Bird boxes
A perfect time of year to put up a new bird box or two.
Handmade and built to last boxes now available our website.
If you live near too Belper, I can offer an installation service too. Contact me for more details.
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Curlew
Species lists from our last 3 trips are now available to view on our website.
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February Newsletter now available to read.
This month @JackBaddams asks the question 'should we still be feeding birds in our gardens?'
Plus the usual features.
It's turning into more of a magazine that a newsletter, but it's definitely worth a read.
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Please spread this far and wide, as stories don't get much bigger than this. When the government blocks even the intelligence services from telling us we're heading for environmental catastrophe, you know we have a problem. A very big problem.
Thank you.
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2 spots just opened up for this Sunday's walk at Bradford Dale
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Yet another one...
#RaptorResearch
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Satellite-tagged Hen Harrier called Edna "suspected illegally killed".
Was she killed & dumped at a windfarm in Northumberland as a ploy to cover up the crime?
New blog ⬇️
#RaptorResearch #WilldifeCrime 🌍
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The places have now been filled.
16.01.2026 10:38 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Smew
Due to unforeseen circumstances 2 places have become available on this Saturday's (17th Jan) trip to Rutland Water. See the link for more information.
Or get in touch with any questions.
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Did you do the New Years Quiz?
Here are the answers.
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2025 New Years bird quiz
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New Year’s bird quiz now live.
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Dipper
Look out later today for our annual New Years Eve bird quiz.
It will be available from 6pm.
January's newsletter is now available to read.
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A couple of quick views of Hawfinch at Cromford today.
21.12.2025 11:07 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Trip report from a fascinating morning at Donna Nook Grey Seal colony. Oh, and a few birds too.
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Still places left on this Sunday's bird walk at Potteric Carr.
See the website for more details.
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Red Kite
A chance encounter on a dark and miserable day.
It was wet and cloudy and then a Red Kite brightened up my day.
Grey Seal fight
Grey Seal fight
Grey Seal fight
Grey Seal fight
Just before we left Donna Nook a battle between 2 evenly matched males took place right next to the footpath. It was too close & I couldn't get far enough away. As they fought the battle scars got more serious. It was nature at its most raw.
09.12.2025 14:33 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Red Fox
Red Fox
Red Fox
While at Donna Nook watching the Grey Seals do their thing, out on the mud flats another animal was looking out for lunch.
09.12.2025 14:26 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Grey Seal & pup
Female grey seal
Seal pup
Grey Seal pup
What a brilliant trip to Donna Nook at the weekend.
Lots of pups getting fat & mothers taking care of their young ones.
Gift card
Have you got a friend or a family member that loves a walk in the great outdoors or loves birds & wants to learn a little more about them?
Choose a gift card as a Christmas gift & they can join one of our small group tours.
Visit our website today.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/gift-card
New walks
Here are a few of the walks we have coming up over the next few weeks.
If you have some free time think about joining us for a slow paced relaxing bird walk. Meet new people & have some fun while watching birds.
Always with no more than 6 people.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails
If you're looking for Swarovski Optik kit, look no further than www.cleyspy.co.uk
We have everything from #preloved binoculars and scopes, to the very latest state of the art products - all of which are available to try 7 days-a-week at our Glandford shop.🦅😎
#UKBirding #BirdingGear
Fieldfare
December's newsletter now available,
Things to do in December, best of November's walks, Upcoming walks & Bird of the month.
If you would like to contribute to the newsletter with an article, showcase a photograph or advertise an event, get in touch.
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kingfisher
Good morning everyone.
I've added lots more walks and day trips to the website.
Take a look and book your place.
www.derbyshirebirdtours.com/trails
NB: Comments are turned off as criminal proceedings are live ⚖️
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/15/w...
It won't stop until grouse shooting ends.
The whole industry thinks it's their birth right to kill everything that poses a threat to grouse.
What a very sad place we are in.
Still time to book on our Tucklesholme walk this Sunday (16th Nov).
Slow paced & relaxing.
Meet up with like minded wildlife loving people.
Max of 6 people per walk.
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Dipper
More photobombing, this time from a Grey Wagtail.
08.11.2025 15:35 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0