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Comfortable rooms, good quiet location, very helpful owners and excellent food. A real privilege seeing adult birds taking food to their nests - Blue tit, Chaffinch and Greater spotted woodpecker. We were given plenty of time to observe and photograph. Everyone also enjoyed the moth trap being emptied - such a wide range of beautiful markings we never usually get to see. Oliver went out of his way to make sure we saw lots of different birds in different locations.
A.B. Somerset, May 23
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Exmoor in Spring
Tour Code: GBR206A 4-day tour in search of the birds and other wildlife of Exmoor's hills and combes.
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Summary
This short spring tour will explore areas in the north of Exmoor as we look for breeding birds, butterflies and other wildlife that inhabit the ancient woodlands, combes and moorland. Spring is an excellent time to visit when migrant birds, including warblers and flycatchers, return to swell the song of our resident species, nesting is in full swing and young mammals emerge into the world.
- Fantastic Exmoor scenery
- Spring migrants including Redstart, Pied Flycatcher & Wood Warbler
- Possibility of Merlin & Hen Harrier
- Variety of spring butterflies
- Exmoor ponies & Red Deer
- Moorland birds such as Whinchat, Stonechat, Redpoll, Linnet & Cuckoo
- Possibility of evening excursions for Tawny Owl & Nightjar
- Extend the tour to spend time in historic Bridgwater or Taunton
Outline Itinerary
Day 1
Meet Bridgwater, transfer to Exmoor
Day 2/3
Exmoor
Day 4
Exmoor then depart
What's Included?
- Accommodation:
Accommodation for this tour will be in a comfortable local hotel, with each room having en-suite facilities.
- Food:
Meals are included on a half board basis. Lunches are at additional cost.
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Oliver was amazing! He knew so much and was so happy to share his knowledge with us. Excellent hearing and brilliant bird, insect, moth, plant spotting. So kind and helpful at all times.
C.A. Hampshire, May 2023
Dates & Prices
2026
Departures
Availability
Cost
Tue 26th May – Fri 29th May
3
£795
Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£795
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£120
Tour Leader:
Please note that, whilst we assign leaders to particular tours well in advance, we reserve the right to make changes if necessary
Oliver Smart
Tour Leader: Oliver Smart
Following a childhood fascination with the natural world, Oliver went on to study ornithology at the University of Birmingham during his mid-twenties. Alongside an emerging interest in photography, learning the art of bird ringing and volunteering for the Avon Wildlife Trust, BTO and RSPB, Oliver has put time to good use. His main passion is birds and through photography he has built a diverse collection of imagery, which is represented by both RSPB Images and Alamy. Combined with a desire to travel, Oliver has explored many parts of the world; his favourite destinations usually including a seabird colony or two, where the sight, sound, smell and opportunities for a photographer are second to none. His claim to fame to date though is an image he took in the Seychelles which has been used on a bank note!
2027
Departures
Availability
Cost
Tue 25th May – Fri 28th May
SPACES
£795
Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£795
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£120
Tour Leader:
Please note that, whilst we assign leaders to particular tours well in advance, we reserve the right to make changes if necessary
Oliver Smart
Tour Leader: Oliver Smart
Following a childhood fascination with the natural world, Oliver went on to study ornithology at the University of Birmingham during his mid-twenties. Alongside an emerging interest in photography, learning the art of bird ringing and volunteering for the Avon Wildlife Trust, BTO and RSPB, Oliver has put time to good use. His main passion is birds and through photography he has built a diverse collection of imagery, which is represented by both RSPB Images and Alamy. Combined with a desire to travel, Oliver has explored many parts of the world; his favourite destinations usually including a seabird colony or two, where the sight, sound, smell and opportunities for a photographer are second to none. His claim to fame to date though is an image he took in the Seychelles which has been used on a bank note!
Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?
For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.
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