Derbyshire Bird Tours

27/03/2024

Another wonderful mid-week walk yesterday at Erewash & Aldercar. Some wonderful spring bird song & hunting Barn Owl. To top it off was a bit of sunshine and the air filled with lots of singing Song Thrush.

24/03/2024

Magical moss today up in the Prak District. Curlew, Lapwing, meadow Pipits & Skylarks too.

23/03/2024

3 spots left on Tuesday's bird walk at Erewash Meadows & Aldercar Flash.
A mixed habitat stroll to discover some early spring birds.
https://www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/service-page/erewash-meadows-aldercar-flash?referral=service_list_widget

20/03/2024

2 trips to Bradford Dale this week with some great birds and wonderful company.
Thankyou to all that came along on our walks.
Visit http://Derbyshirebirdtours.com to find out more.

17/03/2024

3 places left on a walk around Erewash Meadows & Aldercar Flash. Tuesday 26th March.
Follow the link to book a place. Just £20 per person.

Starting off at Erewash Meadows we will walk through wetland meadows, grassland & woodland. Then moving on to follow the River Erewash to Aldercar Flash Nature Reserve with more wetland habitat & open water. These places can throw up some surprises along with great birds like an early Little Ringed....

16/03/2024

Full list of upcoming short walks & day trips.
All include free local transport.
Maximum of 6 people per trip which keeps it personal & relaxed.
We're doing trips to again this year, sit back and let us do the driving.
https://www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails

15/03/2024

Due to illness a place has opened up on next Tuesday's walk along the River Bradford at Bradford Dale. This truly is a wonderful site for many species.
Follow the link to book your place.

Join me at Bradford Dale for a winter birdwatching experience. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned birdwatcher, this tour will give you the chance to observe some incredible species in their natural habitat. Depending on what we see, the tour can last from two hours up to six hours. The walk is....

12/03/2024

Just 3 places left now on this Saturday's walk.
6 people max.
Fresh air, great company & a bit of bird watching too, what more could you ask for?
Stanage Edge to Redmires Reservoir.
https://derbyshirebirdtours.com/service-page/stanage-edge-to-redmires?referral=service_list_widget

11/03/2024

Join me this Saturday on a bird walk.
Slow & relaxing pace to step off the treadmill.
An 8km walk from Hollin Bank Car park to Redmires reservoirs passing by Stanedge Pole. Taking in multiple habitats and the species that visit there in early spring.

An 8km walk from Hollin Bank Car park to Redmires reservoirs passing by Stanedge Pole. Taking in multiple habitats and the species that visit there in early spring. There is a 250m ascent but the climb is steady and will be taken, as usual with our walks, very slowly. Buzzard, Kestrel, Stonechat, Re...

06/03/2024

Join me on a guided bird walk.
Monday 10th June - Ladybower Tor
£20 per person

https://derbyshirebirdtours.com/service-page/ladybower-tor-summer-walk?referral=service_list_widget

06/03/2024

Join me on a guided bird walk.
Saturday 30th March - River Dove to Gypsy Bank
£20 per person

https://www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/service-page/river-dove-from-milldale-to-gypsy-bank-3?referral=service_list_widget

06/03/2024

Join me on a guided bird walk.
Tuesday 26th March - Erewash & Aldercar
£20 per person

https://www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/service-page/erewash-meadows-aldercar-flash-1?referral=service_list_widget

06/03/2024

Join me on a guided bird walk.
Saturday 16th March - Stanage Edge to Redmires
£20 per person

https://www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/service-page/stanage-edge-to-redmires?referral=service_list_widget

06/03/2024

Join me on a guided bird walk.
Saturday 9th March - Tucklesholme & Drakelow
£20 per person

https://www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/service-page/tucklesholme-drakelow-nature-reserves?referral=service_list_widget

04/03/2024

March 2024 Newsletter now available
https://www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/post/march-2024-newsletter

27/02/2024

One more date added for the very popular evening with Nightjars.
Wednesday 19th June.

The wonderful Nightjar can be a difficult and unpredictable bird to see. Join a small group (6 max) on an evening walk, keeping our eyes and our ears open. 2 - 2.5 hours of pure joy. Also possibly see Cuckoo & Woodcock.

27/02/2024

Just added this morning.
One of our most popular walks.
Ladybower Tor, Monday 10th June 2024.
Ring Ouzel, Cuckoo, Pied Flycatcher & so much more.
Follow the link to book a place.

A good 6.6km walk taking in Oak Woodland, open Grouse Moor & Conifer plantation. I have listed 83 species of bird in this area including Pied & Spotted Flycatcher, Tree Pipit, Redstart, Cuckoo, Ring Ouzel, Whinchat & many more. Join me on a wild journey in a landscape of surprises. A lift can be off...

27/02/2024

Another Bempton Cliffs day trip added this morning.
Wednesday 8th May 2024
Follow the link below to book.
This is a must place to visit.

As this is a mid-week tour I will have to set a minimum number of participants. If I don't get at least 3 people on the trip it may be cancel & a issue a full refund. Pick up will be either on route or from a local pick up point, agreed in advance. Bempton Cliffs has to be one of the best wildlife e...

27/02/2024

Another chance to walk along the River Dove to Gypsy Bank.
A wonderful place to watch birds and enjoy stunning scenery.
Saturday 30th March.
4 places left

A wonderful and diverse walk starting in Milldale Village near Alstonfield. Following the River Dove this walk takes in not only the river but woodland, open grassland & farmland. There is one short steep climb up Gypsy Bank but this can be done in stages as we take in the great vistas. Home to Dipp...

27/02/2024

Another mid-week walk, this time at Erewash Meadows & Aldercar Flash.
Tuesday 26th March 2024
Book using the link below.

Starting off at Erewash Meadows we will walk through wetland meadows, grassland & woodland. Then moving on to follow the River Erewash to Aldercar Flash Nature Reserve with more wetland habitat & open water. These places can throw up some surprises along with great birds like an early Little Ringed....

27/02/2024

A mid-week walk at the very, very beautiful Bradford Dale.
2 places left.
Book using the link below.

Join me at Bradford Dale for a winter birdwatching experience. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned birdwatcher, this tour will give you the chance to observe some incredible species in their natural habitat. Depending on what we see, the tour can last from two hours up to six hours. The walk is....

27/02/2024

After being washed out on Saturday we're giving Tucklesholme & Drakelow another go.
Transport available from Belper area.
Open for bookings now!

This hidden Nature Reserve run by Derbyshire Wildlife Trust is a beautiful quite place to observe many species of birds. Habitats include Woodland & several large ponds to give a great variety of sightings. Only accessible by permission of the trust this is a wonderful opportunity to explore this pe...

21/02/2024

Sundays walk at Hardwick Hall could have been our muddiest walk ever. But we did se some great birds too.

15/02/2024

Pioneering habitat bank to support biodiversity opens in Chesterfield

A wildlife project near Chesterfield has become the first in Derbyshire to be secured by new legislation to support biodiversity.

15/02/2024

Still 3 places left on a birdwatching walk around the grounds of Hardwick Hall this Sunday, 18th Feb.

Free transport from the Belper/Matlock areas on on route. Hardwick Hall is run by The National Trust and is home to some wonderful wildlife. Tour length is from 3 hour to 6 hours, depending on what we see. A mix of grazed grasslands, wooded areas and several ponds you can find a good mix of bird spe...

15/02/2024

Colour is upon us.
Always a welcome site as spring inches closer.

13/02/2024

Some exciting walks coming up.
A few places left, so take a look to see if one of these bird walks takes your fancy.
For beginners, the curious & people who just love wildlife.
Free Local transport is available. Contact me for more details.
https://www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails

06/02/2024

February News Letter now available.

04/02/2024

Take a look at the up coming walks & day trips.
Please RT to spread the word.
Thank you.
https://derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails