South Devon in Spring

Tour Code: GBR22

A 4-day wildlife break in search of the bountiful natural history in the glorious surroundings of Dartmoor and the south Devon coast.

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Highlights

Summary

Summary

We’ll visit a variety of south Devon’s special habitats on this short break, including rocky headlands and lakes (‘Leys’) of the South Hams coast, as well as heathland areas which are the stronghold of Dartford Warblers and Nightjars. Spring migration should be in full flow, which can provide a few avian surprises, in addition to the region’s special resident birds, as we tour south Devon’s prime birdwatching sites. Whilst the area’s birdlife will be the principal focus of this short break, our tour leaders are accomplished all-round naturalists and participants can expect a fine selection of non-ornithological delights including newly emerged dragonflies and butterflies, colourful wild flowers and bats!

  • Cetti’s Warbler & Cirl Bunting on ‘Leys’ of the South Hams coast
  • Enjoy Dartmoor’s picturesque moorland, crags & forests
  • Dipper, Pied Flycatcher & Redstart among many other species
  • Displaying Great Crested Grebes on Slapton Ley
  • Possibility of scarce migrant birds
  • Look for newly emerged dragonflies & butterflies
  • Varied spring flora, including several orchid species
  • Greater Horseshoe Bats emerging from their daytime roost
  • Visit Devon heathland in search of Dartford Warbler & Nightjar
  • Chance to spend extra days in historic Exeter
  • Led by an expert naturalist guide

Grading

Grade A/B. There is no particularly difficult walking on this tour, however the terrain may be rocky and uneven in places.

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DETAILED INFORMATION
Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

Day 1
Meet Exeter, afternoon excursion
Day 2/3
Daily excursions around South Devon
Day 4
Morning excursion then depart Exeter
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What's Included

What's Included?

  • Accommodation:

    Accommodation will be in a comfortable tourist hotel with private facilities in each room. The holiday cost is calculated on the basis of sharing a twin-room but a limited number of single rooms may be available at a supplementary cost.

  • Food:

    Breakfast and evening meals are included in the tour price but lunches are not included.

Why Naturetrek?

Why Naturetrek?

At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!