Guernsey Wildlife Tours

20/11/2019

My new website will be up and running soon and I will be taking bookings for next year which is incredibly exciting. I am just looking through some of the testimonials from folks that I have taken on bespoke local tours and this one made me both proud and optimistic for days to come.

“My husband and I had a wonderful Guernsey tour with Chris. He picked us up from the pier, and drove us around Guernsey for four hours. We visited the Little Chapel, German fortifications, gorgeous coastal areas, and beautiful hidden places with stunning views and lots of photo opportunities. Chris was born and raised on Guernsey, and his knowledge of the history and current economic conditions was fascinating. He provided a wonderful picnic lunch with local Guernsey products. I would definitely recommend Chris’s tour. It was the highlight of our 12 day UK cruise.”

Let’s hope 2020 sees many more folks enjoying our Island home with Guernsey Wildlife Tours.

19/11/2019

19/11/2019

26/02/2018

Last week's half term 'Kids Go Wild' groups were a real success and joy! It was great to see some children I had already met through competitions at The Bird Box, guided walks etc. How wonderful it is that there are youngsters out there who already have a genuine interest and passion for wildlife? It's also fantastic to meet and see parents who are actively supporting their children's curiosity and thirst for knowledge!
In spite of the cold, which at times did alter the plan slightly, all the children seemed to enjoy the challenge of finding 40 species of bird in 2 hours. A couple of groups fell narrowly short of the target, with a few of the easier species not playing fair, and one group took an extra hour to get there but the underpinning sense of fun was what counted.
I think the Kids Go Wild! club will become a permanent feature of what we do at Guernsey Wildlife Tours but I'd initially like to gauge interest by suggesting that parents who are in control of children's (much busier) social lives, just send me a quick message with an email address, no. of children and their ages. I'll simply add the address to a news letter and keep you posted. There may be two groups according to age or even on group size. We'll soon find out. Take care for now and I look forward to hearing from you.
You can read the reviews of a couple of parents a bit further down on this FB page!

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22/02/2018

Great day out for our 40 species in 2 hours challengers, today. Have to admit we were having so much fun we stayed out a bit longer than the two hours but we saw more than enough birds. I have to say that some of the youngsters that have been out in the last couple of days really have some knowledge, I've been taken aback on more than one occasion. I can see already that only good things will come of the decision I finally made to start this venture. Made 200 likes today, as well.....so thanks for the support everyone. Appreciated. CBx It's been all about the more common species the last couple of days.....still all beautiful, mind!

21/02/2018

Had an awesome group this afternoon attempting the 40 species in 2 hours challenge. 4 children, 2 adults and some really great spotting going on. We fell a few short of our target as the cold got the better of us for our second stint on the coast but we had great views of Marsh Harriers from the van and that was a pretty cool thing to see. Let's see what tomorrow brings......I still have space in the morning at 0900 and in the afternoon at 1430.

19/02/2018

Right then. Anyone fancy a challenge? Who thinks it's possible to spot 40 different species of bird in two hours, on and around Guernsey?
I do, and I reckon as it's half term I could rally some extra eagle eyes to help me!
On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday I will be doing 'KIDS GO WILD' sessions lasting two hours.
The mission, should you choose to accept, will be to spot 40 species in that time.
We'll start with a walk around Saumarez Park and down through the nature trail to Cobo. From there we'll take a trip, in the van, down the coast and a walk along the shingle bank path at L'eree, visit the hide at Claire Mare Nature Reserve and return to the park.
Parents are more than welcome to join us and follow us to L'eree in their cars but should they want the couple of hours to themselves then that is also fine and totally understandable!!
I can take 6 children per session at £10 each. The sessions are as follows. 0900-1100, 1145-1345 and 1430-1630. We will be leaving sharp at these times from the cafe so if you could be ten minutes early that would be great. I will have to set the age at 8yrs and over for unaccompanied children, for this one, I'm afraid.
Sound like fun? Give me a message to book a space. Take care for now. CB

19/02/2018

Great news. At last this dream has come in to fruition. Guernsey Wildlife Tours are a new, fully insured tour experience, focussing on Guernsey's wildlife and nature. The aim is to share some of our nature reserves, coastline and other areas of natural beauty with visitors and locals, young and not so, alike.
We have a 7 seat vehicle for comfortable transport around the Island and will look to provide a hamper style lunch, packed full of local produce. Watch this space for more information coming shortly! CB