Status | Starts | Group size | Leader | Duration/price Inc. flights from/to UK | Duration/price Exc. international flights | Single supp. | ||
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Available | Max. 7 | Barry Embling | 4 days: £1,150 pp. | £220 | ||||
Available | Max. 7 | Barry Embling | 4 days: £1,265 pp. | £245 |
Join us in the coastal county of Lancashire to experience the wonder of the autumn migration and the exceptional birdwatching it brings. During this period of migration wildfowl and waders pass through the North West coast, including Morecambe Bay and the Ribble Estuary, on their journey to more southerly destinations or make Lancashire their winter home.
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- Make your own way to our accommodation, The Mill at Conder Green, just south of Lancaster (clients arriving by train can be met at Lancaster station between 1600 and 1700).
- Accommodation: The Mill at Conder Green, 3-nights on full board basis
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- During our two full days in Lancashire we will visit a variety of nature reserves to view the autumn migration.
- These include a visit to Leighton Moss RSPB Reserve, previously used as the base for BBC’s Autumnwatch series, to view a variety of wildfowl and waders, and the Wildfowl & Wetland Trust's Martin Mere Reserve which attracts large numbers of whooper swans and pink-footed geese. We aim to visit Marshside RSPB where we should get close views of a good variety of waders and wildfowl. There's also a good chance of raptors that could include merlin, peregrine and hen harrier. We also plan to spend some time in areas around Morecambe Bay and the Ribble Estuary, internationally important areas for migrating and over-wintering birds.
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- On our final morning we can further explore the estuaries around Morecombe Bay before the tour concludes after lunch.
- For travellers departing from Lancaster railway station, a drop off at the station will be made at 14.30.
All prices are per person and include:
- Services of the naturalist leader
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Guided activities
Accommodation
We stay at The Mill at Conder Green, situated south of Lancaster, on the towpath of the Lancaster Canal’s Glasson Branch. Located a short drive from the M6, it offers easy access to many of Lancashire's nature reserves. All rooms have en suite facilities.
Meals
All meals are included.
Breakfasts and dinners are taken at the hotel, and lunches are picnics provided by the hotel.
Birds
Autumn sees a spectacular migration of waders and wildfowl to the coastal and freshwater wetlands of north west England. Following them closely are migrant raptors, including peregrines, merlins and hen harriers.
- Pink-footed goose
- Whooper swan
- Bar-tailed and black-tailed godwits
- Peregrine
Scenery
Our time spent in Lancashire will be focused on its coastline nature reserves, including Morecambe Bay and the Ribble Estuary which are two of Europe’s most important intertidal wetland areas for migrating birds.
Ground transport
Ground transportation will be by minibus driven by your tour leader.
Your tour leader can meet you at Lancaster railway station between 1600-1700, from where we drive to our accommodation. Alternatively you can drive directly to Lancaster to meet the leader at the hotel.