Chris Rodger
Chris is an experienced birder with a passion for the ecology and landscape of Scotland. He has worked in the Scottish ecology and conservation sector for over twenty years, including roles as warden and ranger on Shetland (Hermaness NNR and and Fair Isle Bird Observatory), Orkney (Hoy RSPB Reserve), the Isle of Rum NNR and Vane Farm RSPB Reserve. Short-term contracts have included bird survey work on Islay, Papa Westray, Insh Marshes, Abernethy Forest, Caerlaverock and throughout the Great Glen.
More recently, Chris worked as an ecological consultant for nine years, specialising in ornithology and habitat assessment throughout Scotland. Chris has largely worked as a freelance ecologist during this time, allowing him to regularly lead tours on Shetland.
As a keen birder who has enjoyed some success in finding rare birds, Chris was appointed to the Scottish Bird Rarities Committee in 2021. Living in Musselburgh, Chris enjoys having a great birding location on his doorstep (including an impressive ‘window list’) but is always keen to get into the hills, now approaching completing his final Munro (albeit slowly!).
Follow this Guide
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Scotland's best winter birding in local habitats and out on the coasts
Prices from £1295 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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India - Birds, Tigers and Taj Mahal
- 03 Mar - 13 Mar 2025
An exciting birding, wildlife and cultural tour of northern India featuring key experiences
Prices from £4595 pp
Duration: 11 Days
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Exciting Mediterranean birding for Cypriot endemics and migrants
Prices from £2095 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Eastern Mediterranean specialities and migrants
Prices from £2195 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Superb spring birding on the southern Outer Hebrides: North and South Uist, Benbecula and Berneray.
Prices from £1895 pp
Duration: 7 Days
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Islands on the Edge
- 07 Jun - 14 Jun 2025
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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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