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Bird Language Course

A Week-Long Birding Masterclass with Dan Gardoqui

LOCATION

Lassintullich Lodge

PLACES

12 Total

2025 DATES

15 - 20 June

PRICE

From £1099

Full Board

LIMITED AVAILABILITY LEFT - 

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In this unique 5-day Bird language Workshop, Dan Gardoqui, bird language expert and experienced nature educator will open your eyes and ears to the fascinating world of birds.  We'll not only learn the names of the fabulous feathered ones, but we'll bring our curiosity to better understand what it's like to be a bird. "Where do they sleep at night?" "How do they know where to migrate when they're all alone?" "Can they tell me and my family apart in the garden?" As we dig into learning the language of birds, we'll learn how to tune into wild conservations and get glimpses into the daily drama and peace of wildlife.  The voices of the birds are truly fascinating - watch Dan's remarkable mimicry in the film 'The Birder' below

What is this Bird Language Course About?

With over 30 years of experience as one of the USA's top nature educators and wildlife trackers, Dan will bring a wealth of experience 'over the pond' for this exciting bird language intensive.  His enthusiasm for birds and engaging teaching style will bring the language of birds to life as he expertly guides you though;

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  • The 5 voices of the birds

  • Bird identification

  • Birding by ear

  • How to interpret bird language on the landscape

  • Visiting a diversity of bird habitats; ancient scot's pine forest, birch woods, rivers, lochs, mountain & moorland

  • Natural history and ancient lore of local birds

  • Bird Tracks & Signs

  • Bird migration and evolution

  • How to interact with wildlife on a deeper level.

The Perfect Study Location

Supporting Dan on this unique course is Steven Hanton, who is a certified 'Track & Sign Specialist' with a Certificate in Bird Biology from Cornell University.  With almost 20 years of experience as a wildlife tracker and nature educator in Scotland, he brings local knowledge and expertise to the course. Together they have carefully selected what they believe is the perfect location to study the language of birds - Lassintullich House in the heart of Highland Perthshire. Nestled on a private estate with views over Dunalistair Water, this Victorian Highland Lodge is the perfect rural setting to immerse ourselves in nature while enjoying the luxury of the lodge to return to eat, rest and mull over the day's learning.   This course is fully catered and we promise you'll not be disappointed by the food - Scottish fayre full of local produce and scottish classics.         â€‹

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Watch Dan Gardoqui's remarkable mimicry in the short film 'The Birder'

Bird Language Course Details 

LOCATION

Lassintullich Lodge

PLACES

12 Total

2025 DATES

15 - 20 June

PRICE

From £1099

Full Board

LIMITED AVAILABILITY LEFT - 

CONTACT US FOR INFO

T​​his course is hosted by Lassintullich House on Dunalistair Water near Kinloch Rannoch.  This 8 bedroom Highland lodge has lounge areas, 2 kitchens, woodburning stoves and all the classic trimmings of a contemporary Scottish rural house.  

For full details on the lodge visit - 'Highland Life'.  

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The surrounding area teams with wildlife and is known for its excellent bird diversity and rich mammalian life too.  The lodge is only 200m from Dunalistair Water, a loch with fantastic wetland habitats and great bird life. On our door step is also the ancient Black Wood of Rannoch - one of the best examples of ancient Caledonian pine forests in Scotland.   Also easily available to us are riverine, mountain, moorland, plantation and grassland habitats.        

Lassintullich House
Lassintullich House
View from lassintullich lodge
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