Julian shares highlights from another unforgettable Pyrenees adventure, packed with mountain wildlife, soaring raptors and a truly magical Black Woodpecker encounter.

April is a fantastic month for seeing wildlife in Speyside. The weather is warmer and birds and mammals are starting to breed. There has been plenty to see on and hopefully the sightings will keep on coming. One day I collected some guests early in the morning to look for Black Grouse. I had suggested at 6am start as the Black Grouse come out early to lek. When we got to the site there was no sign of them and I began to wonder if somehow we'd gotten there too early.

Craig looks back on a brilliant week in the Outer Hebrides, with passage waders, skydancing Hen Harriers, close encounters with eagles and unforgettable Corncrake sightings.

Jane reflects on a beautiful spring week in Speyside, filled with Black Grouse, coastal wildlife encounters, peaceful lochs and some very unexpected Water Voles.

It’s been a busy month at the hide, with plenty of activity to report. Badgers have been regular visitors, alongside Pine Martens and even a Scottish Wildcat. Guests have also seen or heard Wood Mice, Red Deer, Eurasian Snipe and Woodcock. As the weather continues to warm up, we’re expecting the sightings to keep coming into May.

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.

Our spring trip to Öland in May 2027 offers relaxed birding in a beautiful limestone landscape. Expect flycatchers, harriers and migrating waders, alongside stunning wildflowers and orchids across the Alvar. With a welcoming base and everything close by, it’s a varied and rewarding week at a lovely time of year.