Jon's Wildlife Trips

Beach, beach, let's go to the beach! A gorgeous sandy beach in a gorgeous area of natural outstanding beauty and one of my hikers and birding group's favourite! On top of that, a birding trip to remember, you will be in one of the best places in the south of the country for migrating birds so if you are a twitcher or a photographer, join us for an epic trip but bare in mind that we will also be hiking. My hikers are used to me though so we will stop every time there is something to observe or photograph.

I am SO happy to go back after a year and walk one of my number 1 coastal hikes! This hike is the definition of gorgeous, so pretty that quite a few of you have joined 2 or 3 times already so if you have not joined us yet, go ahead and book your spot!
This might also be our last swim of the year so if it is sunny, bring you swim suit as the water temperature might still be perfect for a dip.
We will start the hike along the canal until we reach the marina, then along the stunning estuary which could look like paradise until we reach one of Britain's most beautiful sandy beach! West Wittering...

CHICHESTER HARBOUR is a large natural harbour to the south west of the city of Chichester on the Solent.
Talking about sunset, you cannot imagine the beauty of this red sky over West Wittering Sandy beach and the Solent, just mind blowing. especially when the over 10000 of Brent geese that should have arrived from Russia to spend the winter go roosting and fill the skies with their magnificence. And what about the 65000 thousands of waders that stop by for the winter as well as all those migrating birds who have a stop to feed and rest during their migration?
If you have to choose a trip this year, this is the one, it has become a favourite for my hikers and birding group alike and is pretty flat, although quite long.
It is one of four natural harbours in that area of the coastline, the others being Portsmouth Harbour, Langstone Harbour and Pagham Harbour and it is by far the most impressive of them all.
The massive stretch of tidal flats and saltings are of outstanding ecological significance. Very large populations of wildfowl and waders use the mudflats feeding on the rich plant life and the huge populations of intertidal invertebrates. More than 10000 Brent geese overwinter on the intertidal mud-land and adjacent farmland and around 55,000 birds reside in or visit the Harbour throughout the year.
Really, those landscapes are quite unique, you will be surrounded by water and birds and the sunset is exceptional.

INFORMATION:
Distance:13 miles/19km
Difficulty:easy/medium
TRAVEL:
Via train
We will have a short bus ride back to the station after the hike
MEETING POINT:
08.30 am at London Bridge Rail Station near the ticket office
COST:
£ 17 via Paypal
£27 in cash for the train, we will get a discounted group ticket that we will buy together at the station
£3.60 for a bus ticket back from West Wittering to Chichester (takes 20 min)
INCLUDED:
Guided hike
A great time with lovely people
NOT INCLUDED:
Bus ticket
Train ticket
Anything not mentioned above
WHAT TO BRING:
Waterproof shoes for the hike, preferably hiking shoes, otherwise good trainers;
Weather appropriate clothes, including waterproofs if there is a chance of rain;
Water bottle;
Packed lunch and snacks.
Cash for the train
WHATSAPP:
A WhatsApp group will be created a few days before the trips, noone is forced to join of course, but I will post additional information on it, we usually also exchange photos and videos.
ATTENTION:
Our trips will not be cancelled due to weather conditions so please ensure that you do wear and carry appropriate clothing. 😄
POLICIES:
1: This group is designed for the pleasure and enjoyment of all of us, we do not accept any derogatory comments or behaviours towards anyone. Racism, discrimination and other unacceptable behaviours will only lead to your rejection of any of our trips and this is without exception. Everyone is welcome, we have religious and non-religious people, gay, straight, bisexual people, all shades and colours or nationalities, people of all ages, sex and political beliefs and mutual respect is the fundamental spirit of this group.
2: Our trips are only refundable up to 14 days before departure, if you wish to cancel after that, you will be offered a transfer to another trip for the same price or you may resell your slot to somebody else.
3: If we do cancel the entirety of the trip on our site, you will be fully refunded
4: Pleasure ensure that you check this page regularly as times and meeting locations might change.
5:In the eventuality that our trains are delayed, or cancelled which is out of my control, I do not pay for taxis or alternative route, if this happens, you will be able to claim delay repay from the train companies who will reimburse your train ticket and some eventual costs occurred. B signing up to my events, you agree to this.

It is this time of the year again and I am taking you on a journey into a world of cuteness where not carrying your camera will not be allowed.
LET'S GO SEE THE BABY SEALS!
ATTENTION, BOOKINGS WILL CLOSE A WEEK BEFORE DEPARTURE AND IT IS ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS as this trip is limited to 12 people.
Due to the popularity of this trip I have decided to do it again.
Norfolk is THE place where you can see one of Britain's most fantastic show; the grey seal breeding season.
Norfolk holds the world's two largest Atlantic grey seals colonies and I am taking you there. You will be able to observe at often just a couple of metres away the 7000 seals that come to these sandy beaches every year to give birth to those gorgeous white furry creatures.
You will not get enough of it, believe me.
We will be able to observe seals of every ages from the tiny few hours old white pups, to the full fat adolescents and up to the big males who weight hundreds of kilos and who will be fighting a bit further down on the sand. Volunteers will be there to answer all our questions and to keep us from getting too close to those beautiful creatures, often unsuccessfully as those cubs being of a curious nature will approach us often far too close to inspect us.
The seals will be the highlight of or trip but will not be our only journey as we will hike the dunes of Norfolk which are home to a pair of barn owl and where shorties spend the winter.
We meet at 08.00 am at Liverpool Street station, and off we go, we should be back in London by 9.30pm.
Due to other commitments, I can only do this one trip to Norfolk this year so book your spot asap if you want to see the cutie balls of fur.
As always we will grab a meal at the end of the trip before we head back to London with a few hundred photos. I have a professional camera and will share it with you.
We will not rush for this trip, we will stop for plenty of photos so if you are coming for a hardcore hike I would not recommend.
TRANSPORT:
VIA train and bus (about 3 hours)
COST:
£ 80
I tried to keep it as cheap as possible but the train prices went up as well as buses.
The fee is refundable up to 2 weeks before departure and non-refundable after that, but you may resell and you can try to find someone to take your place.
INCLUDED:
Guided hike
Fast train to Norfolk and back and a short bus journey
A great time with lovely people
NOT INCLUDED:
Food and drinks
Anything not mentioned above
WHAT TO BRING:
Waterproof shoes for the hike, preferably hiking shoes, otherwise good trainers
Weather appropriate clothes
Water bottle;
MEETING POINT:
Liverpool Street Station. At 8am
A WHATSAPP GROUP WILL BE CREATED A FEW DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE WITH MORE INFO.
ATTENTION:
Our trips will not be cancelled due to weather conditions so please ensure that you do wear and carry appropriate clothing. 😄
POLICIES:
1: This group is designed for the pleasure and enjoyment of all of us, we do not accept any derogatory comments or behaviours towards anyone. Racism, discrimination and other unacceptable behaviours will only lead to your rejection to any of our trips and this without exception. Everyone is welcome, we have religious and non-religious people, gay, straight, bisexual people, all shades and colours or nationality, people of all ages, sex and political believes and mutual respect is the fundamental spirit of this group.
2: Our trips are only refundable up to 30 days before departure, if you wish to cancel after that, you will be offered a transfer to another trip for the same price or you may resell your slot to somebody else.
3: If we do cancel the entirety of the trip on our side, you will be fully refunded
4:In the eventuality that our trains are delayed, or cancelled which is out of my control, I do not pay for taxis or alternative route, if this happens, you will be able to claim delay repay from the train companies who will reimburse your train ticket and some eventual costs occurred. By signing up to my events, you agree to this.

It is this time of the year again and I am taking you on a journey into a world of cuteness where not carrying your camera will not be allowed.
LET'S GO SEE THE BABY SEALS!
ATTENTION, BOOKINGS WILL CLOSE A WEEK BEFORE DEPARTURE AND IT IS ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS as this trip is limited to 12 people.
Due to the popularity of this trip I have decided to do it again.
Norfolk is THE place where you can see one of Britain's most fantastic show; the grey seal breeding season.
Norfolk holds the world's two largest Atlantic grey seals colonies and I am taking you there. You will be able to observe at often just a couple of metres away the 7000 seals that come to these sandy beaches every year to give birth to those gorgeous white furry creatures.
You will not get enough of it, believe me.
We will be able to observe seals of every ages from the tiny few hours old white pups, to the full fat adolescents and up to the big males who weight hundreds of kilos and who will be fighting a bit further down on the sand. Volunteers will be there to answer all our questions and to keep us from getting too close to those beautiful creatures, often unsuccessfully as those cubs being of a curious nature will approach us often far too close to inspect us.
The seals will be the highlight of or trip but will not be our only journey as we will hike the dunes of Norfolk which are home to a pair of barn owl and where shorties spend the winter.
We meet at 08.00 am at Liverpool Street station, and off we go, we should be back in London by 9.30pm.
Due to other commitments, I can only do this one trip to Norfolk this year so book your spot asap if you want to see the cutie balls of fur.
As always we will grab a meal at the end of the trip before we head back to London with a few hundred photos. I have a professional camera and will share it with you.
We will not rush for this trip, we will stop for plenty of photos so if you are coming for a hardcore hike I would not recommend.
TRANSPORT:
VIA train and bus (about 3 hours)
COST:
£ 80
I tried to keep it as cheap as possible but the train prices went up as well as buses.
The fee is refundable up to 2 weeks before departure and non-refundable after that, but you may resell and you can try to find someone to take your place.
INCLUDED:
Guided hike
Fast train to Norfolk and back and a short bus journey
A great time with lovely people
NOT INCLUDED:
Food and drinks
Anything not mentioned above
WHAT TO BRING:
Waterproof shoes for the hike, preferably hiking shoes, otherwise good trainers
Weather appropriate clothes
Water bottle;
MEETING POINT:
Liverpool Street Station. At 8am
A WHATSAPP GROUP WILL BE CREATED A FEW DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE WITH MORE INFO.
ATTENTION:
Our trips will not be cancelled due to weather conditions so please ensure that you do wear and carry appropriate clothing. 😄
POLICIES:
1: This group is designed for the pleasure and enjoyment of all of us, we do not accept any derogatory comments or behaviours towards anyone. Racism, discrimination and other unacceptable behaviours will only lead to your rejection to any of our trips and this without exception. Everyone is welcome, we have religious and non-religious people, gay, straight, bisexual people, all shades and colours or nationality, people of all ages, sex and political believes and mutual respect is the fundamental spirit of this group.
2: Our trips are only refundable up to 30 days before departure, if you wish to cancel after that, you will be offered a transfer to another trip for the same price or you may resell your slot to somebody else.
3: If we do cancel the entirety of the trip on our side, you will be fully refunded
4:In the eventuality that our trains are delayed, or cancelled which is out of my control, I do not pay for taxis or alternative route, if this happens, you will be able to claim delay repay from the train companies who will reimburse your train ticket and some eventual costs occurred. By signing up to my events, you agree to this.