Wildlife & Birding Tours

We offer a variety of tours, which we like to tailor to the interests and requirements of our guests. Tours can be run as a single day experience, as well as 3 or 4 night stays. The number of participants on a tour varies but is typically between 2 & 8, we are also able to arrange 1-2-1 experiences upon request.

  • Kestrel, (Falco tinnunculus)- Southern Nature Wildlife Tours

    Seasonal Snapshot

    A two-hour session designed for those who want a shorter time in the field, or are just visiting for the weekend.

  • Hare (lepus europaeus) - Southern Nature Wildlife Tours

    Spring into Summer

    Experience Dorset’s spring wildlife and wildflowers at the peak of the breeding season.

  • Photography Workshop

    Half or full-day sessions. My local knowledge takes the guesswork out of your shoot.

  • Grey Heron (ardea cinerea), at river Stour, Blandford -Southern Nature Wildlife Tours

    Sights of Summer

    A tour of ancient woodlands, rare orchids, and iconic wetland wildlife in the height of the summer season

  • Silver studded blue, butterfly (plebejus argus)- Southern Nature Wildlife Tours

    Summer Wings

    This one is all about Dorsets Forest Raptors and Songbirds, Butterflies and Dragonflies during their peak season.

  • Bearded tit/reedling, (Panurus biarmicus)- Southern Nature Wildlife Tours

    Autumn Migrants

    Enjoy our year round residents and our Autumnal visitors. See woodland, heathland, coastal, reed bed and salt marsh species

  • Wigeon, (Mareca penelope)- Southrn Nature Wildlife Tours

    Winter Waders

    Explore Dorset and its surrounds observing the resident and over-wintering birds, wildfowl and waders in the area.

  • Evening Safari

    Witness Poole Harbour at its most atmospheric, transitioning from day to night as raptors head to roost and the nocturnal specialists emerge

Essentials for your Tour

Weather

Waterproofs are recommended. Even on clear days, Dorset weather is unpredictable.

Footwear

We’ll be walking over uneven ground; hiking boots or wellies are essential.

Transport

Tours are based at various sites, so your own transport is required to reach the locations.

Optics

Bring your own gear, or let me know at booking if you need to borrow a pair of spares.