Welcome to Start Birding
The place to come if you’d like to learn more about birds
Thank you for stopping by to find out more about birdwatching. Whether you’re a complete beginner, or you have some experience already, you’ll find the right learning option for you here.
Covid-19 is limiting birdwatching experiences at the moment but I am able to provide one-to-one sessions close to Leeds. Usually I offer a range of group classes each week and throughout the year. You can choose from 2 hour, 4 hour or full day sessions. I also run 3-day weekends.
If you’d like to give friends or family a unique present then my birdwatching vouchers are available to buy on line.
To keep informed about birdwatching opportunities, special offers and to recieve news about birds in Leeds, please complete the form on this page. You’ll also be able to download my free information sheets on binoculars and field guides.
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From the Blog

Lockdown 3 – too many sequels!
Hi folks Not such a happy new year after all! We didn’t even get started with classes in 2021. Just hours before I was to
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Moving from lockdown 2 to Tier 3
Hello birdwatchers Well, it’s been the most dreadful year and not one
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Birdwatcher’s guide to surviving lockdown
Isn’t it amazing how a powerful, dominant species such as a human
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Start Birding classes postponed for a few weeks
I know it will come as a blow to many of my