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Go birdwatching in 2012

3rd January 2012
Submitted by clairebarrett

Close to home or far away, some of the world’s most beautiful and exciting birds live in the most amazing holiday destinations. So if you’ve set your heart on seeing Pel’s fishing owl or a hummingbird this year, here are some of the adventures waiting for you.
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1. MINDO BIRD TOURS

1. MINDO BIRD TOURS

From the Andean and Amazonian forests to the unique Galápagos Islands, Ecuador is a world-class birdwatcher’s paradise with 1,620 bird species, 133 species of hummingbirds, 160 restricted range species and 9 endemic bird areas. Since 1999 we have been providing superb set departure and private birding tours as well as wildlife conservation projects.

Email: mindobirds@gmail.com

www.mindobirdtours.com

2. ORCADIAN WILDLIFE

2. ORCADIAN WILDLIFE

Birdwatching with Orcadian Wildlife is relaxed and rewarding. With very small groups (maximum four) we will get you very close to wildlife. Orkney is one of the best places in the UK for seabirds with puffins, gannets and auks, and our birds of prey, especially hen harriers and short-eared owls are breathtaking. We also have stunning 5,000-year old Neolithic monuments.

☎ 01856 831240

www.orcadianwildlife.co.uk

3. SHENTON SAFARIS

3. SHENTON SAFARIS

There is no better place to observe and photograph the astounding birdlife of Zambia than our world renowned photographic hides: Pel’s fishing owl, Lilian’s lovebirds, African skimmers and more. Our seasonal carmine bee-eater hide brings you within a few metres of the nesting colony. Join us on Facebook: Shenton Safaris.

Email: info@kaingo.com

www.kaingo.com

4. PURE SAFARI

4. PURE SAFARI

PureSafari.co.uk is a must-visit website for anyone looking to arrange a bespoke luxury birding safari. Tanzania is an ideal bird watching location and home to more than 1,100 recorded species of birds. The best sites are Lake Manyara, for both forest and water birds, Serengeti and Tarangire for raptors, woodland and grassland species, and Selous for river dwellers.

☎ 01227 753181

www.puresafari.co.uk

5. CREATE AWAY

5. PURE SAFARI

Join our talented and friendly Camargue wildlife experts and photographic tutors, Thierry Vezon and Gerard Verdier, as you discover the astonishing array of resident and migratory birds. We operate in areas of great importance such as wonderfully unspoilt wetlands, lagoons and ornithological parks where you will have special access outside of public opening times.

☎ 01206 241421

www.create-away.com

6. MOUNTAIN KINGDOMS

6. MOUNTAIN KINGDOMS

‘Birding in Bhutan’ is our new 19-day specialist tour that explores the varied and pristine habitats of Bhutan’s remarkable birdlife. Each day has been carefully planned by our expert guide to maximise bird watching opportunities, and with over 670 different species in this Himalayan paradise, sightings of rare and exotic birds are guaranteed. Tour departs April 12th – book now.

☎ 01453 844400

www.mountainkingdoms.com

7. GRIFFON HOLIDAYS

7. GRIFFON HOLIDAYS

With 5 species of Eagle, Great and Little Bustard, Pin Tailed and Black Bellied Sandgrouse, 3 species of Vulture, Azure Wing Magpies and thousands of wintering Cranes, Extremadura in Spain is one of the best places in Europe for birdwatching. Our tours give you the best chance of seeing the very best of Europe’s birds. Come and join us.

griffon.holidays@gmail.com

www.griffonholidays.com