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Winter Walks and Activities

Date: 21/11/2022
Category: General

Winter Walks and Activities With the festive season rapidly approaching we have a couple of special family friendly events for you to enjoy! Winter wildlife activities on the farm – Sunday 11th December In conjunction with our good friends at Holistic Restoration we are pleased to …

November 2022 – Newletter

Date: 03/11/2022
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October Newsletter

Date: 24/10/2022
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Woven Earth Bird Song and Butterfly Walk

Date: 25/06/2022
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Woven Earth Bird Song and Butterfly Walk As part of a amazing weekend of events at Woven Earth, the Midlands Restoration Hub and Holistic Restoration’s flagship demonstration, engagement and teaching site, I’ll be leading a nature walk around the wildflower meadows, woodlands and green lanes of this …

Swift Awareness Week 2022 – Free Evening Swift Walk

Date: 16/06/2022
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Swift Awareness Week 2022 – Free Evening Swift Walk As part of Swift Awareness Week 2022 (Saturday July 2nd – Sunday 10th July) I will be running a free evening Swift walk in Derby on Thursday 7th July! Come and join us for an easy 90 minute …

Dawn Chorus Walks and a Special Offer!

Date: 12/03/2022
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Come along for an early morning stroll in one of these stunning locations and enjoy the fantastic, changing soundscape of a dawn chorus – one of the UK’s greatest wildlife experiences! Join your experienced guide for a 2-3 hour wander on one of these four dates …

Our Nature Highlights of 2021

Date: 28/12/2021
Category: General

It’s fair to say that we will be look back on 2021 as a year of challenges – both for us humans, with lockdowns and a seemingly never-ending string of Covid waves, and for our wildlife that endured yet another cold and wet Spring in the …

Guided Wildlife Walk Gift Vouchers – Now available!

Date: 13/11/2021
Category: General

Guided Wildlife Walk Gift Vouchers Available Now Stuck on what to get the nature lover in your life as a gift? Our bespoke, personalised gift vouchers make the ideal present for anyone who loves wildlife, walking and the great outdoors! The details: Vouchers are available for …

On the trail of the Minke

Date: 14/09/2021
Category: General

No apologies but this blog has a distinctly un-Derbyshire-like flavour to it. but last weekend saw me finally achieve one of my long held ambitions – to see an actual Whale, and more specifically, a Minke Whale in the UK. At a fairly impressive 7-10m long …

Tales of Frogs, Lizards and Butterflies

Date: 21/07/2021
Category: General

Speaking as a birder, Summer in an inland County can often feel very long and drawn out. That flush of Spring excitement that see’s flurries of new species arriving from far afield and setting up territory, to a backdrop of song and new green growth seems …

What Our Visitors Say ...

"I had a half-day walk with Antony, hoping to see a Ring Ouzel, and to see Waders in their nesting habitat. I achieved both of these, and saw several other good birds as well, including an owl and several Pied Flycatchers (another first for me). Anthony was not only very knowledgeable but also good company, and I would recommend his walks for anyone who enjoys wildlife but would benefit from some local expertise."
Tim Bucknall - Dorset.

"Antony's guided tour began in Hartington, and included an upland area, Biggin Dale and Wolfscote Dale. This gave us experience of a great variety of habitats, and a chance to see lots of birds, including ravens, rooks, jackdaws, a peregrine falcon, wheatears and stonechats, dippers and wagtails and chiffchaffs. The weather was variable, but Antony made the whole tour really entertaining and informative. He is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of nature, and birds in particular. Just as important, he is a very friendly and approachable guide, always willing to engage in discussion on any aspect of the area. We felt that, in addition to having a most interesting walk, we came away with really useful advice about how to observe birds on our future walks. The weather improved as we walked along the River Dove, and we were treated to some very special moments of bird observation, aided by Antony's telescope and tripod. We would highly recommend Antony to anyone keen to learn more about local wildlife as part of a most enjoyable walk in Derbyshire."
D & C Longson - Derbyshire.

"My mum and I had a fantastic bespoke walk with Antony around the Brassington area and Rose End Meadows in Cromford. Beautiful scenery, glorious sunshine and a wealth of interesting facts about the flowers, birds, insects and butterflies we met along the way. We had a truly magical time watching a Silver-washed Fritillary dancing and gliding around right in front of us for fifteen minutes. The walk was a birthday present for my mum and Antony took the time to find out what her specific interests and level of knowledge were in advance so that he could plan the route accordingly. He even sent us more information afterwards to confirm a couple of butterfly and dragonfly IDs. Antony really knows his stuff and his enthusiasm is infectious. He also has an unbelievable eye and ear for tiny creatures, plants and sounds that would have passed me by completely. A relaxing, hugely informative and very enjoyable day all round. Many thanks again, Antony!"
L Breakwell - Nottingham.

"Thank you ever so much for the Dawn Chorus experience last Saturday. Even though the weather was terrible we really enjoyed it. We all said would do it again regardless of the weather."
J Tagg - Derbyshire.

"Thoroughly enjoyed two fantastic nature walks with Antony in September 2020. Loved our walk on the Eastern Moors spotting moorland birds and lots and lots of red deer, just starting their rut. Our second walk was an early morning exploration of the very different habitat of the Derwent river and Cromford Canal. Spent ages watching a beautiful pair of dippers dabbling in the river, a streaking Kingfisher and tons of little Grebe diving in the clear water. Antony was an absolutely brilliant guide. He has amazing knowledge about every single species of bird, mammal and lots of plants across the Peak District and knows exactly where to find them. He has such a friendly and welcoming manner that you never feel you're not 'expert' enough and he patiently answers every question. I would thoroughly recommend a nature walk with Antony to get to know the Peak District through the eyes of a wildlife fan! Very best wishes and see you next spring!"
N Marshall - London.

"Antony was not only very knowledgeable about swifts but also provided valuable information to participants on the walks regarding support for the various swift habitats in their neighbourhood. Highly recommended."
D Howson - Derby.

"A great evening watching swifts, and learning about other local wildlife. The leader was very friendly and knowledgeable. He gave us lots of interesting information about swifts, and how we could help with their conservation. There was plenty of time to ask questions, and the walk was taken at a leisurely pace to enable everyone to keep up and get involved. A lovely evening stroll that everyone seemed to enjoy!"
H Naylor - Derbyshire.

Walking Tours In Derbyshire

Walking based wildlife tours in Derbyshire for up to 4 people (walks for larger groups can be arranged).
Walks to suit all abilities/fitness’s.
Full day, shorter and bespoke walks available.
Expert local guide.
Prices include use of optics and identification books/charts, a delicious packed lunch (full day walks only) and hot drinks.
Transport for up to 4 people available to and from accommodation.
5% of each booking will be donated to the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust.

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