Hidden gems - Bird watching areas in Melbourne, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated January, 2024)

Hidden gems: Bird watching areas in Melbourne

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Melbourne. This list contains 61 places from Bird watching area category.

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Cyfie Farm

Farmstay

Upscale cottages in restored 17th-century farm buildings featuring kitchens, decks & hot tubs.

5.00 (75 reviews) (~130.11 km from centre)

The Crosspool Owl

Bird watching area

👍👍 Would give 6 stars if possible. Always got time for his fans. Down to earth. Would recommend.

5.00 (25 reviews) (~62.25 km from centre)

North Devon Hawk Walks

Bird watching area

👍👍 Had an great morning with Nigel, learned a lot about these magic birds and had an amazing experience flying a Hawk and an Owl. Loved it!! Definitely you will not regret it : )

5.00 (25 reviews) (~243.95 km from centre)

Wings Of Wales

Animal park

👍👍 Fabulous day out with Lewis flying some amazing birds one to one with him. Booked the half day experience and it was fantastic- flying a total of five birds, all of the time handling them, flying to your hand and feeding them. Lewis is a passionate and knowledgeable host which makes for a good and...

5.00 (6 reviews) (~185.18 km from centre)

Birdtables.org.uk

Bird watching area

5.00 (5 reviews) (~137.63 km from centre)

Ty Nant Bird Hide and Dog Walking Meadow

Dog park

👍👍 Stayed here for bank holiday weekend, absolutely loved it! As wild camping goes it is brilliant. Access to stream, water and fire wood.. what else do you need :). Lovely hosts, very helpful.

5.00 (5 reviews) (~135.96 km from centre)

Ross' Wildlife Boat Trips

Bird watching area

👍👍 What a brilliant wildlife tour! It was relaxing, interesting and fun, and in a beautiful and peaceful part of the Norfolk Broads not accessible unless you are on a boat. Very well priced, so a great way to actually get on the broads, and conveniently accessed - it is even possible for those with res...

4.90 (145 reviews) (~206.32 km from centre)

Linskeldfield Tarn & Holiday Cottages

Campground

👍👍 Great little certificated campsite in a lovely location. Ideal location to explore the lakes from. Friendly owners and a warm welcome on arrival. Excellent facilities which were always clean and tidy. We stayed for 2 weeks and will be back. Great views across the lake District The site also has a sm...

4.90 (141 reviews) (~241.49 km from centre)

Vale Royal Falconry Centre

Bird watching area

👍👍 Really nice place this. A full two hours of everything you need to know about Falconry, birds of prey including owls. The host was absolutely lovely. Very knowledgeable and easy to get on with. Made us feel very welcome and really gave us a fantastic hands on session with the birds. I would highly r...

4.90 (139 reviews) (~92.6 km from centre)

Icarus Falconry

Bird watching area

👍👍 Went to Holdenby House today to visit the Gardens ,tea room, and Icarus Falconry . We'll what a great day and great value for money. Also got to say hats off to Dave Sharpe, his wife, and the team. Been to a couple of Falconry centres, but the way Dave does his talks is not only informative but ent...

4.90 (110 reviews) (~65.03 km from centre)

Joe's Bows

Tourist attraction

👍👍 We had the most amazing afternoon flying the birds of prey with Joe. Eveything from the mischievous baby burrowing owls to the majestic lana falcon, whose amazing aerobatics wowed us all, was wonderful. It seems a lot of money but it is well worth it, because of the time you get to spend with each b...

4.90 (109 reviews) (~230.06 km from centre)

East Sussex Falconry by appointment at Herstmonceux Castle

Bird watching area

👍👍 What an amazing day with Adam. I was able to experience a full day of falconry and had the opportunity to fly two Hawks, one falcon, two owls and two Kites. This is not some demo show, you get to fly the birds from your gloved hand. Added bonus is you get access to the castle and grounds. This was a...

4.90 (91 reviews) (~249.05 km from centre)

Valley View Falconry

Tourist attraction

4.90 (85 reviews) (~147.4 km from centre)

Forge Falconry Experience Centre

Bird watching area

👍👍 Great fun while visiting the British Ironworks centre - knowledgable falconers who clearly love their birds, and there are displays on most days (you can phone to find out the times as they can change). For a donation you can also have a bird on your arm and get your photo taken!

4.90 (48 reviews) (~105.22 km from centre)

Falconry Experience Wales (Strictly by Appointment only)

Bird watching area

👍👍 A great place to visit, very friendly and knowledgeable owners, made to feel at home straight away. The ultimate hands on experience of birds of prey,which are obviously cared and loved for at all times. This was one of the best things I've done in years. 10/10

4.90 (39 reviews) (~134.94 km from centre)

SMJ Falconry

Outdoor activity organiser

👍👍 My wife took me and my daughter for my birthday. I've been with birds of prey before but the range of birds there was great. Got to fly many of them and really enjoyed Millie the Raven. Excellent day and well worth the money. Chris, Don and Sandra really knew what they were taking about. Superb expe...

4.90 (39 reviews) (~115.45 km from centre)

Whixall moss

Bird watching area

👍👍 Interesting and well presented area of scientific interest. Lots of information points and clever presentations. Quiet And wild when we visited. Keep dogs on a lead please.

4.90 (36 reviews) (~90.6 km from centre)

Tringford Bird Hide

Bird watching area

😐 I'm not a bird watcher but did find the hide was decent shelter from the rain.

4.90 (14 reviews) (~123.91 km from centre)

RSPB Dearne Valley - Bolton Ings

Nature preserve

👍👍 Beautiful place for nature lovers

4.90 (8 reviews) (~77.02 km from centre)

Abbey Farm, Bird Hide

Bird watching area

👍👍 Great little hide. Have been on several occasions. Interesting birds turn up all the time. On this visit 4 different raptors.

4.80 (33 reviews) (~134.62 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Bird watching areas in Melbourne, United Kingdom