Julian reflects on our first North East Scotland holiday based in one location, led by local guide Andy Carroll. From White-billed Divers and seabird cliffs at Troup Head to Spoonbills at Loch of Strathbeg and close-up Goshawk views from the garden, it was a week packed with standout wildlife moments in a rich and varied area.

Eliane shares her experience of our year-long Wildlife Identification Course, from first hearing the dawn chorus to confidently picking out individual species. Covering birds, habitats and seasons, the course builds practical skills in the field, helping you understand not just what you’re seeing, but how to identify it with confidence.

Our Norfolk holiday in February 2027 is now open, offering a brilliant start to the birding year. Expect vast flocks of geese, waders and wildfowl across famous reserves like Titchwell and Cley, with chances of scarce species too. With expert guiding, great food and a friendly base, it’s a week packed with variety and spectacle.

March has been an amazing month to see wildlife and there are so many highlights to choose from. One day in March I led a day guide that started in Carrbridge and I took my guests to look for Black Grouse. We had initially said we would start at 8am, but after an initial visit to one of the lek sites and not finding anything, I began to have my doubts and suggested a 7am start just to be sure. I hoped that it wouldn’t be too early in the season.