Bird and wildlife watching on the Isles of Scilly - Simon and Sally return to this scattering of beautiful and tranquil islands - the Isles of Scilly, on the south west limit of Britain - rightly famous for scarce birds and migrants in the autumn – including many new birds for Britain! This is when the greatest variety of migrants to turn up and we hope to find a nice mix of scarce species such as Red-backed Shrike, Wryneck and Yellow-browed Warbler – or perhaps something much rarer! Staying ...
Feb 19
36 min
Join Cath and Roy as he talks us through our 2024 holiday to Estonia in search of the elusive Eurasian Lynx! This holiday gives the chance to see the elusive Eurasian Lynx (as yes, they did see one), plus Brown Bear, Elk and Raccoon Dog. Thousands of migrant birds - geese, waders, raptors, passerines and Common Cranes. Speyside Wildlife is a wildlife tour operator based in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. Established in 1991 Speyside Wildlife has been offering wildlife-watching day tr...
Jan 31, 2025
34 min
As the most remote part of the UK, St Kilda holds a certain magic and mystery. During this episode we explore this archipelago, some of the hidden treasures and wildlife of the islands of the Hebrides and just why this is such a special holiday! NOTE: Roy's audio is not as clear in some sections but hopefully Sally's enthusiasm for this holiday more than makes up for it! Speyside Wildlife is a wildlife tour operator based in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. Established in 1991 Speysid...
Sep 27, 2024
31 min
Ahead of our 2025 Indonesian Cruise, guides Roy Atkins and Chas Anderson sit down in conversation about the highlights they are looking forward to and exactly how the holiday itinerary runs. Along with the largest lizard in the world - the Komodo Dragon, this is a cruise full of cetaceans and incredible coral reefs - with whales, dolphins, excellent snorkeling and the chance of Whale Shark, turtles, Manta Rays and great birds. For more information please head over to our website. Spey...
Aug 30, 2024
37 min
Something different for this episode as Cath sits down with Roy for a pre-trip podcast to talk about our upcoming River Amazon Cruise this summer. This is a holiday of childhood dreams - our guests will be staying for 10 nights on a traditional wooden-hulled riverboat called the Iracema as they explore the mighty Amazon River using smaller motorised boats. There are so many highlights, but we hope to see Amazon River Dolphins, Giant Otter, Tucuxi, Amazonian Umbrellabird, Capuchinbird, Pompad...
Mar 27, 2024
22 min
Alladale Wilderness Reserve is a privileged experience you will never forget. An autumn spectacular in the remote Northern Highlands, to immerse ourselves in the some of the best wildlife Scotland has to offer. Join Sally Nowell and Cath as they talk about the holiday highlights from our 2023 trip. Speyside Wildlife is a wildlife tour operator based in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. Established in 1991 Speyside Wildlife has been offering wildlife-watching day trips, tours and holiday...
Feb 23, 2024
29 min
The world famous Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, Moremi Reserve and Kalahari Desert. Join our guide Darren Rees for African big game viewing at its very best and a bird list as long as your arm. In this episode he speaks with guests Jane and Pam - Jane returning for the second time (because it is that good) and Pam on her first African holiday. This episode is littered with the phrase "We haven't mentioned......" as memories flood back and the wildlife was overwhelming at times. As...
Nov 30, 2023
1 hr 2 min
Roy and Jane are looking forward to returning to Norfolk during the winter of 2024 and during this chat they remember their highlights from past trips including the lovely hotel, a great group and the various birds they saw. Birds included a superb flock of Common Cranes, Hawfinches, three species of egrets, Golden Plovers, Shorelark, Water Pipit, Iceland Gull and best of all, a stunning Red-breasted Goose. A Barn Owl treated them most morning as it hunted in fields beside the hotel, Marsh Ha...
Nov 30, 2023
25 min
After our recent autumn holiday to Cornwall, Julian sits down with Sally to chat about the highlights and itinerary - this was recorded during one of the recent storms so there is a slight interference in the audio at times. “Our trip to Cornwall this year was ‘off the scale’ in regard to the numbers and variety of seabirds seen, along with a fantastic array of waders and passerines. We therefore enjoyed a tremendous week in mostly glorious weather - which is always a bonus! We managed a fe...
Oct 27, 2023
30 min
Following our 2023 holiday to the Brazilian Pantanal. guide Roy Atkins sits down with Christine and Max Maughan to chat through their holiday highlights and the sheer quantity of birds seen during the trip- 328 if you were wondering! Jaguar sightings were plentiful and there were magical interactions with Giant Anteater, Brazilian Tapir and Giant Otter. Our groups time at Iguazú Falls is as dramatic and magical as expected as towards the day, Great Dusky Swifts stream in to roost behind the ...
Oct 10, 2023
54 min
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