Best of North Wales Five-Day Birdwatching Trips in 2022
This is a five-day birdwatching trip in North Wales.
North Wales is a wonderful place to visit with its exciting blend of resident, migrant, returning winter and departing summer birds, depending on the season. Add to this a wide variety of habitats and stunning scenery and you have the perfect mix for a birdwatching break.
North Wales is a wonderful place to visit with its exciting blend of resident, migrant, returning winter and departing summer birds, depending on the season. Add to this a wide variety of habitats and stunning scenery and you have the perfect mix for a birdwatching break.
North Wales offers the birdwatcher a wonderful
blend of habitats from high mountains, across moors, through woodlands, reedbeds, lakes, marshes, seacliffs and estuaries, all with exciting birds to enjoy. Expect to enjoy over 120 sspecies at any time of year. This is an exclusive tour with just six participants with two guides, Alan and Ruth.
Stonechats are resident in North Wales and we will encounter them on our trip.
Our five day Birdwatching Trip will be based at the lovely
Princes Arms Hotel in the scenic Conwy Valley where the birdwatching begins from your bedroom window! The wonderful food here is another highlight of this trip, you will not go hungry! The tour includes all meals (breakfast, lunch and evening meal) from lunch on day one to lunch on day five.
Goosander can be seen on the river from the hotel windows.
Each day we will explore the varied habitats of North Wales to enjoy the wonderful bird life and stunning scenery. We will be in touch with all the latest bird news to ensure we see the most exciting birds around, expect the unexpected! We will enjoy around
120 species of birds during the five day trip.
Enjoy a close enounter with a charismatic Chough!
During the tour we will look for such exciting species as:
Spring (April/May):
Great Crested Grebe, Fulmar, Manx Shearwater, Gannet, Shag, Little Egret, Great White Egret, Eider, Common Scoter, Red-breasted Merganser, Goosander, Red Kite, Marsh Harrier, Hen Harrier, Goshawk, Osprey, Merlin, Peregrine Falcon, Red Grouse, Black Grouse, Avocet, Little Ringed Plover, Lapwing, Woodcock, Black-tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, Common Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull, Kittiwake, Sandwich Tern, Common Tern, Arctic Tern, Little Tern, Common Guillemot, Razorbill, Black Guillemot, Atlantic Puffin, Stock Dove, Cuckoo, Tawny Owl, Skylark, Tree Pipit, Rock Pipit, Grey Wagtail, Dipper, Common Redstart, Whinchat, Stonechat, Wheatear, Ring Ouzel, Cetti's Warbler, Grasshopper Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat, Wood Warbler, Goldcrest, Pied Flycatcher, Chough, Raven, Siskin, Lesser Redpoll, Common Crossbill, Hawfinch, and any other migrants and rarities that may occur at this great time of year. Expect to enjoy around 120 species on the tour.
Pied Flycatcher - an iconic Welsh spring bird!
Summer (June):
Great Crested Grebe, Fulmar, Manx Shearwater, Gannet, Shag, Little Egret, Great White Egret, Spoonbill, Eider, Red-breasted Merganser, Goosander, Red Kite, Marsh Harrier, Hen Harrier, Goshawk, Osprey, Merlin, Peregrine Falcon, Red Grouse, Black Grouse, Avocet, Little Ringed Plover, Lapwing, Black-tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, Common Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull, Kittiwake, Sandwich Tern, Common Tern, Arctic Tern, Little Tern, Common Guillemot, Razorbill, Black Guillemot, Atlantic Puffin, Stock Dove, Tawny Owl, Skylark, Tree Pipit, Rock Pipit, Grey Wagtail, Dipper, Common Redstart, Whinchat, Stonechat, Wheatear, Ring Ouzel, Cetti's Warbler, Grasshopper Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat, Wood Warbler, Goldcrest, Pied Flycatcher, Chough, Raven, Siskin, Lesser Redpoll and Common Crossbill. Expect to enjoy around 120 species on the tour.
Puffin - everyone's summer favourite!
Autumn (August, September, October):
This time of year is fast moving migration time, so very difficult to predict which species will be seen in which of the three months. However, here are some of the birds that we will be enjoying during autumn in North Wales. Please ask for more details of a specific month if required.
Red-throated Diver, Great Northern Diver, Great Crested Grebe, Slavonian Grebe, Fulmar, Manx Shearwater, Balearic Shearwater, Leach's Petrel, Gannet, Shag, Little Egret, Great White Egret, Spoonbill, Pink-footed Goose, Pale-bellied Brent Goose, Wigeon, Pintail, Garganey, Eider, Common Scoter, Velvet Scoter, Goldeneye, Red-breasted Merganser, Goosander, Red Kite, Marsh Harrier, Hen Harrier, Goshawk, Osprey, Merlin, Peregrine Falcon, Red Grouse, Black Grouse, Water Rail, Avocet, Golden Plover, Grey Plover, Lapwing, Knot, Sanderling, Little Stint, Curlew Sandpiper, Ruff, Jack Snipe, Common Snipe, Black-tailed Godwit, Bar-tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, Spotted Redshank, Greenshank, Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, Turnstone, Arctic Skua, Great Skua, Mediterranean Gull, Common Gull, Kittiwake, Sandwich Tern, Common Guillemot, Razorbill, Black Guillemot, Stock Dove, Tawny Owl, Kingfisher, Skylark, Rock Pipit, Grey Wagtail, Dipper, Black Redstart, Common Redstart, Stonechat, Wheatear, Ring Ouzel, Fieldfare, Redwing, Cetti's Warbler, Yellow-browed Warbler, Goldcrest, Firecrest, Chough, Raven, Brambling, Siskin, Common Crossbill, Lapland Bunting and any other migrants and rarities that may occur at this great time of year. Expect to enjoy around 120 species on the tour.
Wryneck, a scarce migrant. Here's one we found in September on Anglesey!
Winter (November, December, January, February, March):
Red-throated Diver, Great Northern Diver, Great Crested Grebe, Slavonian Grebe, Fulmar, Shag, Little Egret, Great White Egret, Whooper Swan, Pink-footed Goose, Pale-bellied Brent Goose, Wigeon, Pintail, Eider, Long-tailed Duck, Common Scoter, Surf Scoter, Velvet Scoter, Goldeneye, Red-breasted Merganser, Goosander, Red Kite, Hen Harrier, Goshawk, Melin, Peregrine Falcon, Red Grouse, Black Grouse, Water Rail, Golden Plover, Grey Plover, Knot, Sanderling, Purple Sandpiper, Jack Snipe, Woodcock, Black-tailed Godwit, Bar-tailed Godwit, Greenshank, Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull, Common Guillemot, Razorbill, Black Guillemot, Stock Dove, Tawny Owl, Short-eared Owl, Kingfisher, Skylark, Rock Pipit, Grey Wagtail, Dipper, Stonechat, Fieldfare, Redwing, Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Great Grey Shrike, Chough, Raven, Brambling, Siskin, Linnet, Twite, Common Crossbill, Hawfinch, Snow Bunting and any other scarce visitors and rarities that may occur at this exciting time of year. Expect to enjoy around 120 species on the tour.
Spectacular lekking Black Grouse, even better with a dusting of snow!
Our five-day Birdwatching Trip includes -- Guiding by Alan and Ruth throughout.
- Four nights' accommodation in comfortable Country hotel.
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and evening meal) from lunch on day one to lunch on day five.
- Snacks to keep you going between the lovely meals.
- Use of our top-of-the-range telescopes to help you enjoy the best views of the birds.
- Use of field guides to help with identification.
- Free loan of binoculars for the trip if requested in advance
- A checklist of the birds we encounter.
- All entrance fees to reserves we visit.
Our trip does not include -- Transport to and from the Princes Arms Hotel, Trefriw, Conwy. However, we are happy to arrange a transfer to and from nearby Llandudno Junction railway station at a convenient time at no extra charge.
- Alcoholic drinks.
- Travel insurance.
- Any items of a personal nature.
- Tips.
The price for this five day Birdwatching Trip is £995 per person - we are very pleased to say that there is
no single room supplement for this tour.
Dates:
We have the following five-day Birdwatching Trips available:
If you don't see a date that suits you, we are very happy to put together a custom tour on a date that is perfect for you. Or perhpas you'd prefer to have one of our custom-made Tours for Two? Please see
North Wales Tours for Two Birdwatching Trips 2022 or email us for details.
To book your place or for more information about this exciting birdwatching trip please email us on
info@birdwatchingtrips.co.uk. All confirmed bookings are subject to receipt of your completed booking form.
We know you will love our special five-day Best of North Wales Birdwatching Trips.
The view from the Princes Arms Hotel, our base for the holiday.
We look forward to sharing exciting North Wales birds with you!
South Stack, stunning views at any time of year
General Tour Information:
Difficulty:
Easy. Walks are on trails and footpaths which may have an uneven surface. You should be able to walk unaided at least a mile on rough or uneven surfaces. Please contact us if you have any concerns over your participation.
Payment:
Payment can be made by cheque or electronic bank transfer. We ask for 20% deposit upon booking with the balance due by 70 days before travel. Full details are provided on our Booking Form. Please ensure you also see our Terms and Conditions and Booking Confirmation Statement. We are compliant with the Packaged Travel Regulations 2018 to give you the fullest possible protection.
Transportation:
Transport will be in a comfortable air-conditioned minibus
Accommodation:
Accommodation will be in a very comfortable hotel, all bedrooms are ensuite. There is no lift in this delightful Victorian hotel.
Participants:
This tour will run with a minimum of three and a maximum of six guests. The tour will go ahead provided at least three guests have booked by 70 days before the start of the tour.
Cancellation:
Please see our the Terms and Conditions on our website. Full cancellation details are on our booking form. Please ask us if you would like us to send you a copy.
Travel and medical Insurance:
Please make sure you have the correct insurance cover in place for this tour before the start of the trip.
Terms and Conditions