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.
Follow this Guide
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Britain's best birding in summer, from the Cairngorm plateau to the Isle of Mull
Prices from £1495 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Orkney in High Summer - July
- 16 Jul - 23 Jul 2022
Wildlife, history and culture throughout Orkney - visit Hoy, North Ronaldsay, Westray, Kirkwall, Mainland, Burray and all the key archaeological sites!
Prices from £1995 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Highlands and the Outer Hebrides
- 30 Jul - 06 Aug 2022
A week long summer holiday to the Highlands and the Southern Outer Hebrides
Prices from £1495 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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North Ronaldsay and Orkney in Early Autumn for birders
- 20 Aug - 26 Aug 2022
Early Autumn migration on our favourite birding island!
Prices from £1645 pp
Duration: 7 Days
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Superb Autumn birding at a remote island outpost
Prices from £1645 pp
Duration: 7 Days
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A real adventure! Birding the Highlands in peak migration time including a two night stay on the Outer Hebrides!
Prices from £1745 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Costa Rica Classic Tour - PLUS!
- 29 Oct - 16 Nov 2022
Birding and Wildlife during an unforgettable 18-night experience
Prices from £5595 pp
Duration: 19 Days
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NEW! Sri Lanka
- 12 Jan - 30 Jan 2023
A comprehensive tour including birds, mammals and culture.
Price TBC. Deposit £1000
Duration: 19 Days
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Central America's most diverse birding nation
Price TBC. Deposit £1000
Duration: 19 Days
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Nepal
- 09 Mar - 22 Mar 2023
A wealth of birds and mammals in early spring.
Price TBC. Deposit £1000
Duration: 19 Days
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Magical birding, wildlife and culture in Bhutan
Prices from £5995 pp
Duration: 20 Days