Dipper

I had a brilliant morning with 2 Dippers today.
This is the first image of many to come. Still smiling & so worth the 5 o'clock start.

April 2026 Newsletter

April Newsletter now available to read.
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River Dove - From Milldale to Gypsy Bank | Derbyshire Bird Tour Free transport can be provided from the Belper/Matlock areas or on route. A wonderful and diverse walk starting in Milldale Village near Alstonfield. Following the River Dove this walk takes in not on...

2 spots have just opened up on our birdwatching walk along the River Dove from Milldale this Sunday (5th April).
For more details either message me or follow the link below.

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Spring at Bradford Dale | Derbyshire Bird Tour 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 natur...

Still time to book a place on Tuesday's (31sy March) bird walk at Bradford Dale.
Small group of 6 people, slow paced.

Follow the link for more details:
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Great Grey Shrike

Brown Hare

Little Grebe

Marsh Harrier

Lovely day yesterday. First popped to Fillingham to see the Great Grey Shrike, with the added bonus of a Brown Hare. Then had a few hours at Alkborough Flats.
Sun was out and so were the birds.

Cattle Egret

3 places left on next weeks bird walk at Holme Pierrepont. Transport is available from Belper, or on route.
A great mixed habitat area with wetlands, woodland & grassland.
An easy stroll with like minded people. Book a place here:
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Sherwood & Budby Forest Circular | Derbyshire Bird Tour We will be walking a circular route through woodland and open grassland, this walk is home to a great variety of flora and fauna. Around 8 km in length this walk is a wonderful way to enjoy all that t...

2 spots left on a relaxing bird walk at Sherwood & Budby next Tuesday (17th March).
It's an early 7am start, but it's worth it.
Slow paced & with great company.
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Wren

Fancy a slow paced bird walk in Derbyshire?
Mid-week walks added to our March Calendar.
For beginners and people that just love wildlife and meeting people with similar passions.
Check out the website for more details.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails

Wren

Fancy a slow paced bird walk in Derbyshire?
Mid-week walks added to our March Calendar.
For beginners and people that just love wildlife and meeting people with similar passions.
Check out the website for more details.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails

Finally got to see a Ring Necked Duck before they disappear.
#digiscoped
#Butterleyreservoir

Barn Owl

March Newsletter.
Can birds smell?
What to look out for this month.
Best of February walks.
Upcoming walks.
Bird of the month: Robin.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/post/march-2...

March 2026 Newsletter

March Newsletter is now available to read.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/post/march-2...

Bird boxes

A perfect time of year to put up a new bird box or two.
Handmade and built to last boxes now available our website.
If you live near too Belper, I can offer an installation service too. Contact me for more details.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/category/all...

Curlew

Species lists from our last 3 trips are now available to view on our website.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/news

February 2026 Newsletter

February Newsletter now available to read.
This month @JackBaddams asks the question 'should we still be feeding birds in our gardens?'
Plus the usual features.
It's turning into more of a magazine that a newsletter, but it's definitely worth a read.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/post/februar...

The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

Please spread this far and wide, as stories don't get much bigger than this. When the government blocks even the intelligence services from telling us we're heading for environmental catastrophe, you know we have a problem. A very big problem.
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Winter at Bradford Dale | Derbyshire Bird Tour 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 natur...

2 spots just opened up for this Sunday's walk at Bradford Dale
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Satellite-tagged Hen Harrier ‘Pete’ disappears in Cumbria A satellite-tagged Hen Harrier named ‘Pete’ has ‘disappeared’ in Cumbria, according to a Natural England spreadsheet. Pete was tagged as a nestling in Cumbria in 2021. He es…

Yet another one...

#RaptorResearch

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Satellite-tagged Hen Harrier Edna “suspected illegally killed”. Was she killed & dumped at a windfarm in Northumberland? Further to this morning’s blog about a satellite-tagged Hen Harrier (Pete) who has ‘disappeared’ in Cumbria (see here), here’s news of another one, quietly updated in Natura…

Satellite-tagged Hen Harrier called Edna "suspected illegally killed".

Was she killed & dumped at a windfarm in Northumberland as a ploy to cover up the crime?

New blog ⬇️

#RaptorResearch #WilldifeCrime 🌍

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/19/s...

The places have now been filled.

Smew

Due to unforeseen circumstances 2 places have become available on this Saturday's (17th Jan) trip to Rutland Water. See the link for more information.
Or get in touch with any questions.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/service-page...

New Year's Quiz 2025 Answers.

Did you do the New Years Quiz?
Here are the answers.
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2025 New Year's Quiz Answer as many of the 30 questions as you can and let me know how you get on. Answers will be available tomorrow (Jan 1st).Some are easy, some are tricky and some will require a bit of research.Best o...

2025 New Years bird quiz

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New Year’s bird quiz now live.

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Dipper

Look out later today for our annual New Years Eve bird quiz.
It will be available from 6pm.

Newsletter January 2026

January's newsletter is now available to read.
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A couple of quick views of Hawfinch at Cromford today.

Early Morning at Donna Nook - December 7th 2025 Setting Off Before DawnWe departed with four clients just after 05:30 in the morning, collecting our fifth client en route. The early start was carefully planned so that we would arrive at Donna Nook ...

Trip report from a fascinating morning at Donna Nook Grey Seal colony. Oh, and a few birds too.
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Potteric Carr Day Trip | Derbyshire Bird Tour Pick up will be either on route or from a local pick up point, agreed in advance. Potteric Carr is a wonderful Yorkshire Wildlife Trust wetlands reserve. Day includes travel & guided walk. Bittern an...

Still places left on this Sunday's bird walk at Potteric Carr.
See the website for more details.
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Red Kite

A chance encounter on a dark and miserable day.
It was wet and cloudy and then a Red Kite brightened up my day.