GG Wildlife Experiences

14/01/2025

14/01/2025

“BIG NEWS, BIG NEWS” Kingfisher Photo Hide

Well that line shows my age …

We are very excited to announce the opening of our long awaited Kingfisher photography hide. It’s been almost a year in the making, there’s been some delays due to weather and water levels at unusually high levels that hindered the original late summer 2024 opening.

But we are finally there and taking bookings already.

We are running regular Tuesday and Thursday sessions from March and monthly workshops on the first Friday of the month April till September.

Take a look at the website for more details. Go to experiences/wildlife photography/photo hides

ggwildlifeexperiences.co.uk/photography-hides/

Here are a few recent photos from the hide.

Drop us a message if you would like to find out more.

26/12/2024

A belated Merry Christmas and I hope everyone has an amazing new year. Here’s a festive photo that was featured recently on the front cover of our local magazine. I hope to see you in 2025 for another year of amazing wildlife experiences.

15/11/2024

** Wildlife Experiences Vouchers - Christmas Discount**

With Just 40 nights to go until Christmas why not get that wildlife loving friend, family member or work colleague a gift they will not forget.

Whether they are New to exploring Nature & Birdwatching or just need that little bit of insight into where to look, what to listen for and even what time of the year or even day, we can give you tips and insight of how to appreciate nature through the eyes of an expert guide.
Why not checkout our Tripadvisor reviews to see what people say.

Based on the borders of The Chiltern Hills and North Wessex Downs where The River Thames cuts through the landscape, (The Goring Gap), its the perfect location to explore wildlife.
By Train: 45 mins from London Paddington & Oxford, 15 mins from Reading.

From Group walk experiences to Private sessions for 2 and even Wildlife Photography 1-2-1s and New for 2025 Kingfisher Photography Hide sessions and Workshops.

With each voucher personalised to order for either a particular experience or a monetary value there is bound be something for everyone.

Plus 20% discount on all vouchers purchased until the end of 2025, just use coupon code XMAS20 at checkout. Head over to - ggwildlifeexperiences.co.uk/experience-vouchers

Here's to a great Christmas and looking forward to many wildlife packed experiences in 2025.

08/11/2024

It was a pleasure to sponsor and be a judge for this photo competition - some amazing entries!

19 stunning photos from the BBOWT 2024 Photography Competition that emphasise the importance of wildlife and conservation.

24/10/2024

Even with the wet weather and the river levels at record highs last month our local Kingfishers have still been very active - fortunately the last broods of 3 pairs I've been keeping an eye on fledged just 1-2 days before the nest sites were under water. Here are some photos from the last few weeks, enjoy.

19/08/2024

Delighted to be supporting this great competition again this year, and see the work of some talented up and coming photographers too 👏🏻👏🏻

“…You never know when those "moments" will occur, so take your camera with you wherever you go and be aware of the beauty in nature around you.”

We’re delighted to have Steve Gozdz, professional wildlife photographer and founder of GG Wildlife Experiences, on our panel of experts to judge this year’s photography competition. Not only that, but all category winners will be able to hone their skills with Steve in a wildlife photography masterclass.

The contest closes on Monday 26 August, so this is your final week to capture a nature moment and send us your snaps for a chance to win prizes and awards!

Click here for more information and to enter: https://buff.ly/49pnaXd

📸 Common blue butterfly by Rob Pycraft | Highly Commended in Photo Competition 2023 – Insects & Arachnids

12/04/2024

Currently on a little break over on the Isle of Wight. We used to come every year but this is first time back since 2019.

27/03/2024

A SHORT WALK ALONG THE RIVER

Spring time truly is wonderful - so much song and so many things to see.
Here are a few pictures from this mornings walk in just 2hrs we saw so much.

If you would like to know more about our experiences take a look at the website or drop us an email to get added to our mailing list for all the latest news.

27/02/2024

*SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT*

Following requests from customers who wanted prints from photos taken on their experience; but were looking for a more "Artistic Style" as they didn't fit in with existing art or the décor. I've been experimenting with different effects and styles - this I particularly like.

WHAT DO YOU THINK? - WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE MORE LIKE THIS?

Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus)

*Digitally layered watercolour background created from the original image, taken at Milton Keynes 26.02.24


Everyone

17/02/2024

Local Wildlife Overcoming the Elements!

Even though the recent high levels of the Thames down at Streatley have affected businesses and land the wildlife continue to thrive and are getting ready for the imminent arrival of spring. All photos taken within the grounds of The Swan/Coppa club Streatley.

21/12/2023

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR WILDLIFE LOVERS -20% OFF VOUCHERS

Grab a last minute Christmas gift for friends, family or even work colleagues that are interested in nature and exploring its beauty in beautiful countryside.

Only 12 minutes train ride from reading and under an hour from London Paddington.

20% off a personalised monetary or experience voucher purchased until the end of 2023. Use code XMAS23

Head over to the website - /experience-vouchers.

20/12/2023

THATS A WRAP

Well our last group walk in 2023 really was a special one.
Close encounter with a male Kingfisher with a very hearty breakfast and a bonus of an Otter swimming near Goring Lock and dropping in to the Streatley for breakfast.

MERRY CHRISTMAS! everyone and don’t forget to get your e-vouchers in time for Christmas. Link in comments.

18/12/2023

LAST EXPERIENCE OF 2023 - Weds 10am Kingfisher Spotting!
Absolutely delighted with the increase in visitors, experience takers, and returning customers during 2023.
Almost all come via recommendation, and some are visiting from quite far afield - further north in the UK, some Europe, and now the US!
We’ll be running our final Kingfisher Spotting walk of 2023, which is our final event of the year, this coming Weds at 10am.
We have had some amazing sightings over this year, of several pairs with broods.
A beautiful place to live and work, Goring on Thames.
If I don’t see you at this, hopefully see you in 2024! 💚
E-Vouchers are available if you want to gift a unique experience to a loved one - from Kingfisher Spotting to Boat Trips, Group Walks to meet like minded people to private events for families or individuals, photography lessons to day trips.

23/11/2023

The illusive Bittern. Taken at Elmley National Nature Reserve yesterday.

11/11/2023

DO YOU CLOSE OVER THE WINTER?
Whilst we offer fewer dates, we certainly don’t - and this has been the busiest Autumn into Winter yet!
A gorgeous start today…. A 4 hour experience with sunrise, mist, glinting frost…. And I have no doubt, a Kingfisher or an Otter for our guests 💚

We also offer less dates as a few hours a day is spent on vouchers as people start getting ready for Christmas Gifting, buying their vouchers online. Looking forward to seeing so many of you already in 2024! 🎁

16/10/2023

AUTUMN SIGHTINGS!
Sorry for the radio silence; the experience bookings have not slowed as we headed into Autumn - and the volume of Kingfisher sightings have been phenomenal!
Even just yesterday, a Walking up an Appetite experience had four Kingfishers sightings, some for some time as they fished and moved back and forth.
Absolutely delightful!
We still have some experiences available to book Pre Christmas (sorry, the dreaded C word), and yes, dates for next year are going on this week so you can get ahead.
Have a great week!

30/09/2023

THE EARLY BIRDS!
As we head into Autumn we are already getting requests for Christmas Gift Vouchers. You are a super organised bunch.
We have set up the Gift Voucher purchase section to have the ability to let us know it’s a Christmas Gift Voucher as this will influence the design chosen as well as mean validity of 12 months is from 25th Dec onwards.
You can’t say fairer than that, to help you get organised early!
Any questions please drop us an email on [email protected] or see the link in the Facebook comments to browse or purchase!