Wildlife & Birdwatching
The Yorkshire Coast, North York Moors National Park and the Yorkshire Wolds are amazing places for wildlife with many diverse habitats and spectacular scenery. YCN's top-class wildlife safaris are led by local experts in a small group environment allowing time for everyone to learn and ensuring pressure on wildlife is kept to a minimum. From snakes on the moors, birds of prey and butterflies in the hidden depths of the Great Yorkshire Forest to rare migrant birds at the sandy beaches of Spurn Point and rocky cliffs of Filey, Flamborough and Bempton. If you don't see what you want on this page, give us a call!
Design Your Own Wildlife Safari - (holiday Break)
Yorkshire Coast Nature is offering an exclusive opportunity to design your own very special wildlife safari or photography workshop holiday! From the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds and Derwent...
Black Grouse Birding Safari
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...
Birding Discovery Day - The Uplands In Winter 2023/24
The northern Yorkshire Dales are a wonderful place for birding. Distinctly different from rest of the National Park. The heather clad moorlands of the Nidderdale AONB, Area of Outstanding...
Birding Discovery Day - Estuary Waders & Raptors 2023/24
The Humber estuary is a fantastic place for wildlife and a magnet for a host of wading birds over the winter. Vast flocks gather to feed on the nutritious mud, providing a spectacular display....
Birding Discovery Day - Winter Wetlands 2023/24
Wildfowl, Waders and Raptors of the Lower Derwent Valley The Lower Derwent Valley is one of the most impressive sites for birding in the north of England. This magical area supports tens of...
Goshawk Birding Safari 2024
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...
Birding Discovery Day - Forest And River Birds
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...
Birdwatching Courses - Beginners And Intermediate Levels 2024
Birdwatching or birding is a wonderful way to connect with nature. There are so many birds around us and each one has a different story. Based in York the course will be 8 sessions over 8 weeks -...
Bhutan - Birding And Wildlife Spring 2024
Birds and Wildlife in the Land of the Thunder Dragon April 26th - May 17th 2024 YCN are excited to be working with Indus Experinces to bring you the trip of a lifetime!...
Birding And Bears In Transylvania 2024
A Birding holiday helping Wildlife Conservation The famous area of Transylvania in the northern part of Romania is a region rich in birds and wildlife. On this exclusive nine-day tour (eight...
Birding Discovery Day - Flamborough Headland - Spring Migration
Spring on the spectacular coast of East and North Yorkshire is a great time for many species, from migrant songbirds and shorebirds to thousands of nesting seabirds! Join expert local...
Bird Sound Safari - Forests 2024
In our busy lives we rarely make time to listen to the amazing sounds of nature. This immersive forest walk is a wonderful opportunity to join professional wildlife guide Richard Baines on an...
Birding Discovery Day - Spurn Migrants 2024
Spurn is one of the best Bird Observatories in the entire UK for bird migration. Its unique combination of geography, habitat and location combine to attract, 'funnel' and concentrate migratory...
Spurn Birding Holiday - Spring Migrants 2024
Spurn is one of the top Bird Observatories in the UK for bird migration. The unique long, narrow hook of Spurn at the southern end of the Holderness coastline encourages birds to follow the narrow...
Nightjar Safaris North York Moors National Park 2024
Join us on a safari with a difference as we go on the search for the incredible elusive 'Nightjar' . This nocturnal bird is famed for its churring love call and aerobatic courtship...
Northumberland Wildlife Spectacular 2024
Join us on the 27th, 28th and 29th June 2024 on an incredible wildlife watching and photography trip to the Northumberland coast. We will be visiting the Farne Islands , Coquet Island (no...
An Evening With Puffins (and Friends)
Join our local expert Mark for a relaxed evening in the company of Puffins, Razorbills, Guillemots, Kittiwakes, Fulmars, Shags and more at our favourite secret spots! You're guaranteed...
Seabirds And Whales - Twilight Trips 2024
These special afternoon/evening boat trips will sail from the wonderful fishing village of Staithes. These trips will last up to three hours and are designed to give people an experince of...
Raptor Migration Spectacular - Tarifa Spain 2024
A seven-day, fully-guided, small group tour with three key three amazing key features; spectacular raptor migration, rich and varied land-based birding at woodlands, wetlands and mountains, and a...
Seabirds And Whales A Yorkshire Adventure 2024
A Birding and Cetecean Safari on the Sea! 2024 These special longer boat trips will sail from the wonderful fishing village of Staithes. These trips will last up to five hours....
Spurn Birding Holiday - Autumn Migrants 2024
Spurn is one of the top Bird Observatories in the UK for bird migration. The unique long, narrow hook of Spurn at the southern end of the Holderness coastline encourages birds to follow the narrow...
