Forest & River Birding Trip in Yorkshire, England

Birdwatching Trip in Yorkshire

On our full-day Forest and River Birding trip on Yorkshire Discovery Day, we will travel around the Great Yorkshire Forest. This is a relaxed-paced trip where you can expect to see around 40 species of bird, including at least 10 forest and river specialist species. The area we will visit is one of few large landscapes in England we can truly call a forest.

Habitat networks link over 30 miles of landscape to produce a complex mosaic of ancient woodland, semi-natural woodland, mixed woodland, and commercial forest between Scarborough and Sutton Bank. We will be visiting four main forest areas: Broxa, Langdale, Dalby, and Cropton. We will also be passing through a number of picturesque, historic North Yorkshire villages.

As a client on this trip you may expect to see: Northern Goshawk, European Honey Buzzard, Tawny Owl, European Nightjar, Common Crossbill, Siskin, European Turtle Dove, Tree Pipit, Common Redstart, Pied Flycatcher, Spotted Flycatcher, Willow Warbler, Stonechat, Dipper, Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail and many more species.

On this Birdwatching trip in Yorkshire, we welcome anyone from beginners to the more experienced who, in a small group setting, will feel like part of a team and learn lots about the birds found in these forests. Using our up to the minute information from our contacts in the forest, we will tailor the trip to a combination of group requests, weather conditions and where the best birds are at the time.

We pledge to make a 10% donation to RSPB Raptor Investigations Work from the income of this trip, meaning that your booking makes a real difference for wildlife!

Forest And River Birding Trip in Yorkshire Highlights include:

Small group with plenty of opportunities to interact with your guide
Transport for the whole day (Covid-19 changes may apply)
Professional and local expert guides with a lifetime of birding knowledge in Yorkshire
A fun day packed with exciting locations, tuition, opportunities for photography and of course great birds!
A free Yorkshire Wildlife Checklist

Alternative Tour Name: Birding Discovery Day - Forest And River Birds 2020

Wildlife Reviews

4.94 stars

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Summer Safari
Susan Kaplow05 Jul 2018
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Richard Baines is everything you could want in a wildlife guide: knowledgeable, passionate, considerate and super-helpful. His deep understanding of ecology added greatly to our understanding of the birds, flowers and insects we were seeing. He made every effort to insure that we all saw everything and increased our own knowledge.
Nightjar Safari
Adrian Hotson28 Jun 2018
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This was a superb few hours spent in a forest on the North Yorks moors where the nightjars appeared right on cue. Richard's knowledge shone through as did his ability to make everyone feel comfortable whether new to the hobby or an old hand. Highly recommended.
Best in Yorkshire... and beyond
Mac25 May 2018
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I have used YCN on several occasions spanning several years Richard Baines is a consummate professional... not only knowledgeable about birds, wildlife, crucial local knowledge but bending over backwards to match his skills to the group regardless of their skill - encouraging, interested and interesting and never patronising

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Why book with Yorkshire Coast Nature?

Yorkshire Coast Nature (YCN) is a small independent nature tourism company. Every member of our team lives locally and is passionate about wildlife. We believe strongly in delivering eco-tourism with a direct benefit for wildlife and provide annual grants to nature conservation organisations. So when you use one of our services you can be assured that you are helping wildlife. In 2011 we joint-funded a wetland restoration and bird hide project for Thornwick and Sea Farm Holiday Centre at Flamborough Head. It’s a great feeling to enjoy natural history in a habitat you helped create! We also pledge to donate 10% of the income from the Forest and River Birding Discovery Days to RSPB Raptor Investigations Work!

What to bring?

Please download our timetable on the link on this page to see the full range of tours and photography workshops available. If you like what you see or have any queries, please contact us on +4401723 865498 or +4407747753260 Please bring warm and waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear, a packed lunch and drink. Binoculars are essential. If you don't own any or wish to hire an alternative pair, we have a small number of high-quality binoculars to hire at £10/day. A telescope may be useful but is not essential. Please note; Yorkshire Coast Nature cannot guarantee specific wildlife sightings, nature is unpredictable. Changes to booking dates can only be made at least 28 days in advance of your booking, This allows us an opportunity to fill your place. Refunds are not given for cancellations. photos by Richard Baines and George Stoyle. http://www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/download/events/37/0/