Doorstepnaturetours

29/02/2024

Fantastic evening yesterday showing guests our local wild Harvest Mice.

Using the Thermal we found 4 and were able to watch 2 at very close range for over 10 minutes each. We could enjoy watching them using their tails to help them climb reeds and move from stem to stem.

One eventually sat on a fallen reed head and fed contentedly. I even managed a picture with my phone!

Earlier we watched one feeding on a tall reed swinging back and forth in the wind!

A very satisfying evening and topped off with a Woodcock feeding in a neighbouring paddock.

Get in touch if this is an event you’d be interested in attending.

02/02/2024

Spent some time last night searching for Harvest mice with my Thermal. Successfully found 3 and we were able to watch them feeding undisturbed.

The sort of wonderful wildlife encounter which I might be able to help you enjoy. Contact me through the Doorstepnaturetours website:

WWW.DoorstepNatureTours.com using the enquiry link.

Here to show you the amazing wildlife of Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex. To coach and enthuse you so that you take skills and confidence away with you onto future walks in our beautiful countryside. Whatever your skill level, I can tailor our time towards what you are looking to get out of the day which...

23/12/2023

Amazed to go out with the Thermal this evening and find this Hedgehog trundling round a local horse paddock!

15/10/2023

On a sunny day in October, it was great to look round the RSPB Minsmere reserve.

The remaining Common Darters were sunning themselves on south facing wooden surfaces. This image from the thermal shows why. These surfaces are getting much warmer than surrounding perches. They’re clearly making the most of the few remaining warm days!

26/02/2023

Our walk at Dunwich this morning was very successful.

The first outing for the new Thermal Imager was an excellent test and it successfully found a Jack Snipe hidden in the wet saltmarsh. These birds are extremely difficult to find as they are superbly camouflaged and only fly away when they’re virtually trodden on. The Thermal works by detecting heat and the attached screenshot shows how this bird stood out from the wet, cold marsh it was hiding in. It allowed us to get these scope views and to leave it undisturbed and it kept feeding happily in it’s little patch of wet. When we returned on the way back to the cars it had walked/ shuffled about a metre.

We also found a fantastic Spotted Redshank and enjoyed watching a Skylark pottering about the grassland.

The freezing cold wind made viewing difficult so we retreated for a Coffee to warm up.

If you’d like to join us on any future trips, check out our planned itinerary at www.DoorstepNatureTours.com or enquire about our personal tours dedicated to what you’d like to search for.

Looking forward to the next planned tour around the South Suffolk Marshes on Sunday 12th March. Also check out our amazing Mothers Day offers on the website.

23/02/2023

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Visit www.DoorstepNatureTours.com to see our Special Voucher offer.

With the purchase of a voucher, your Mum or Dad can take a guest of their choice along on the trip for FREE.

You can personalise the voucher and include a personal message to your loved one.

Visit the website for a full itinerary running throughout the year.

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SEE ENJOY EXPERIENCE NEW!! WILDLIFE BREAKS NOW AVAILABLE TO BOOK SPECIAL OFFERS...... for MOTHERS DAY SPECIAL OFFERS........ for FATHERS DAY WHY US? Doorstep Nature Tours has been set up to help you enjoy the wildlife on our Doorsteps. East Anglia is full of some of the best habitats, the best natur...

20/01/2023

A few winter tours in the coming weeks which still have places available. Get in touch via www.DoorstepNatureTours.com and book your place. All our tours are geared towards all abilities so if you’re interested in learning more or just enjoy the social aspect of getting out into our glorious countryside, have a look and get in touch.

Sunday 29 January 9-11am
Sudbury Meadows walk
FREE BUT MUST BE BOOKED ONLINE
Let’s see what we can find, we might get lucky with a Kingfisher

Sunday 19 February 9-5pm
Norfolk Broads wild goose chase
£50
A tour of the broads to find wild geese and swans. Cranes will be a target, Grey Seals are still pupping plus we will end up at the Horsey roost to try for Hen Harriers and more Cranes.

Sunday 26 February 9-1pm
Dunwich Beach
£25
A long walk to try and find Snow Buntings, Spotted Redshank and Red Deer. Let’s see what is offshore and we might get lucky with Bittern or Great Egrets.

We have further trips lined up for spring along with a Kent and Sussex Tour for Orchids and Butterflies.

Take a look at www.DoorstepNatureTours.com and get in touch.

Looking forward to meeting you.

SEE ENJOY EXPERIENCE NEW!! WILDLIFE BREAKS NOW AVAILABLE TO BOOK WHY US? Doorstep Nature Tours has been set up to help you enjoy the wildlife on our Doorsteps. East Anglia is full of some of the best habitats, the best nature reserves and some amazing species which we aim to help you enjoy. Our days...

25/12/2022

Merry Christmas to you all. Let’s make sure that we make the most of next year.

My personal highlights…..

05/11/2022

BLACK FRIDAY DEALS

I am pleased to let you know that we are offering a Buy 1 get 1 free deal for a selection of events this winter. Take a look at www.DoorstepNatureTours.com for details and a booking form.

This offer is available all November. It's an ideal gift for either a friend, a loved one or indeed, yourself. Treat someone to some guided time in a fantastic location learning about and enjoying our local wildlife. Pick from over 10 events this winter.

Looking forward to meeting you.

27/10/2022

Sunday 30 October
9am-11am
FREE guided wildlife walk around the Sudbury water meadows.
Limited places so please book through www.DoorstepNatureTours.com

A return of these popular walks exploring the local meadows. Let’s see what we can find! Fingers crossed for a bit of sunshine. Looking forward to meeting you.

Ian.

31/08/2022

Our Autumn newsletter is now available, summarising what we’ve seen over the last few months and looking forward to the Autumn and Winter.
If you’d like a copy, get in touch via www.doorstepnaturetours.com and fill in the enquiry form.
Feel free to share with friends who might enjoy some guided time enjoying the wildlife on our doorstep.

10/07/2022

Our Bradfield Woods walk was successful in finding our quarry and we enjoyed the warm sunshine, bringing the rides to life.

We watched 2-3 Purple Emperor glide around the treetops, one buzzed our heads and finally we found one land on a leaf low down allowing great views.

During our walk we bumped into a couple who had an Emperor feeding on their shoe! It allowed us to enjoy it’s iridescent wings, with the purple moving with it’s position and angle to the sun. A stunning opportunity despite it’s tatty wings.

The rides were full of Silver Washed Fritillary, Ringlets and many Whites. We also bumped into a low Purple Hairstreak, 3 White Admiral and Brimstone. Comma, Large Skipper and Meadow Browns added to our walk.

We also heard Nuthatch and Treecreeper but this morning was all about the butterflies.

If you’d like to join us on future walks and trips, get in touch via our website www.doorstepnaturetours.com after checking out our full itinerary.