# Jack Baddams ## Pages - [Nightjar Quest - Sherwood Forest](https://jackbaddams.com/nightjar-quest/): Nightjars have a pretty good claim to being one of the coolest birds in the UK. Their cryptic plumage, their eerie nocturnal sounds, the fascinating folklore that surrounds them – there’s a lot to enjoy about one of our most ethereal and enigmatic species. Join me for a twilight stroll into their world in one of my favourite places. We’ll begin our evening walk searching for species like Cuckoo, Woodlark, and Tree Pipit before tuning our eyes and ears for Woodcock and owls as the light fades. As dusk marches on, we should find ourselves enjoying the aerial acrobatics and […] - [Cuckoo Quest - Longshaw Estate](https://jackbaddams.com/cuckoo-quest/): It’s one of the most famous bird sounds in the world, but how many times have you actually seen a Cuckoo? For this mission, we’ll be heading to the Peak District, into the woodlands and moors of the National Trust’s Longshaw Estate. It’s a spot I know pretty well, and when spring is hitting its stride, Cuckoos can be found all across the area. It’s not just Cuckoos we’ll be keeping an eye out for either. In this landscape, there’s a good chance of running into species like Dippers, Pied Flycatchers, Whinchats, Redstarts, and even Ring Ouzels! Meeting point: National […] - [Eagle Quest - RSPB Arne](https://jackbaddams.com/eagle-quest/): Join me at a favourite reserve of mine as we hunt down one of the biggest birds in the skies – the White-tailed Eagle. Gone are the days when you had to travel to the western isles of Scotland to enjoy these magnificent birds – as a reintroduction project on the Isle of Wight has restored them as a breeding species in southern England over the last few years. This quest takes us to RSPB Arne in Dorset. Jutting out into Poole Harbour. It gives us a perfect vantage point to keep our eyes out for the area’s breeding pair […] - [Kingfisher Quest - Walthamstow Wetlands](https://jackbaddams.com/kingfisher-quest/): Join me on the hunt for one of the most colourful and captivating birds in the country, as we head into the city to prove that you can find brilliant birds ANYWHERE. Walthamstow Wetlands is the scene of our quest, and what a backdrop it is. One of the largest urban wetlands in Europe, there are stacks of species for us to spot. From Peregrine Falcons, to a bustling heronry, to a whole range of duck species, we’ll be exploring the best that the winter wetlands have to offer. Walthamstow Wetlands is one of 36 free-to-enter nature reserves managed by […] - [Puffin Quest - Flamborough](https://jackbaddams.com/puffin-quest/): Join me for a walk along the spectacular East Yorkshire coastline as we go searching for one of the most iconic birds in all the land – Puffins. Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of one of the best wildlife spectacles Britain has to offer – our jaw-dropping seabird colonies. Dramatic chalk cliffs rise from the North Sea, providing homes for tens of thousands of birds that cling to life on the edge. We’ll spot Guillemots, Razorbills, Gannets, Fulmars and, of course, Puffins. I don’t like using the G-word, but this is one of the few walks where the target […] - [Bird o'clock](https://jackbaddams.com/bird-oclock/): Get up close to birds like never before! Join me for a full morning ringing session, where you’ll get to immerse yourself in the world of birds and their study. Learn all about bird ringing, why it’s so important and what it tells us about the lives of the birds around us. You’ll see birds up close like never before, some you’ll be more familiar with, and others that might be new to you! You’ll also be taught how to safely handle and release the birds after they’ve been ringed, measured and weighed! Location: Sessions will take place in different […] - [Winter Weekender](https://jackbaddams.com/winter-weekender/): Winter is one of the best times for bird ringing, when we do a lot of work with some beautiful and exciting species. Join me for a weekend catching up with some of the best birds the season has to offer – whether that be meeting winter thrushes in a local orchard, enjoying stunning Siskins, getting up close to owls or coming face to face with Woodcock out on the fields. This is a weekend to fully immerse yourself in the world of birds. You’ll learn all about the importance of bird ringing and spend the weekend actively getting involved […] - [Owl Prowl](https://jackbaddams.com/owl-prowl/): The darker nights of autumn are owling season, and you can come too! Join me for a special bird ringing demonstration, as we head out into the fields to catch up with the some of the most charismatic birds in Britain. Over the last couple of years, we’ve specialised in ringing adult owls as an important way of monitoring the health and success of the local population. As part of this session, you’ll learn all about these amazing birds and the work we do monitoring them, be able to watch them through thermal scopes and see them up close as […] - [Checkout](https://jackbaddams.com/checkout/) - [Cart](https://jackbaddams.com/cart/) - [Shop](https://jackbaddams.com/shop/) - [Events](https://jackbaddams.com/events/): Bird Quest Kingfisher Quest London Hunting for jewels in the big smoke. SOLD OUT Cuckoo Quest Peak District Chasing iconic calls in stunning scenery. £40 Puffin Quest Yorkshire coast Spectacular views of seabird cities. £40 Nightjar Quest Sherwood Forest A twilight trek seeking ghosts of the night. SOLD OUT Eagle Quest Dorset Scanning the skies for a bucket list bird. £40 Suggest a quest! Any ideas? Drop me message on email: Bird ringing experiences Bird o’clock A 6 hour morning session getting involved in the world of bird ringing, learning about its importance and seeing a range of beautiful small […] - [Home](https://jackbaddams.com/): Welcome! Chances are that, if you’re here, you may already have a decent idea of who I am. Maybe I appeared on your social media feed holding a bird? I might have popped up on your TV talking about birds? Or perhaps you even read my book where I wrote about, you guessed it, birds. However, if you’re new here, it’s a pleasure to meet you! I’m Jack, an ornithologist, licensed bird ringer, keen naturalist and bird obsessed content creator. 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