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In autumn, the scenic lowlands of south-west Scotland act as a gigantic Arrivals Hall for inbound birds from the far north. The Solway Firth hosts Svalbard’s entire breeding population of Barnacle Geese. The sheltered bays attract seaducks such as Greater Scaup, Common Scoter and Long-tailed Duck, while the nearby marshes and fields are perfect for a variety of northern wildfowl, waders and smaller birds such as Bramblings, Redwings and Fieldfares. Add in an excellent range of residents such as Red Kite, Willow Tit and Tree Sparrow, plus birds of prey such as Short-eared Owls and roosting Hen Harriers, and you have the perfect recipe for an exciting early winter holiday.

  • Observe the goose spectacular at Caerlaverock, with Barnacle, Pink-footed and Eurasian White-fronted Geese
  • Visit a Hen Harrier roost at dusk
  • See Red Kites close up at a feeding centre
  • Scan the bays for wintering sea-ducks
  • Gorgeous scenery of lowland Scotland
  • Have great views of small birds such as Willow Tit, Lesser Redpoll and Tree Sparrow
  • Good chance of Red Squirrel
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From the rolling heaths and woodlands of the New Forest National Park to the extensive wetlands that line the north Norfolk coastline, the varied habitats and landscapes of the British Isles are home to a wealth of exciting wildlife. It is definitely not essential to go abroad when wildlife holidays in Britain offer such diversity!

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Within the UK, Scotland offers arguably some of the best opportunities for wildlife watching. Scotland’s landscapes encompass a huge array of habitats from mountains, lakes, forests and lochs, to seemingly endless coastlines, lowland moors, offshore islands, ‘machair’ (green sward habitat) and heaths.

With truly unspoilt settings, white-sand beaches, breathtaking sunsets, Neolithic sites and a vibrant Gaelic culture including bagpipe-playing and ceilidhs, plus excellent malt whisky and hospitable people, wildlife holidays in Scotland have a unique charm.

 

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This single-centre tour is based in St John’s Town of Dalry, an attractive village lying just
south of the Carsphairn Hills and west of Dumfries. From here we will explore the varied and
wildlife-rich nature reserves of this picturesque region of Scotland, including the RSPB reserve
at Mersehead and the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust reserve at Caerlaverock in which Svalbard's
entire population of breeding Barnacle Geese overwinter. Caerlaverock overlooks the Solway Firth
and also attracts flocks of Pink-footed Geese and a few Greenland White-fronted Geese, plus
thousands of Wigeon, Gadwall, Shoveler, Pintail and other ducks. Whooper Swans overwinter here
too and it is possible to get wonderful views of these majestic birds from the reserve’s comfortable
hides. Feeders attract Tree Sparrows, Yellowhammers, Siskins, Lesser Redpolls and Bramblings and
flocks of Fieldfare and Redwing are common. At the nearby Nith Estuary we hope to find Scaup,
Red-breasted Merganser, Common Scoter and a variety of waders including, perhaps, Purple
Sandpiper and – weather permitting – stunning views across the Solway.


To the west lies Loch Ryan and Wigtown Bay, both of which are excellent areas to look for Golden
Plover, Slavonian Grebe, Black Guillemot and Long-tailed Duck. We also hope to see flocks of
waders taking to the sky in mesmerising, swirling flocks as they move from their feeding to
roosting sites. Woodlands around Loch Ken are home to Willow Tit, Sparrowhawk and Nuthatch,
as well as the charismatic Red Squirrel. A nearby feeding station attracts good numbers of Red
Kites in the winter, and there will be many wonderful photographic opportunities as they wheel
around overhead before swooping down to snatch a morsel of food. We will end each day with an
evening visit to a nearby Hen Harrier roost to watch as these elegant raptors fly in for the night.
Stunning silver-bodied males with their contrasting black wing-tips, together with brown females
and immature birds (collectively known as ‘ringtails’), roost here together, often allowing
breathtaking views. Merlin, Short-eared Owls and Barn Owls are also commonly encountered.

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We stay in a comfortable country inn, where all rooms have private facilities.

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Breakfasts and evening meals are included in the holiday cost, however lunches are an additional cost. Suitable arrangements will be made for a lunch stop each day. 

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The main focus of this tour will be birds, although we will take time to enjoy other wildlife that we come across.

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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!

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A Naturetrek Tailormade holiday allows you, with the benefit of our wildlife travel expertise and destination experience, to enjoy the perfect private wildlife holiday – one that truly matches your requirements, expectations and ambitions. We will ensure the most competitive prices, superb naturalist guides and seamless ground services.

Some of the benefits of Naturetrek Tailormade travel include:
• A bespoke itinerary which is crafted by experts and designed specifically for you
• Private guiding by the very best local naturalists 
• Travel with people you know, at your own pace
• Incorporate as much culture, history or relaxation time as you wish
• Choose dates to suit you
• Select your preferred style of accommodation
• Travel with families and children of any age

Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!

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For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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The Winter Birds of Dumfries & Galloway

Tour Code: GBR66

An exciting 5-day tour to Dumfries and Galloway, including time enjoying the wildfowl and waders that overwinter on the Solway Firth, as well as roosting Hen Harriers and a visit to a nearby Red Kite feeding station.

£1,195

Land Only
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123kg CO2e

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123.1kg CO2e

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Highlights

  • Observe the goose spectacular at Caerlaverock, with Barnacle, Pink-footed and Eurasian White-fronted Geese
  • Visit a Hen Harrier roost at dusk
  • See Red Kites close up at a feeding centre
  • Scan the bays for wintering sea-ducks
  • Gorgeous scenery of lowland Scotland
  • Have great views of small birds such as Willow Tit, Lesser Redpoll and Tree Sparrow
  • Good chance of Red Squirrel

Summary

This single-centre tour is based in St John’s Town of Dalry, an attractive village lying justsouth of the Carsphairn Hills and west of Dumfries. From here we will explore the varied andwildlife-rich nature reserves of this picturesque region of Scotland, including the RSPB reserveat Mersehead and the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust reserve at Caerlaverock in which Svalbard'sentire population of breeding Barnacle Geese overwinter. Caerlaverock overlooks the Solway Firthand also attracts flocks of Pink-footed Geese and a few Greenland White-fronted Geese, plusthousands of Wigeon, Gadwall, Shoveler, Pintail and other ducks. Whooper Swans overwinter heretoo and it is possible to get wonderful views of these majestic birds from the reserve’s comfortablehides. Feeders attract Tree Sparrows, Yellowhammers, Siskins, Lesser Redpolls and Bramblings andflocks of Fieldfare and Redwing are common. At the nearby Nith Estuary we hope to find Scaup,Red-breasted Merganser, Common Scoter and a variety of waders including, perhaps, PurpleSandpiper and – weather permitting – stunning views across the Solway.

To the west lies Loch Ryan and Wigtown Bay, both of which are excellent areas to look for GoldenPlover, Slavonian Grebe, Black Guillemot and Long-tailed Duck. We also hope to see flocks ofwaders taking to the sky in mesmerising, swirling flocks as they move from their feeding toroosting sites. Woodlands around Loch Ken are home to Willow Tit, Sparrowhawk and Nuthatch,as well as the charismatic Red Squirrel. A nearby feeding station attracts good numbers of RedKites in the winter, and there will be many wonderful photographic opportunities as they wheelaround overhead before swooping down to snatch a morsel of food. We will end each day with anevening visit to a nearby Hen Harrier roost to watch as these elegant raptors fly in for the night.Stunning silver-bodied males with their contrasting black wing-tips, together with brown femalesand immature birds (collectively known as ‘ringtails’), roost here together, often allowingbreathtaking views. Merlin, Short-eared Owls and Barn Owls are also commonly encountered.

Focus

The main focus of this tour will be birds, although we will take time to enjoy other wildlife that we come across.

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Arrive Dumfries
Days
2 - 4
Daily excursions around Dumfries & Galloway
Day
5
Depart Dumfries

What's Included?

Food

Breakfasts and evening meals are included in the holiday cost, however lunches are an additional cost. Suitable arrangements will be made for a lunch stop each day. 

Accommodation

We stay in a comfortable country inn, where all rooms have private facilities.

Reviews

A.P. West Yorkshire, Feb25, Mar 2025

All I could expect and saw good species including: Golden Eagle, three hen harriers, Merlin and Willow Tit. Chris was an excellent leader, knows everything about the area and worked very hard to make the most of our trip.

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J.L. Lancashire, Nov24, Dec 2024

Great to have Chris Rollie leading who is so knowledgeable about the local area, history, geology and culture as well as the wildlife. Excellent evening meals and very welcoming staff at the hotel.

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P.W. Hampshire, Nov24, Nov 2024

One of the most enjoyable trips I have been on. Very good range of habitats visited without too much time spent in the minibus. We saw Water Rail and Barnacle Geese at Caerlaverock, ducks, grebes and divers on Loch Ryan. Clachan Inn was comfortable and the food was sensational. The Inn is ideally situated for the various sites visited. Birding was excellent and the additional contact about history, geology, arboriculture was fascinating.

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Dates & Prices

2026

Land Only

£1,195

Tour Leader
Chris Rollie
Chris Rollie
Chris was born in Ayrshire and grew up overlooking Glenafton, where he developed a love of nature and especially birds from an early age.
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2027

Land Only

£1,195

Land Only

£1,195

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For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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