Travel Destinations

There are a number of places to enjoy cruise holidays around the world. Have you ever thought about touring the coast of Great Britain and taking in one or more of the many wildlife refuges and parks that dot the shoreline? With a climate compatible with the needs of multiple species of birds, mammals, reptiles and aquatic creatures this island that has been at the centre of world history for so long is a great place to take a holiday.

Even the animals of Great Britain have established a foothold that makes it very difficult to shake them off, though there are those we’d like to see gone. There is no place more evident of this than along the coastline where the diversity of wildlife is perhaps the greatest in all of the country. Wildlife refuges and national parks like Bempton Cliffs and Gibraltar Point offer views of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and various species of bugs and butterflies that you enjoy the sight of but would prefer to not have as daily companions.

The marshlands near your home may seem to be an inconvenient nesting spot for mosquitoes, but the wetland along the coast of Britain is home to colourful birds, butterflies, dragonflies, and game birds who’ve taken up residence on preserved lands where you can see them nesting and breeding. The only shooting allowed at some of these spots is that done with a camera, so bring plenty of film, or make sure you have space on your memory stick.

The green fields of Scotland, Ireland and England are home to Muntjac, Roe Deer, Brown Hare, Grey Seal, and Grey Squirrel. Furry and feathered creatures of all kinds roam through the fields and forests of the British Isles and offer themselves at times as targets for your camera lens. Their eco-system requires balance also, like the birds and bugs of the marshlands there are predators and prey among the mammals also. Enjoy and appreciate but use caution if you are wandering in the woods.

The coastlines of England, Scotland to the North, and Ireland off to the West are all filled with wildlife that is as much a part of the British Isles as the trees and fields and marshlands. They are residents here just like the people are and they are beautiful to behold. If you live in Great Britain make it a point to tour the coastline and take a few pictures. If you’ve never been here before, book a cruise package that will take you around the main island and over to Dublin or Galway if you have the time. You’ll enjoy it and you’ll get an opportunity to see the wildlife of the coast in addition to the people.

Sarah Van Rensburg is a travel lover and avid writer, focussing on a range of travel topics particularly Cruise holidays.