Go Slow ... in Sweden

Central Sweden boasts a peaceful patchwork of boreal forest, lakes, meadows and farmland, all of which are home to an exciting selection of northern birds. We will be based for the duration of this 6-day ‘Go Slow’ holiday at the comfortable Sätra Brunn hotel, set in beautiful parkland, where guests can enjoy some gentle afternoon birding, or finish the day with a relaxing dip in the heated swimming pool and spa. The quiet roads enable us to easily explore our beautiful surroundings, including the nearby wetlands where we will enjoy a good selection of ducks and waders, many of them resplendent in their breeding plumages, and a large area of forest which supports good numbers of breeding woodpeckers, including Black, Threetoed and Grey-headed. Each day we will return to our hotel with plenty of time to relax during the late afternoon, and then, on at least two evenings, those who wish may choose to accompany our tour leader on a post-dinner excursion to search for the diminutive Pygmy Owl and the mighty Great Grey Owl, which is known to breed nearby … surely a highlight of the holiday for many!