Mike Coleman
Mike Coleman originally joined Heatherlea in 2002, although he began leading wildlife tours and undertaking invertebrate, mammal and bird surveys as a teenager before forging a career in language and education which enabled him to broaden his travels in search of wildlife experiences. As well as living and working above the Arctic Circle and in Japan, Mike has led ornithological trips across Europe, Asia, North America and the Caribbean, and has also edited ornithological publications, most recently ‘Birds of Estonia’, published in 2018.
Since 2008, Mike has also worked as an ecological consultant, where he has coordinated and produced many bird-related Environmental Impact Assessment Chapters, and Environmental, Biodiversity, Habitat and Species Management Plans for major developments across Scotland and beyond.
When not out birding locally, he enjoys travelling, listening to obscure German underground rock music, brewing strange ales, following various substandard sports teams from around the world, and spending time with his family in Nethybridge.
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Get your New Year birdlist off to a great start with a week of birding across the Highlands from coast to coast!
Prices from £1495 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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NEW! Scottish Winter Specialities
- 20 Jan - 27 Jan 2024Special Offer
Scotland's best winter birding in local habitats and out on the coasts
Prices from £995 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 20 Jan - 27 Jan 2024
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Birders' Blasts in Winter!
- 13 Feb - 17 Feb 2024Special Offer
Fast paced and fun birding short breaks in the Scottish Highlands
Prices from £795 pp
Duration: 5 Days
- 13 Feb - 17 Feb 2024
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Nepal
- 05 Mar - 18 Mar 2024
A wealth of birds and mammals in early spring.
Prices from £5295 pp
Duration: 14 Days
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NEW! Trinidad, Tobago and Saint Lucia
- 21 Apr - 04 May 2024
Wonderful birding on THREE very different Caribbean islands!
Prices from £6395 pp
Duration: 14 Days
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Highlands and Corncrake
- 11 May - 18 May 2024Special Offer
The best of the Highlands and Outer Hebrides in Spring
Prices from £1795 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 11 May - 18 May 2024
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NEW! Uzbekistan & Kyrgyzstan
- 08 Jun - 22 Jun 2024
A journey through the heart of the Great Silk Road.
Prices from £5195 pp
Duration: 15 Days
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Islands on the Edge
- 08 Jun - 15 Jun 2024
A grand tour of the Inner and Outer Hebrides, from Berneray, North & South Uist, Benbecula, Eriskay, Barra and Vatersay to Tiree and Coll!
Prices from £2295 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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From the mountain top to the sea, a thorough exploration of Scotland's remote north-west
Prices from £1945 pp
Duration: 7 Days
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Highland Wildlife in High Summer
- 20 Jul - 27 Jul 2024Special Offer
Superb wildlife watching from mountain to sea featuring birds, mammals, insects and plants
Prices from £1595 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 20 Jul - 27 Jul 2024
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Autumn in the Highlands with 'Easy Walking'
- 17 Aug - 24 Aug 2024Special Offer
A unique birding holiday especially for those who don't want to walk too far
Prices from £1595 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 17 Aug - 24 Aug 2024
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The 'Outer Limits' Adventure
- 21 Sep - 28 Sep 2024Special Offer
A real adventure! Birding the Highlands in peak migration time including a two night stay on the Outer Hebrides!
Prices from £1795 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 21 Sep - 28 Sep 2024
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Short Breaks - Scottish Birding in Autumn
- 26 Oct - 30 Oct 2024
Three days exciting autumnal birding at a busy time of year
Prices from £795 pp
Duration: 5 Days
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Fast paced and fun birding short breaks in the Scottish Highlands
Price TBC. Deposit £300
Duration: 5 Days
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Short Breaks - Scottish Birding in Autumn
- 03 Nov - 07 Nov 2024
Three days exciting autumnal birding at a busy time of year
Prices from £795 pp
Duration: 5 Days
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Fast paced and fun birding short breaks in the Scottish Highlands
Price TBC. Deposit £300
Duration: 5 Days
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A comprehensive tour covering endemics, near-endemics and other speciality birds of southern and central regions
Prices from £5895 pp
Duration: 21 Days
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Magical birding, wildlife and culture in Bhutan
Prices from £7695 pp
Duration: 20 Days