Megan’s knowledge of flora and fauna was mind-blowing
I’m embarrassingly behind on writing this review but wasn’t going to give up on posting it as Megan is every bit the gem that I was hoping for.
I did the Shapinsay stroll with her and at the time of booking it was only myself. Unlike other tour operators she will go out (and she means it) even if it is just you. In this case, however, there were two other people that joined and it was a lovely day.
Megan’s knowledge of flora and fauna was mind-blowing. We’d be walking along and she would spot the tiniest little flower and tell us all about it. She definitely knows her stuff where birds are involved and I learned a ton. She also is genuinely easy-going and is intent on everyone having a positive experience….which I know we certainly did.
I can’t recommend her enough to anyone who wants to experience more of Orkney than what you would get by driving a car around, or really if you just want to have a nice walk and learn about the environment around you. Book without hesitation!
(Review from Google)
Highly recommended
Highly recommended. We did the hidden gem walk on a sunny Saturday morning in May. We didn’t have our own transport and Megan was excellent in providing options, bus timetable, etc. Really well prepared. It’s amazing how with Megan’s focus you pay attention to lots of wonderful creatures that we often overlook in daily life.
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A Fabulous Wildlife Tour
Megan gave us a fabulous wildlife tour of Orkney last Monday. She took the trouble to find out what we wanted to see and made sure we saw it – Hen Harriers dancing, Merlins diving, Ravens being mobbed – all very spectacular and exciting. Her ability to spot and identify birds that we hadn’t even noticed, amazed us. And she answered my many questions in great detail – I learned such a lot!
An extremely knowledgeable and lovely guide!
(Review from Facebook)
What a fantastic afternoon
Three of us went on a walk today with Megan to see the seals and their pups. What a fantastic afternoon. Megan is so knowledgeable and great at sharing her knowledge. We learnt so much, not just about the seals but also about all the wildlife of Orkney. We would thoroughly recommend going on a walk with her. It is s great way to see wildlife whilst ensuring that you do not disturb the animals. The time we spent watching the seals with Megan was a joy and a privilege.
(Review from Facebook)
A delightful fall afternoon
I wholeheartedly recommend Megan and Wild Orkney Walks for anyone with an interest in birds, wildlife, plants, nature conservation, and the Orkney countryside. We spent a delightful fall afternoon with her, rambling along cliff paths and country trails, and through a magical sycamore grove. As Canadian birders/naturalists, we appreciated the opportunity to spend time with someone so knowledgeable and patient – and with such a good sense of humour!
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A Fantastic Wildlife Walk
My wife and I enjoyed a fantastic wildlife walk with Megan while on honeymoon in Orkney, exploring the cliffs around Burwick. Not only is Megan a fount of incredible knowledge when it comes to local bird, mammal, plant (and just about everything else!) species, but she is clearly a passionate and infectiously enthusiastic force when it comes to wildlife conservation and education. Megan also took a great deal of time and effort to put together recommendations and suggestions for the rest of our stay in Orkney. Friendly, knowledgeable and incredibly accommodating – we’d definitely recommend Megan to anyone looking to enjoy and learn more about Orkney wildlife!
(Review from Google)