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Firetail Safari

Common Redstarts once referred to as Firetails because of their flashing red tail are beautiful songbirds which return to the UK from Africa in April. 

Firetail Safari

Common Redstarts once referred to as Firetails because of their flashing red tail are beautiful songbirds which return to the UK from Africa in April. 

Redstarts nest in the North York Moors National Park amongst ancient woodland often along tranquil river valleys where many other spring birds can be found such as Common Cuckoo, Pied Flycatcher, Spotted Flycatcher and Tree Pipit. Nearby nesting waders such as Eurasian Curlew and Northern Lapwings are often feeding their young chicks at this time of year. 

Join expert guide Richard Baines on this very special safari in search of the flashing Firetail and much more. Please note: this one day trip includes transport. Meeting place in the town centre of Helmsley, North Yorkshire. Details to be sent after booking.

What you can expect on one of our Firetail Safaris:

  • A small group creates constant, great opportunities to interact with your guide
  • Professional, local expert guide with a lifetime of birding knowledge in Yorkshire
  • A relaxed peaceful environment where you can learn new skills

Leader; Richard Baines

Venue; Helmsley, North Yorkshire (meeting details will be sent after booking)

Duration; 8 hours approximately 

Cost; £70/person includes transport

Firetail Safari

Richard Baines PGdip MCIEEM

Company Director And Birding/Wildlife Guide

Richard’s love of birds and wildlife started at age nine when he watched wide eyed as a charm of European Goldfinch fed on a thistle within a few feet of him in the grounds of his primary school. The next day he was busy drawing the flock in his art class./tutors/2/richard-baines-pgdip-mcieem

Ross & Carol Haddow

North York Moors National Park

I write on behalf of the four of us to thank you so much for such a wonderful day in May 2021 for our “Firetail Safari” on the edge of the North Yorkshire National Park. We were awestruck by the beautiful scenery, the peace and tranquillity and the wide range of birds we saw. This was a Red Letter Day! We look forward to joining you again. Ross & Carol Haddow Notts. May 2021.

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    • Sat 3rd May - 7.00am

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