Sandwich Bird Tours

Orchids in Kent ... Tours

The main flowering period for Orchids in Kent is from mid May to the end of June although species flower before and some after these dates. Any tours are run to coincide with the maximum number of species in flower. In excess of ten species can be expected at this time of year.

There are no set dates as such but tours can be organised by arrangement but are subject to availability bearing in mind this is also a busy period for our foreign bird tours.

Please e-mail: john@sandwichbirdtours.co.uk with a phone number so a pick-up point and time can be arranged. Transport for up to 3 people can be provided, after which other arrangements will be made.

As each tour is likely to be unique in its requirements, details of rates, lunch arrangements and timings will be discussed by phone at the time of inquiry.

Don't forget your camera!

Kent Orchid Photos:

A new series of Orchid photos can be found on my Flickr site which can be acccessed by clicking on the Tiger photo on the front page of this site.

Anne from Carisle wrote:

'In the middle of June my sister-in-law and I had a wonderful day out with John looking for orchids.  We found 17 different ones as well as two broomrapes.
Anne from Carlisle.'

Steve and Ann wrote:

Thanks again for a great Orchid Day. We both enjoyed ourselves enormously.  A great intro to your area and to orchid hunting.  Im off to some local reserves today!!

John wrote:
Now back at home and downloaded my Orchid Images. I should like to express my very considerable appreciation for the fantastic day you put on last thursday, what a magnificent foray into the fields to explore the Orchids of Kent. A total of 14 I belive, shame that the Lizard Orchid did'nt perform to your expectations but given the weather we've experienced this year I was delighted to see so many species in one day.  Many many thanks for your excellent hospitality and expertise in providing such a splendid day

Peter and Jane commented:

Thanks John for the orchid tour last Saturday. Jane and I had a very enjoyable day.

John's tour enabled us to see many hundreds of orchids at five excellent sites in Kent, all in one day.  His friendly and flexible approach ensured that we saw all the species we had hoped to find, including several rareties - with many ideal photograph opportunities

2010 Orchid Tour.

Tours can be arranged just by contacting me. There will still be orchids available until third week in June at least.