Reviews Archive - Page 2 of 5 - Wild Orkney Walks

Nick H

September 16, 2023.

Enthusiastic and knowledgeable Megan was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the birds and plant life in the Orkneys as well as other wildlife related issues. Although our walk may not have been at the best time of the year for birds, she made a real effort to point out and explain information about all wildlife. If we go back, we will ask her to guide us again.

Andy N

August 7, 2023.

A fantastic introduction to the flora and fauna of Orkney My wife, grown-up son and I had a lovely walk with Megan at Mull's head - Megan was great - she gave us fantastic introduction to the flora and fauna of Orkney - she was a great spotter and identifier of birds, animals and plants - she was personable and pitched the content and style perfectly for our group - we can't recommend Megan highly enough! - and we would definitely go out with her again - Andy, Sally and Will

Cindy Begg

August 4, 2023.

Knowledgeable, experienced and friendly We had a lovely walk with Megan who really knew about the wildlife we encountered on our evening walk. She took time to ensure that we were comfortable and safe while walking and she had binoculars to loan to those who didn’t have them. Megan has a very warm personable approach and I will certainly do more of her walks when I return to Orkney.

archibald menzies

July 22, 2023.

Excellent field trip! I highly recommend Wild Orkney Walks - a small, locally owned conservation guide who is passionate about the nature of Orkney. My husband and I went on a Hidden Gem Short Walk to Gruf Hill in May. There were 3 others on our walk for a total of 6 including Megan. It was a truly enjoyable field trip! Megan shared her knowledge of the plants, animals, insects and birds - native species and invasive species. The outing deepened our experience of the nature of Orkney and was a highlight of our visit to Scotland. Would highly recommend an outing with Megan if you are in the area. It was exceptionally good value. We had a second outing scheduled with Megan which we had to cancel due to illness. I really appreciated how flexible Megan was. She even offered to reschedule with us - even though she had a busy calendar.

exmoor-rover

June 30, 2023.

AN EXPERIENCE NOT TO BE MISSED! My wife and I had two very interesting walks with Megan during our short time on Orkney last week. Both were very well organised with plenty of useful information provided about what to wear, what to bring and easy instructions about where to meet beforehand. Although both walks were nearly three hours long, they were very easy going and capable for most abilities. Also, Megan is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about all the wildlife in Orkney, which added much to the enjoyment of the walks. Therefore, I would have no hesitation in recommending these walks to anyone wanting to learn more about the flora and fauna of these beautiful islands – thank you Megan!

BG10339

June 27, 2023.

Great Tailored Bird Walk We were looking for a guided bird walk near Kirkwall that would fit with our cruise ship's port call there, and were very fortunate to find Megan. After correspondence back and forth before we left home, we settled on a plan and a price - very reasonable for several hours' private guiding! A last-minute shift in our start time was graciously accommodated. The morning was most enjoyable. Megan's knowledge of the local birds - and indeed other wildlife- was extensive, and she was able to show us a number of different habitats within easy walking distance of our starting point at the tourist bureau. This meant that we saw a wide variety of birds that we would not have found - or identified - ourselves. I would certainly recommend Wild Orkney Walks to anyone who wants to see and experience the wildlife of the Orkneys.

172ross

June 20, 2023.

Evening Ring of Brodgar walk - 7 June 2023 After a fabulous week on Orkney with so many highlights I can honestly say that our evening Ring of Brodgar walk with Megan was one of them. Bird and plant life abounded, the views were wonderful and Megan was a fantastic, expert and friendly, host. I was recommended to go by family members who had been previously and I'm extremely glad I did so. - This is a superb way to see nature in Orkney within a small group.

Helene Phillips

June 19, 2023.

Great day out in the sunshine I had an amazing day with Megan. Generous of spirit, great sense of humour, and superior knowledge to share. I had a short visit to the Orkneys, and Megan helped make it special. Thanks again - i've now got new shoes and should have bought them BEFORE I went to Flotta with you!! Take care, Helene

Kathy C

June 19, 2023.

Highlight of our time on Orkney We were thrilled to find that Megan would take our group of three on a private wildlife tour. She fit the trip to our desires, asking if we had any special birds or wildlife we wanted to see. She sent us a preview of where we would go a few days before, even taking into account the road construction. Her knowledge of the natural world is incredible and she is able to relay it very well. Megan is always looking and listening. She pointed out Short-eared owls and brown hares that we wouldn't have noticed. We saw 36 species of birds, identified 9 different wild flowers and 2 butterflies. Our favorite time was at the Loons Listening Wall, followed by the Loons Hide. We sat in a peaceful setting and watched many birds with their young. This tour was truly the highlight of our visit to the Orkney Islands.

Linda C

June 13, 2023.

In the company of an expert naturalist Last week my friend and I took two wonderful walks with Megan. A day at Mull Head, and an evening at the Ring of Brodgar. At Mull Head we saw a large variety of birds, and with Megan’s expert eye saw a hen harrier and skuas we’d never have spotted alone. She is passionate and knowledgeable about plants and insects too. Megan is also delightful company, taking the wishes and needs of the group into account.

You just can’t beat excellent knowledge of a local patch when wildlife watching, which is exactly what you get from Megan. Especially when the wildlife of Orkney is so different to what you’re used to back home (which is way down south in Norfolk for us!). We did the Mull Head walk with Megan in early May, which despite being windy, treated us to some great sights of sea birds and summer migrants, my highlights definitely being the arctic and great skuas, which we couldn’t have hoped to have spotted without Megan’s help! Puffins were another highligh, and seeing the bright red maws of tysties, which again Megan was brilliant at spotting those that were calling, so we could see inside their bills! Megan also shared with us some of the key ecological challenges on Orkney and generally gave us a much better sense of what was happening in the landscape. We couldn’t recommend her enough!

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C Hamer, 03/05/2023

Brodgar Wildlife Walk

I had such a lovely day learning about the wildlife with Megan. 10/10 would recommend!

(Review from Facebook)

C Mullen, 26/02/2023

Seal Pup Walk

We really enjoyed our walk with Megan and learned a lot about the grey seals, their pups as well as about the birds along the coastline. Thank you very much for this interesting walk.

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S von Siebenthal, 17/10/2022

Wonderful day walking in Flotta with Megan – even in less-than-ideal weather there’s always something to see, and Megan knows exactly what to look out for. Megan’s enthusiasm and knowledge are fabulous and we had a great time walking and spotting wildlife, birds and plants with her. A must for any lover of nature visiting Orkney.

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N McChrystal, 13/07/2022

We did the Burwick coastal walk in glorious blue sky sunshine with very light breeze (definitely special weather). We are keen but novice birders but Megan provided so much knowledge and also imparted the differences between often mistaken identification of several sea birds. The additional knowledge on plants really made for a most enjoyable and educational experience. Thank you for your excellent and tailored guidance. (Still need to spot the short eared owls but we’re hopeful).

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D Cummins, 23/06/2022

Hidden Gem Short Walks

Had a lovely walk with Megan up Gruf Hill in Orphir today. As an Orkney local, this was somewhere I hadn’t been before, so having a guided walk was a great way to explore and get my bearings in the area. Megan’s knowledge of the plants and wildflowers was excellent and she has a relaxed, friendly manner sure to put anyone at ease. A very enjoyable morning.

(Review from Facebook)

E Donaldson, 01/07/2022

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Excellent knowledge of a local patch

A Lovely Day

Interesting Walk

A must for any lover of nature

Excellent and tailored guidance

A Lovely Walk up Gruf Hill