moors and upland meadows now bursting with life. A multitude of breeding waders such as European Golden PloverEurasian Curlew, Northern Lapwing and Common Snipe are displaying over their moorland homes. Freshly arrived Ring Ouzels are proclaiming their territories alongside Common Cuckoos, Northern Wheatears and European Stonechats

Fast flowing streams and rivers pass through verdant hay meadows which later in the season come alive with wildflowers. White-throated Dippers, Grey Wagtails and the occasional Common Kingfisher grace these waterways. Whilst amongst the cloughs and woodlands we can find breeding Green Woodpeckers, Common Redstarts and Spotted Flycatchers.

Red Grouse are abundant across the moorlands here and we shall also be on the lookout for the majestic Black Grouse in the adjacent grasslands and meadows.

These exclusive one-day tours are designed for everyone - from beginners to the more experienced – who'd like be part of small group tour, creating a real 'team' adventure. Meeting Place; Meeting point in Reeth near Richmond. Precise details sent by email after your booking

What you can expect on one of our Birding Discovery Days 2023:

  • A small group creates constant, great opportunities to interact with your guide
  • Professional, local expert guide with a lifetime of birding knowledge in Yorkshire
  • A fun-packed day; exciting locations, tuition, opportunities for photography and of course great birds!
  • A free Yorkshire Wildlife Checklist

  

 

Birding Discovery Day - Uplands in Spring 2023

John McLoughlin BSc Hons

Birding/Wildlife Guide

John, better known as "Johnny Mac", is an experienced bird and wildlife tour leader. Born in Doncaster, he has had a life-long love of nature.  He was inspired early in life whilst witnessing a pair of displaying Great Crested Grebes and watching the RSPB/tutors/21/john-mcloughlin-bsc-hons

Birding Discovery Day - Forest And River Birds
Birding Discovery Day - Forest And River Birds

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Black Grouse Birding Safari
Black Grouse Birding Safari

Reeth, North Yorkshire

The northern Yorkshire Dales are a wonderful place for birding. Distinctly different from rest of the National Park. the lower valleys are dominated by traditional hay meadows whilst the...

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    • Fri 10th May - 8.30am

    • 8 hours

    • Reeth Yorkshire Dales

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    • Sun 12th May - 8.30am

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    • Reeth Yorkshire Dales

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    • Sun 16th Jun - 8.30am

    • 8 hours

    • Reeth Yorkshire Dales

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    • Sun 23rd Jun - 8.30am

    • 8 hours

    • Reeth Yorkshire Dales

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