Bird Watching

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Bird Watching in Derbyshire and the Peak District.
 

 

  • 5 days guided bird watching

  • 6 nights accommodation; 4 nights Dinner B & B at the New Bath Hotel in Matlock Bath and 2 nights B & B at De Vere's Village Hotel, Attenborough. Arriving for Sunday evening meal and departing after breakfast Saturday.

  • Packed lunches will be provided for 5 days.

  • Transfers to each location and between hotels and back on the Saturday if you left a car at the first hotel.

  • Evening talk

 

  

This bird watching tour will give you an introduction to birds in different types of habitat in Derbyshire and the Peak District. It will take place when most migrants are on the move giving you the advantage of spotting visiting birds. You will be guided by expert Peter Gibbon who has a relaxed and professional approach to bird watching.

The holiday is useful if you are taking your first steps into bird watching tours and for anyone who wants to experience birds of the UK.

You will be taken to a different location each day where you will be given lots of help to identify and watch birds in different environments like moors, woodland, rivers, reservoirs and farmland. You will also get to visit the washlands of the Trent Valley.

The timing of the holiday is intended to capture the Spring movement of birds. You might see winter visitors like a bittern or even spot an Osprey on its way through the county.

At least one day will include Carsington Water where you will see birds on and around the reservoir which has an extensive list of bird sightings. Other locations include Beeley Moor and Chatsworth Estate, Lathkill or Monsal Dale and the Derwent Valley rising out of Cromford. With Peter's knowledge of the county's best locations there is a good chance that you will spot up to 100 species.

The exact locations will depend on the weather and the possibility of any unusual sightings of birds that might be around. Walking will not be strenuous and you will not be made to do anything you don't want.

The holiday will include an evening with your expert, Peter Gibbon, who will tell you about the week ahead and present an interesting talk from his own experience of bird watching.

What to Bring and What to Wear :

 

 

  

What to Bring

  • Binoculars : 8x42 or 8x40s. 
  • A Bird id book like Collins Bird Guide

Most people like to bring their own binoculars and id books but we can help out if you let us know in plenty of time

  • Day sack
  • Sun cream and lippy
  • Water bottle/dehydration system
  • Notepad if you want to keep a record of your sightings.
  • You might want to bring a camera and make sure you have enough storage disc space or films and don't forget the battery charger !

What to wear

  • Stout footwear that you don't mind getting scuffed or muddy
  • Water proofs
  • Clothes appropriate for the time of year and which allow you to walk relaxed and comfortably.

Transfer for three days will be provided by taxi/mini-bus and non of the journeys should be more than an hour.
     
Suitable For :
 
Anyone new to bird watching in the UK or wanting an introduction to bird watching tours.
Tutor:   Peter Gibbon
Accommodation :    
     
Date :
  

April 29 – May 5
Prices :  

Price £559
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Print off a Booking Form from here, complete it and send it to us.
You can also telephone us on 01335 371810  to make a provisional reservation.

 

 

  

 

 

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