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UID:116@orcadianwildlife.co.uk
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTSTAMP:20260106T164544Z
URL:https://orcadianwildlife.co.uk/wPress/wildlife-tour-bookings/orkney-wi
 ldlife-culture-tour-7/
SUMMARY:Orkney Wildlife & Culture Tour: Saturday 23 May - Saturday 30 May 2
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DESCRIPTION:Our ‘traditional’ Orkney Wildlife and Culture tours have be
 en running successfully for over 22 years and include the best of Orkney
 ’s wildlife and history. We visit the 3 islands of Hoy (possible golden 
 and white-tailed eagles\, Scapa Flow Museum and the Old Man)\; South Ronal
 dsay (Hoxa Head for possible Orca and the iconic Tomb of the Eagles (www.t
 omboftheeagles.co.uk)\; and Westray (Gannets\, and everyone’s favourite\
 , Puffins!). Many RSPB Reserves are visited both on the Orkney Mainland an
 d the islands. We also spend a couple of days on the Orkney Mainland\, and
  you will have one day to yourselves\, perhaps to explore Kirkwall or take
  local walks from your comfortable family-run 4* hotel (www.thesandshotel.
 co.uk) Sites of archaeological or historical interest visited include the 
 Heart of Neolithic Orkney's Ring of Brodgar\, Stones of Stenness and Skara
  Brae see&nbsp\;(http://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/
 skara-brae/)\, and of course the unique Italian Chapel. Many important WW1
  and WW2 sites are also included in the tour.&nbsp\;\n\nIn late May you ca
 n expect to see up to 100 or so species of birds\, including early in the 
 month our winter visitors as they prepare to leave for Iceland and further
  north – birds such as Great Northern Divers and Long-tailed Ducks which
  will be in their superb breeding plumage. Our Orkney speciality\, the Hen
  Harrier\, will be seen hopefully at close quarters\, perhaps displaying i
 n its wonderful Sky Dance\, or by watching spectacular food-passes from th
 e male to his mate. All kinds of rare migrants may also turn up during the
  month of May\, but an element of luck is always needed with rarities.\n\n
 Out to sea or else on Scapa Flow you may encounter cetaceans – including
  Orca – but\, once again\, an element of luck and a good sea state is re
 quired for finding and observing these and other whales and dolphins. In r
 ecent years groups in alternate weeks have managed to see Orca\, so there
 ’s a reasonable 50:50 chance of seeing these amazing creatures as they p
 atrol our shores hunting for fish and seals. We always prioritise Orca if 
 they are around! Harbour seals and Grey (Atlantic) seals are always around
  and we will enjoy watching them as they're fondly known as 'selchies' her
 e and are creatures of folklore.\n\nTour size is restricted to 6 total so 
 that you are guaranteed lots of individual attention. Transport is by mean
 s of our 9-seater electric vehicle and everyone will have access to a wind
 ow seat. Each week is different and depends partly on the weather and part
 ly on chance\, we wouldn’t have it any other way! Please click on the ti
 tle to book. &nbsp\;Cost £2\,250 per person (a single supplement of £275
  will apply if applicable). This tour is now FULL.
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