Chris Rodger
Chris has been guiding for Heatherlea since 2022, leading tours throughout Scotland and many overseas destinations. He is a lifelong birdwatcher with a deep passion for learning about bird ecology and behaviour.
After studying Zoology, his early career was as warden of National Nature Reserves on Shetland, Orkney and the Inner Hebrides. Today he splits his time between guiding and work as a Consultant Ecologist, specialising in Ornithology and Habitat Assessment throughout Scotland. This allows Chris to regularly travel and enjoy birds throughout the world, particularly the tropics.
Living in Musselburgh, Chris has a great birding location on his doorstep and he also enjoys migrant birding around Scotland's coast and islands. Chris is on the Scottish Rarities Committee and loves the thrill of finding rare and scarce birds - especially when in the company of Heatherlea guests!
When not birding, Chris enjoys hitting the hills, working his way through Scotland's Munros and Corbetts.
Follow this Guide
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Iceland in Summer
- 14 Jul - 21 Jul 2025
Birds, cetaceans and geology - 'Complete Iceland'!
Prices from £4295 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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NEW! Walking and Wildlife
- 09 Aug - 16 Aug 2025Special Offer
A rare opportunity to see the Scottish Highlands and its wildlife from a different perspective, as we explore some of the best walking routes
Prices from £1695 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 09 Aug - 16 Aug 2025
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Superb Autumn birding at a remote island outpost
Prices from £1745 pp
Duration: 7 Days
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Outer Hebrides in Autumn for birders
- 04 Oct - 10 Oct 2025
Rarity hunting in the Outer Hebrides, birding South Uist, Benbecula, North Uist, Berneray, Harris and Lewis!
Prices from £1945 pp
Duration: 7 Days
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Brilliant Autumn birding on stunning Hebridean islands
Prices from £1795 pp
Duration: 6 Days
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India - GOA, from the Konkan coast to the Western Ghats
- 15 Nov - 30 Nov 2025
A relaxed and enjoyable birding tour in three centres.
Prices from £4495 pp
Duration: 16 Days
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Birding and 'big game' at one of Africa's most famous destinations!
Prices from £4595 pp
Duration: 13 Days
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Exciting Mediterranean birding for Cypriot endemics and migrants
Prices from £2195 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Exciting Mediterranean birding for Cypriot endemics and migrants
Prices from £2195 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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An exciting new tour, northbound migrants taking centre stage.
Prices from £1695 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Hebridean Island Explorer
- 23 May - 29 May 2026
A combination tour with top wildlife experiences, key archaeological sites, and stunning island scenery.
Prices from £2495 pp
Duration: 7 Days
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Shetland and Orkney
- 11 Jun - 20 Jun 2026
A highlights tour of both Shetland and Orkney! Visiting Fetlar, Yell, Unst, Mainland Shetland, Mousa, Mainland Orkney, Westray, Burray and South Ronaldsay.
Prices from £2795 pp
Duration: 10 Days
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NEW! Walking and Wildlife
- 08 Aug - 15 Aug 2026
A rare opportunity to see the Scottish Highlands and its wildlife from a different perspective, as we explore some of the best walking routes
Prices from £1695 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Superb Autumn birding at a remote island outpost
Prices from £1845 pp
Duration: 7 Days
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An exciting birding adventure across the Highlands, including two nights in bird-rich Aberdeenshire!
Prices from £1595 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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A great introduction to African birding - now with 3 centres!
Prices from £3895 pp
Duration: 11 Days