A selection of testimonials from 2008 onwards. Please refresh the page to see more.
We would like to thank Martin once again for a really great day and add some of the other highlights of the 57 varieties we saw that day; such as spotted flycatcher, nuthatch, yellowhammer, goldeneye, goosander and also the song thrush on the nest to name just a few. We are looking forward to our next trip.
What a wonderful day I had with Martin.
The plan was to look for otters….. But we got so much more!! I class myself as of low intermediate level when it comes to wildlife and, now that I am approaching retirement, wish to push my knowledge boundaries.
Martin exceeded my expectations and pointed out so many bird species, to which he enthusiastically added the ” back story”. In an unhurried manner he kept the group moving so that we covered 5 different locations in our quest.
Persistent to the end, Martin’s tenacity and experience paid off… We finally saw our otter on the Wansbeck!!
A great day out and I’d have no hesitation recommending Martin to both beginners and experts.
I’ll be back!!!
We had a great time Martin – thanks! Your knowledge of the wildlife and local area made our trip extremely interesting and meant we didn’t waste time looking in the wrong places. The Kittiwakes were great practice for the puffins and terns in flight, although they still didn’t prepare me for getting my head pecked by the arctic terns!
Brilliant trip, highly recommended.
Thanks for a great day out Martin. The otter was our main objective and it was quickly realised – the fight with the eel was a bonus! And there were other bonuses too – the splendid butterflies and bees on the hebes, the flash of kingfishers and the amazing inter-action between the dippers. Northumberland comes up trumps again!
Martin, we had a fantastic and very successful day with you, especially our otter (Dratsie) encounter, thanks very much.
"Do yourself a favour and book a tour now!!
Martin was down to earth and enthusiastic from the moment he collected me from the pre arranged location until the end of the trip (you can tell he loves his job). He ensured the perfect balance of letting the wildlife and the scenery do the talking but made sure to point things out and give a running commentary as the day unfolded.
I saw exactly what i wanted to see.....the otter, two in fact, and i am still smiling. The summer isnt too far away and i will be booking a longer tour the next time around. Thank you for making the experience everything I had hoped for."
Whilst my previous Otter Safari suffered due to the otters keeping well out of sight, I did have a great day birdwatching with Martin.
I was therefore delighted to see that another safari was scheduled when we were back in Northumberland in November. Despite it being bitterly cold in the hide, it was wonderful to watch the otter cub fishing and feeding. What was also marvellous was watching those birds flying in from their long trip across the North Sea.
Having moved to the North East 26 years ago,also being an RSPB member,had planned to visit the Farne Islands but never got round to it.
The day arranged by Northern Experience Wildlife Tours and Martin at NEWT was superb and did surpass my own and colleagues expectations. What a great day out.
Was a great way of celebrating our colleague & friend Martin’s retirement after an amazing 50 years service with United/Arriva.
Thank you once again,already planning to make the trip again next year with some friends who also are keen birders but have not been to the Farnes.
Yet again another fabulous day out with you, Martin. The highlight of the day being the 5 Black Grouse, stunning! We were with a great group of people and had plenty laughs. Hope to meet up again with Nicola and Laura. Thanks again for being such a great guide.
A really enjoyable day’s birding, with my highlight undoubtedly being the Water Rail – I’ve spent years not seeing one at any number of places, so to have one pottering about in full view for 15 minutes after only having waited about 5 minutes was truly memorable. Stag Rocks were great, but the flock of 600 or so Common Scoter (unfortunately I couldn’t catch the one or two Velvet in with them) was the highlight of the sea watching. And always go back and have another look – we wouldn’t have seen the Marsh Harrier otherwise! Martin is engaging company and I really enjoyed our trip. All I have to do now is persuade my wife we need another winter break in Northumberland next year!
We enjoyed another great day out with NEWT. It’s always good to take a wildlife trip with someone that has detailed knowledge of the local wildlife sights. We get to visit locations that as visitors to the area, we wouldn’t think of visiting. The weather on the day was perfect and the company good, as was the variety of wildlife seen too, all captured in the comprehensive report above.
Thank you Martin, we’re already looking forward to our next visit.
Thank you for a great day watching Otters and the other beautiful wildlife that I saw, it was a fantastic day. I hope to come back later in the year. Many thanks again. Michelle