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WILDLIFE:

We organise wildlife holidays from the fourth week of March to the first week of July (inclusive) and from the fourth week of August to the fourth week of October (inclusive).

Please note: Roy is in England each December giving talks.

Birdwatching Group
Sille Forest
Birdwatching Group
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Sille Forest
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Birds which might be seen include:
* = Breeding

Black-necked Grebe*
White Stork
White Stork
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Honey-Buzzard
Honey-Buzzard
Photo – John Waterman
Sevenoaks R.S.P.B.

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White-Spotted Bluethroat
White-Spotted Bluethroat
Photo – John Waterman
Sevenoaks R.S.P.B.

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Night Heron
Great White Egret
Black Stork
White Stork*
Sacred Ibis*
Garganey*
Honey-Buzzard
Black Kite*
Montagu's Harrier*
Little Bustard*
Whiskered Tern*
Grey-headed Woodpecker*
Black Woodpecker*
Middle Spotted Woodpecker*
Bee Eater*
Bluethroat*
Black Redstart*
Fan-tailed Warbler*
Melodious Warbler*
Crested Tit*
Short-toed Treecreeper*
Rock Sparrow*
Cirl Bunting*
Ortolan (Aug/ Sept only)

Mammals to be seen might include:

 
Red Squirrel
Wild Boar
Wild Boar
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Coypu
Polecat
Wild Boar
 
 
  Flowers that you might see include:

A great variety of flowers can be seen including Pyramidal and Lesser Butterfly Orchids, Solomons Seal's and Cowslips in the roadside verges.


Lesser Butterfly Orchid
Lesser Butterfly Orchid
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Insects that you may spot include:


You will see a good selection of butterflies including Marbled White, Swallowtail, Scarce Swallowtail and Camberwell Beauty.

Marbled White Butterfly
Marbled White
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Humming-bird Hawk Moths are fairly common, as are many dragonflies and damselflies.

Damselflies Mating
Praying Mantis
Damselflies Mating
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Praying Mantis
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Northern France Wildlife Tours Ltd. is run by Roy and Shirley Croucher for all lovers of the countryside and its wildlife. We are here to help you relax and enjoy this beautiful part of France.



 
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Northern France Wildlife Tours Ltd. Company registered in England and Wales. Registered no.4413404.
Registered address: Chartwells, 1 St Josephs Court, Trindle Road, Dudley, West Midlands DY2 7AU.


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