Nightjar Discovery Walk

Join Wild New Forest Guided Tours for a magical dusk walk through Holmsley Inclosure, where the forest shifts from day to night and a whole new cast of wildlife begins to emerge. As the last daylight fades, we’ll step quietly into the world of crepuscular and nocturnal specialists, discovering the hidden rhythms that define the New Forest after sunset.

We’ll listen for the evocative churring of Nightjars as males take up their display posts and watch for the sweeping, roding flights of Woodcock as they patrol their territories. With a little luck, we may also hear the drumming of Snipe and encounter other secretive species that become active at twilight.

This tranquil, atmospheric walk offers a rare opportunity to experience the New Forest at its most enchanting — when the light softens, the forest stills, and its most mysterious inhabitants make their presence known.