The Travelling Naturalist Birdwatching & Wildlife Holidays

The Travelling Naturalist Birdwatching & Wildlife Holidays We are a small, specialist tour operator, with a simple aim - to provide the most enjoyable guided b

⭐ CALLING ALL BIRD WATCHERS ⭐Experience one of Europe’s top bird spectacles this August, on our 'Holland's Summer Birdin...
16/06/2026

⭐ CALLING ALL BIRD WATCHERS ⭐

Experience one of Europe’s top bird spectacles this August, on our 'Holland's Summer Birding' tour!

This small group tour offers a fantastic introduction to the wildlife riches of the Netherlands as thousands of waders gather on the vast Waddenzee in the north of Holland. At high tide, marvel at immense flocks as they rise and wheel across the sky. Among the feeding masses, we often pick out exciting rarities such as red-necked phalaropes and pectoral sandpipers, while overhead a superb cast of birds of prey patrols the wetlands, from resident white-tailed eagles to migrating Montagu’s harriers and short-toed eagles.

With spectacular wader displays, thrilling continental migrants, and expert guidance throughout, it’s the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in one of Europe’s great wildlife destinations.

If you'd like to visit the Netherlands this summer, book by Friday 19th June to secure your spot!

✉️ [email protected]
📞 01305 267994

📸 #1-5 by Martijn Bot, #6 by Jan Bosch

Embark on our 'Iberian Lynx Quest', and explore the vast Doñana National Park and rugged Andujar Natural Park, the last ...
11/06/2026

Embark on our 'Iberian Lynx Quest', and explore the vast Doñana National Park and rugged Andujar Natural Park, the last refuges of one of the rarest cats in the world - the endangered Iberian lynx.

Our trip is designed to maximise chances of seeing this rare and elusive cat, as well as enjoy a wealth of other mammals and birds, and some truly beautiful local villages.

For more information on this fantastic trip and full itinerary, head to our website today: https://www.naturalist.co.uk/tours/spanish-lynx-quest-andujar-and-coto-do%C3%B1ana

📸 Sean Weekly

Happy World Otter Day!You can discover the Eurasian otter and other fantastic UK wildlife on our tours in Scotland! Head...
25/05/2026

Happy World Otter Day!

You can discover the Eurasian otter and other fantastic UK wildlife on our tours in Scotland! Head to our website today to discover our collection - https://www.naturalist.co.uk/destinations/uk

📸 1 & 4 by Dani Free, 2 & 3 by Bret Charman

We're excited to offer brand-new early spring departures for our popular Boreal Predators Photography tour in Finland!Th...
20/05/2026

We're excited to offer brand-new early spring departures for our popular Boreal Predators Photography tour in Finland!

This iteration of the tour ventures into Northern Finland while the magical boreal forest remains blanketed in snow. From specialist photography hides, we aim to capture striking images of brown bears newly emerged from hibernation, as well as wolves and elusive wolverines moving through the pristine white wilderness.

To find out more about this trip, head to our website today - https://www.naturalist.co.uk/tours/boreal-predators-photography-in-early-spring

Discover two of Kenya’s most wildlife-rich regions alongside Wildlife Photography Leader Bret Charman, on our Kenya's Bi...
13/05/2026

Discover two of Kenya’s most wildlife-rich regions alongside Wildlife Photography Leader Bret Charman, on our Kenya's Big Cats & Tuskers tour!

Beginning in Amboseli National Park, photograph some of Africa’s last great big tuskers against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, then travel to the Masai Mara for the resident wildebeest calving season. Low water levels at this time often heighten predator activity, attracting lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena.

For more information on this unforgettable safari, head to our website today: https://www.naturalist.co.uk/tours/kenyas-big-cats-tuskers

📸 Bret Charman

Happy Birthday to Sir David Attenborough!The voice behind over 100 documentaries, Sir David has inspired generations of ...
08/05/2026

Happy Birthday to Sir David Attenborough!

The voice behind over 100 documentaries, Sir David has inspired generations of wildlife enthusiasts to observe, be curious, and care about the natural world 🌿

If you're feeling reminiscent of your favourite Attenborough documentaries, you can find a great collection on BBC iPlayer! 📺

📸 Chris Breen

Looking for a wildlife holiday with a difference?Join our 2027 Festival of Wildlife Costa Rica tour!Over 10 days, we com...
16/04/2026

Looking for a wildlife holiday with a difference?

Join our 2027 Festival of Wildlife Costa Rica tour!

Over 10 days, we combine daily excursions to encounter the incredibly diverse wildlife of the Osa Peninsula and Corcovado National Park, alongside workshops and presentations from our Festival team.

We are also pleased to share that Dr Rebecca Cliffe, founder of The Sloth Conservation Foundation, will be joining the team, offering her expert insights into sloth ecology and conservation!

This celebration of nature is not to be missed - for more information, head to our website today, or contact our friendly team on 01305 267994 : https://bit.ly/41HPz9P

📸 images 2-5 by Nick Garbutt
📸 image 6 from The Sloth Conservation Foundation

"There's simply nothing so exhilarating as watching whales; they can cause you to experience every emotion, from shrieks...
08/04/2026

"There's simply nothing so exhilarating as watching whales; they can cause you to experience every emotion, from shrieks of joyous excitement to silent awe and even move you to tears.
I have travelled the world to see them, both as a guide and as a guest myself on whale-watching holidays. I simply cannot get enough of these majestic marine mammals."

- Tour leader and marine specialist Hazel Pittwood

If you're like Hazel and love whales, or whale watching is on your wildlife holiday bucketlist, find out more about our holidays today - https://bit.ly/4todWF8

📸 Chris Breen

🌼Happy Easter from The Travelling Naturalist team! 🌼Our opening hours will be slightly different over the bank holiday w...
03/04/2026

🌼Happy Easter from The Travelling Naturalist team! 🌼

Our opening hours will be slightly different over the bank holiday weekend:
🌸 Good Friday 3rd April - CLOSED
🌸 Easter Monday 6th April - CLOSED
🌸 Tuesday 7th April - 9am-6pm

We look forward to speaking to you after Easter!

📸 Bret Charman

27/03/2026

🌿 From the Field 🌿

On our ‘Spring in the Scottish Highlands’ trip, tour leader and the group have seen some great wildlife!

As well as sharing this fantastic footage with us, Mike noted - “We have nailed it today… three crested t**s, red squirrel, crossbill, golden eagle, red grouse, snow bunting, treecreeper, badger & pine marten. I’m going to give that day a straight 10.”

If you’d like to discover fantastic Scottish wildlife, check out our trips on our website today!

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Long Barn South, Sutton Manor Farm, Bishop's Sutton
New Alresford
SO240AA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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+441305267994

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