After the huge success of the inaugural Naturetrek Great British Bird Race in 2026, we will be running it again in January 2027! With 176 species recorded across the UK in 2026, we'll be going again across 12 of the UK’s finest counties for winter birding: Norfolk, Suffolk, Kent, Northumberland, Dorset, Hampshire, Yorkshire, Cornwall, Somerset, Gloucestershire, North Wales and the Highlands of Scotland.
Each race offers a thrilling challenge: how many bird species can be recorded in two days in the field? While the premise is simple, the experience is anything but ordinary. With expert local guides, meticulously planned routes, and a sense of friendly competition, these tours offer birders the chance to push their skills, sharpen their ears, and immerse themselves in some of the UK's richest winter habitats.
