We sent Naturetrek’s newest recruit, Bret Charman, on a month long trip to India to get a taste of this diverse country. We did give Bret one main task before he left: take plenty of photographs.  He was more than happy to oblige.

We sent Naturetrek’s newest recruit, Bret Charman, on a month-long trip to India to get a taste of this diverse country. We did give Bret one main task before he left – to take plenty of photographs – and he was more than happy to oblige.

As well as enjoying endemic and rare orchids on Sicily in April/May, botanist Jessica Turner was also impressed by the aerial acrobats of a Lanner Falcon – as it dipped into Etna’s cone!

European migrants, plus desert and oasis specialities were among the many birds on tour leader Richard Bashford’s list at the start of our 'Birding Southern Morocco' tour in April …

In La Brenne and Vienne, there’s a wide range of very good quality wetland areas, which equates to high dragonfly diversity! You can hope to see upwards of about 40 species on the 8-day holiday (more species than are found in the whole of the UK).

WIN A HOLIDAY!

Can you spare 30 seconds? We’ve been nominated ‘Best Wildlife & Nature Holiday Company’ in the prestigious 2025 British Travel Awards and need your support to win. Voters can win a range of fabulous travel prizes (regardless of who you vote for) including a holiday on a Greek island, a £5,000 villa holiday, a European river cruise and much more (view all prizes). We truly value your support!

Click to vote and enter prize draw!