Reviews Archive - Page 4 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.

Hidden Gem Short Walks

Lovely walk with Megan today round Orphir Bay. Looking at it on the map I thought we would be round in an hour – but 3 hours flew by! There was so much to see and hear (and sometimes taste). Megan is a terrific guide: very calm, quiet and constantly alert to the unexpected (like the hares boxing on the hill behind us). She has a deep knowledge of the place, and it was a real pleasure to go out with her.

(Review from Facebook)

N Tannahill, 02/09/2021

Megan took us on a fab evening walk up Marwick Head, she is so knowledgable and interesting, taking time to answer our questions while still being observant with all going on around us in the air just in case we missed something. We saw so many seabirds and some peregrine falcons, we definitely weren’t expecting that! Will be back in touch for our next trip to Orkney and will definitely recommend Wild Orkney Walks. Thankyou Megan 💖

(Review from Facebook)

A Crampton, 10/08/2021

What a treat! Anxious about walking close to cliff edges on a new path solo, I contacted Megan. On a beautiful August day, eventually with sunshine, we walked from Yesnaby to Stromness. Megan was an excellent guide; we saw seabirds (25 species), wildflowers (34 species) and butterflies (5 varieties). Along with sensational cliff views and sea stacks, it was a really amazing day! Thank you Megan.

(Review from e-mail)

S T, 03/08/2021

Lovely walk at Mull Head. Some amazing spots of porpoises, a grey seal, black guillemot, Arctic Skua and many more birds. Megan was a treasure trove of information about the insects and wildflowers of Orkney – there was so much that we would not have noticed by ourselves. It was a perfect afternoon!

(Review from Facebook)

M Gee, 23/07/2021

Nothing could be better than sitting by the loch watching a short eared owl hunting, other than seeing an otter. How you spotted the otter Megan I will never know, but I’m really glad you did!! It was a fabulous day out, thank you.

(Review from Facebook)

K Emblen, 28/06/2021

We had a really good day out with Megan on Mainland Orkney.

She was good company, relaxed and flexible and at the same time very professional, pacing the day according to our needs and interests.

Megan was able to point out many more bird species than we would have spotted on our own and was a mine of information about the changing ecological situation in the Orkney Islands. She also showed us and named lots of the lovely wildflowers on the island.

(Review via e-mail)

S & J Hilton, 21/06/2021

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