BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:118@orcadianwildlife.co.uk DTSTART:20270501T000000Z DTEND:20270508T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260516T224834Z URL:https://orcadianwildlife.co.uk/wPress/wildlife-tour-bookings/orkney-wi ldlife-culture-tour-saturday-24-april-saturday-1-may-2027/ SUMMARY:Orkney Wildlife & Culture Tour: Saturday 1 - 8 May 2027 DESCRIPTION:Our ‘traditional’ Orkney Wildlife and Culture tours have be en running successfully for many years and 2027 is our 24th anniversary! O ur tours always include a blend of the best of Orkney’s wildlife and his tory. We visit the 3 islands of Hoy (possible golden and white-tailed eagl es\, Scapa Flow Museum and the Old Man)\; South Ronaldsay (Burwick for pos sible Orca and the iconic Tomb of the Eagles (www.tomboftheeagles.co.uk)\; and Westray (Gannets\, and everyone’s favourite\, Puffins!). Many RSPB Reserves are visited both on the Orkney Mainland and 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 and/or Stromness\, or take loc al walks from your comfortable family-run 4* hotel (www.thesandshotel.co.u k). Sites of archaeological or historical interest visited include the Hea rt of Neolithic Orkney's Ring of Brodgar\, the Stones of Stenness and Skar a Brae see \;(http://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places /skara-brae/)\, and of course the unique Italian Chapel. Many important WW 1 and WW2 sites are also included in the tour. \;\n\nIn early May you can expect to see around 80 or so species of birds\, including many winter ing birds such as Long-tailed duck or Great-northern Divers\, or early sea birds returning to the cliffs. Our Orkney speciality\, the Hen Harrier\, w ill be seen hopefully at close quarters\, and as it's early in the breedin g season the birds may still be displaying\, or 'sky-dancing'\, truly a de lightful experience to witness. \;\n\nOut to sea or else on Scapa Flow you will encounter sea duck and divers\, and may encounter cetaceans – including Orca – but\, once again\, an element of luck and a good sea st ate is required for finding and observing these and other whales and dolph ins. In recent years groups in alternate weeks have managed to see Orca\, so there’s a reasonable 50:50 chance of seeing these amazing creatures a s they patrol our shores hunting for fish and seals. We always prioritise Orca if they are around! Harbour seals and Grey (Atlantic) seals are alway s around and we will enjoy watching them as they're fondly known as 'selch ies' here and are creatures of folklore.\n\nTour size is restricted to 6 t otal so that you are guaranteed lots of individual attention. Transport is by means of our 9-seater electric vehicle and everyone will have access t o a window seat. Each week is different and depends partly on the weather and partly on chance\, and we wouldn’t have it any other way! Please cli ck on the title to book.  \;Cost £2\,450 per person (a single supplem ent of £300 will apply if applicable). Returning guests from our 24 years of showing people the delights of Orkney will qualify for a 10% discount! END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR