Michael New
Wiltshire-born Michael is the tour leader. He has been fascinated with the natural world since childhood. He lives in Highworth where he runs New Wildlife Tours.
With his easy going, friendly style, Michael is popular with all who travel with him. His enthusiasm for wildlife and expert local knowledge are soon evident. Michael has high level of professionalism, knowledge and all-round ability in the field - on birds, insects, plants - and good people skills which ensure guests have a great trip.
A passionate conservationist Michael has previously worked and volunteered in nature conservation and is currently a warden of a local nature reserve in North Wiltshire. As well as being a keen bird watcher he is interested in entomology and botany and travels to as many foreign places as he can to see the birds and wildlife of the world. He has a particular fascination with New Guinea and the travels of Alfred Russell Wallace, who is one of his heroes.
Michael is also an artist specialising in butterflies and a writer including wildlife articles for a local magazine.
New Wildlife Tours
New Wildlife Tours is based in North Wiltshire and is within easy reach of London, Bristol, Oxford and Salisbury. Depending on the tour, with prior arrangement it is usually possible to incorporate a pickup place enroute. If clients are travelling from distance for tours, the easiest connection as a main departure point is Swindon.
Our tours are suitable for anyone with an interest or enthusiasm in wildlife – from absolute beginners to people with more experience or specific interests. Tours are designed to suit reasonably fit adults and accompanied children are welcome. Because our wildlife tours are day trips they are reasonably priced trips and take you to areas that are not easily accessible by public transport. Most trips require attendees to bring a packed lunch and drinks as we may be away from any shops.
Our groups are a maximum of 8 people, ensuring that you get to see as many species as possible and receive an equal share of the guide’s attention. We cater for all levels of natural history knowledge and we aim to inspire and excite you with information, seeing and experiencing the wide range of species we encounter, from the rare to the common. We aim to make our tours relaxed and happy for all.
We try to be as sustainable and environmentally aware as possible. A percentage of our profits are donated to wildlife conservation charities to contribute to efforts to save the wildlife and landscapes we travel to see. It is really important that we support organisations that look after many of the sites that we visit and also protect the rare species we seek to encounter.
If you are interested in any of the advertised tours we would be happy to provide further information before taking a booking.
We are also happy to discuss bespoke tours for individuals, groups or societies.
Payment is strictly in advance and is due on booking, unless by prior arrangement. Payment can be made via PayPal or by cheque.
Please either email info@newwildlifetours.co.uk or call on 07879061560. Please note we may be out on a wildlife tour and so will answer your query as soon as possible. You are very welcome to leave a message and we will respond as soon as possible.
