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Birding Discovery Day - Wetland And Woodland - Tophill Low Nature Reserve

Brand new for 2025, we're excited to bring you our Wetland and Woodland Birding Discovery Days at the wonderful Tophill Low reserve in East Yorkshire!

Birding Discovery Day - Wetland And Woodland - Tophill Low Nature Reserve

With rich and varied habitats full of waterbirds courting, songbirds singing and migrants pitstopping, what better way to shake off the winter blues than with a special day exploring this always productive reserve. Mixed woodland, marshland, reservoirs, lakes, reedbeds, scrubland, grassland and more - all within easily walkable distance - mean you're guaranteed a wide spectrum of birdlife.

Let our expert local guide Mark Pearson introduce to this hidden jewel of Yorkshire's birding hotspots, just as the spring season bursts into life! Expect wildfowl, waders, raptors and songbirds, as well as a good chance of Kingfishers, a chance of Otters, and few surprises thrown in.... 

These exclusive one-day tours are designed for everyone - from beginners to the more experienced – who'd like be part of small group tour, creating a real 'team' adventure. Meeting Place map and directions sent after a booking is made. Please be aware this day may involve walking several miles during the day with many stops and breaks.

What you can expect on one of our Birding Discovery Days 2025:

  • 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 fun-packed day; exciting locations, tuition, opportunities for photography and of course great birds!
  • A free Yorkshire Wildlife Checklist
Birding Discovery Day - Wetland and Woodland - Tophill Low Nature Reserve

Mark Pearson BSc Hons

Birding/Wildlife Guide

Mark is an obsessive Yorkshire coast birder and naturalist whose roles include wildlife guide, ecologist, speaker, writer and educator. He is well known as a passionate, exceptional communicator, whether in the field with YCN clients, in the classroom with/tutors/6/mark-pearson-bsc-hons

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