Event:
Birding Discovery Day - Forest And River Birds 2026
The Great Yorkshire Forest is one of the few areas of large landscapes in England we can truly call a forest. Habitat networks link the landscape over 30 miles in extent between Scarborough and Sutton Bank in the west.
Birding Discovery Day - Forest And River Birds 2026
The area is a complex mosaic of ancient woodland, semi-natural woodland, mixed woodland and commercial forest, all set within the beautiful North York Moors National Park. There are four main forest areas; Broxa, Langdale, Dalby and Cropton. Within and around the edges of the forest are many beautiful and historic North Yorkshire villages.
Key Birds: Northern Goshawk, European Honey-buzzard, Common Crossbill, European Turtle Dove, Tree Pipit, Common Redstart, Pied Flycatcher, Spotted Flycatcher, Dipper, Common Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, Marsh Tit, Willow Tit.
These one-day tours are designed for anyone, from beginners to the more experienced, who wish to join an enthusiastic small group tour where they will feel part of a team. Using our up to the minute information from our many contacts in the forest we will tailor the trip to a combination of group requests, weather conditions and the best birds around at the time. Meeting and drop off Crossgates Train Station, Seamer near Scarborough YO12 4LT
What you can expect on one of our Birding Discovery Days 2025/26:
- 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!
Richard Baines PGdip MCIEEM
Richard’s love of birds and wildlife started at age nine when he watched wide eyed as a charm of European Goldfinch fed on a thistle within a few feet of him in the grounds of his primary school. The next day he was busy drawing the flock in his art class./tutors/2/richard-baines-pgdip-mcieem
Margaret Boyd BSc PGCE
Margaret has been a keen birder from an early age, growing up in the Ribble Valley, in Lancashire. At a younger age Margaret spent most of her time out in the field on her local patch as well as birding across the country and abroad. She spent a summer as an/tutors/17/margaret-boyd-bsc-pgce
Jeni Davies
A great day out, I learnt a lot about identification, fieldcraft and got some stunning photos
Goshawk Birding Safari - Spring 2026
Northern Goshawks are one of the most magical birds in Europe. Their aerial display, strength and hunting ability is legendary. They are one of the most powerful and iconic raptors in the UK and...
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Sat 28th Mar - 8.30am
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North Yorkshire Forests
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£65
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Fri 3rd Apr - 8.30am
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Sat 4th Apr - 8.30am
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Sat 18th Apr - 8.30am
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Sat 2nd May - 8.30am
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Sun 3rd May - 8.30am
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Sun 7th Jun - 8.30am
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Mon 8th Jun - 8.30am
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Sat 20th Jun - 8.30am
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