Khan WJanuary 5, 2024.BEST BIRDTOUR EVER We had a great time with Megan & Wild Orkney tours. Her knowledge coupled with her eagle eyed vision to spot Orkney's birds on the water, air, fields and woodland was critical to the success of our birdwatching trip! Thanks Megan, we hope to see you in NZ for some of our birds. Lucy & Khan
Alice GDecember 1, 2023.Seal walk We had an amazing walk with Megan, she was so knowledgeable and friendly. She knew every bird and pointed them out as we walked. We walked along the cliffs past lots of bays with seals and seal pups which was such a great experience. At the end of the walk Megan had made a pack with info on the area and all the animals we had seen which was so thoughtful. I would definitely recommend booking a walk for your Orkney trip. It was one of the best things we did on our trip! Thanks Megan! Hopefully we will be back one day.
Nick HSeptember 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 NAugust 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 BeggAugust 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 menziesJuly 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-roverJune 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!
BG10339June 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.
172rossJune 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 PhillipsJune 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
A Lovely Walk up Gruf Hill
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.
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Brilliant Wildlife Walk
We had an Absolutely brilliant wild life walk with Megan! She is so knowledgeable and the walk was so informative. She is just so enthusiastic and interesting! Excellent day out!
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Enjoyable Walk
My wife and I had a very enjoyable walk around Mull Head with Megan last week. Megan is an expert in her field and even though I have been watching wildlife for over 50 years I still learned from her. My wife isn’t as experienced as myself but she thoroughly enjoyed Megan’s help with identifying birds and animals.
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Lovely Walk
Lovely walk around Mull headland on Orkney with a highly knowledgeable guide, Megan. We saw a excellent range of sea birds including Skuas and Divers. So good that walks are limited to small numbers which allows greater chance of seeing birds etc and chance to learn from Megan. Thoroughly recommended.
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A Fabulous Day
I had a fabulous day walking both of the ‘short hidden gem’ routes with Megan in early April 2022. Whilst I’m a keen walker, I know nothing about the plants and animals en route with my bird descriptions including “the one with the ninja mask” and “he had rosy cheeks and wee matching collar.” As a total novice, I valued Megan’s patient and non-judgemental approach to explaining Orkney’s wonderful array of wildlife and her flexible attitude allowed the two walks to be done together when the weather was descent. The walks provided a great variety of habitats, birds and flowers and, having Megan as a guide, meant I saw, identified and appreciated significantly more than I would alone. The Hen Harriers with the male pulling out a few of his best dance moves in the sky and the long tailed ducks in their finery were probably my highlights. I would highly recommend – time and money well spent.
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Highly Recommended
