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Naturetrek by Diana J, 14 Dec 2020
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London's Walthamstow Wetlands

Our second day trip with Naturetrek in the UK. We were very fortunate to have Ben Chapple as our guide, he is superb. His knowledge of the natural world is immense, he is friendly and is excellent company. We had a great day and enjoyed visiting a part of London that we were unfamiliar with.

Our second day trip with Naturetrek in the UK. We were very fortunate to have Ben Chapple as our guide, he is superb. His knowledge of the natural world is immense, he is friendly and is excellent company. We had a great day and enjoyed visiting a part of London that we were unfamiliar with.

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Naturetrek are a highly professional and knowledgeable operator to book any tour with. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them.

Naturetrek by Valerie, 13 Dec 2020
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Naturetrek - Norfolk - Grey Seals & Wintering Birds

It was great, and the ‘leader’ was excellent - very knowledgeable and interesting. It was a super day, with a super group

It was great, and the ‘leader’ was excellent - very knowledgeable and interesting. It was a super day, with a super group

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Naturetrek is an excellent company and this was my 4th trip with them (others were Sweden, Azores, Serengeti). I am already booked for another late next year (Kenya). Very good for single travellers.

Naturetrek by Amadeus, 12 Dec 2020
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Excellent Norfolk Day Trip

Excellent day trip with Seals, Marsh Harriers, three different swans and an Iceland Gull as a bonus. Well led and organised and really delivered.

Excellent day trip with Seals, Marsh Harriers, three different swans and an Iceland Gull as a bonus. Well led and organised and really delivered.

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I have now completed three day trips with Naturetrek. All three guides have been excellent, knowledgeable and able to find the birds and the trips have been well organised. I had a trip to Spain cancelled this year due to COVID and Naturetrek dealt with this very professionally and helpfully so I decided to postpone to next year. Their communication is excellent.

Naturetrek by Rara, 11 Dec 2020
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A perfect day out.

We took this one day trip to Mansands and the River Dart after the monotony of the second lockdown. Mike Langman was an excellent leader and knew the area well. The day was made by the exceptional weather for early December. Sunny, mild and very little wind for most of the time. The arrangements with Sean the boat skipper went well. We had some good bird sightings as well as breaching dolphins. The arrng

We took this one day trip to Mansands and the River Dart after the monotony of the second lockdown. Mike Langman was an excellent leader and knew the area well. The day was made by the exceptional weather for early December. Sunny, mild and very little wind for most of the time. The arrangements with Sean the boat skipper went well. We had some good bird sightings as well as breaching dolphins. The arrng

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The organisations was good and adherence to Covid protocols excellent.

Naturetrek by Anna, 10 Dec 2020
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Bird watching in the New Forest, UK.

It was a crisp and sunny day with little wind so an ideal day to be out in the Forest. Dominic Couzens, our tour leader for the day, arrived just before we did and as soon as we walked with him away from the car park we were delighted to begin seeing birds that we would not otherwise have seen. His knowledge of the Forest, the birds and their habitat was comprehensive and we couldn't have wished for more. During the day, Mr Couzens introduced ...

It was a crisp and sunny day with little wind so an ideal day to be out in the Forest. Dominic Couzens, our tour leader for the day, arrived just before we did and as soon as we walked with him away from the car park we were delighted to begin seeing birds that we would not otherwise have seen. His knowledge of the Forest, the birds and their habitat was comprehensive and we couldn't have wished for more. During the day, Mr Couzens introduced us to a variety of sites (with short drives in between and plenty of walking) tailoring the day to our preferences and what we were likely to see where (e.g. hawfinches, goldcrests, coal tits, marsh tits, Dartford warblers), also mentioning other species (e.g. woodcock, goshawks, crossbills and hen harriers) that we might see on a return visit. Oh and of course, we saw plenty of ponies and donkeys as well as pigs and deer, all foraging the landscape. Our second day trip. We will certainly look out for more

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Specialists in natural history holidays, Naturetrek has responded to the pandemic's restrictions with local day trip excursions choosing places of interest and providing excellent tour leaders.

Naturetrek by PamC , 10 Dec 2020
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An excellent and informative day's birdwatching on foot and a river cruise

It is amazing just how many birds can be seen on a very cold but sunny day in South Devon. Small birds included Firecrest and Goldcrest, Cirl Bunting and Chiffchaff; also large birds such as Buzzard and a Peregrine Falcon. And during the cruise on the River Dart we were spoiled for choice; Grey Herons, Egrets, Oystercatchers, Redshank and many more, and a grey seal loitering on a pontoon. But the prize of the day goes to the Great Northern Diver ...

It is amazing just how many birds can be seen on a very cold but sunny day in South Devon. Small birds included Firecrest and Goldcrest, Cirl Bunting and Chiffchaff; also large birds such as Buzzard and a Peregrine Falcon. And during the cruise on the River Dart we were spoiled for choice; Grey Herons, Egrets, Oystercatchers, Redshank and many more, and a grey seal loitering on a pontoon. But the prize of the day goes to the Great Northern Diver which was happy to entertain us for 10 minutes or more. Our tour leader was excellent in giving us tips on how to distinguish between similar birds by sight and sound. And being a local to the area he also gave us some history about places that we visited both on foot and on the river trip.

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I have been on many holidays with Naturetrek and always found the organization of the tour to be excellent, and the tour leaders very knowledgable. The choice of destinations is worldwide and well chosen.

Naturetrek by Miss S M 20, 10 Dec 2020
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The wildlife of Otmoor

A dull and misty day which seemed very unpromising at first but Jessica's keen and expert eye managed to find 46 species going about their everyday business whatever the weather. In spite of the cold the day passed all too quickly, and with a grand finale of starlings murmuring into the reeds at dusk, we made the most of the light we had.

A dull and misty day which seemed very unpromising at first but Jessica's keen and expert eye managed to find 46 species going about their everyday business whatever the weather. In spite of the cold the day passed all too quickly, and with a grand finale of starlings murmuring into the reeds at dusk, we made the most of the light we had.

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Brilliant

Naturetrek by KarenP, 8 Dec 2020
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The Somerset Levels (Day Trip). A great experience

A very enjoyable day led by Chris Griffin. He shared his in depth knowledge of the area and wildlife. We saw so much more than had we been on our own. Chris identified all the birds many of which we would have missed without his guidance.

A very enjoyable day led by Chris Griffin. He shared his in depth knowledge of the area and wildlife. We saw so much more than had we been on our own. Chris identified all the birds many of which we would have missed without his guidance.

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Naturetrek is a tour operator that cares about its customers and has great customer service. We have been on a few of their holidays and will go with them again.

Naturetrek by Miss H P 20, 7 Dec 2020
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Norfolk Day Trip

Seal watching and birding on the Norfolk coast

Seal watching and birding on the Norfolk coast

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Excellent. Well organised, friendly and efficient

Naturetrek by Tim, 7 Dec 2020
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Uplifting on a gloomy winter's day

It takes a certain level of hope and expectation to get one out of bed more than an hour before dawn on a grey sleety day in winter with the temperature only just over freezing point. Hope and expectation there was aplenty, because was it time for another Naturetrek day trip - this time to Oxfordshire. We were rewarded with lots of farmland birds, including more singing Corn Buntings in one place than I've heard or seen anywhere in the UK in ...

It takes a certain level of hope and expectation to get one out of bed more than an hour before dawn on a grey sleety day in winter with the temperature only just over freezing point. Hope and expectation there was aplenty, because was it time for another Naturetrek day trip - this time to Oxfordshire. We were rewarded with lots of farmland birds, including more singing Corn Buntings in one place than I've heard or seen anywhere in the UK in any season. The guide, Martin, was really knowledgeable and helpful, and we had an enjoyable day's walk. Even the sun came out at the end of the day, reflecting my brightened spirits.

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Why do I go on Naturetrek day trips in the UK when I can (and sometimes do) just jump in the car and go to a nature reserve on my own? Because it's so much better if the tour is to the right place (and the right parts of the right place), with someone who seemingly has eyes in the back of their head to spot the wildlife that I've missed, who can tell me about a bird one minute and a plant or insect the next. They've got the right routes - often adapted to the circumstances on the day - and all of the logistics are worked out: in the case of multi-day or foreign trips, the hotels are excellent and full of character. I'm also in the company of other pleasant, like-minded guests (Covid-limited, of course). Plus all of the back-office stuff (bookings, admin, etc) is smooth, communications are good and everyone is so friendly yet professional. And always good value for money.