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The prices contained in the brochure international flights from the UK. If you wish to book your own flights, then please contact us, and wecan provide a price without the flight.

When booking a holiday with us, with or without flights, please note the following:

Q Dates given are from arrival in the destination country to departure from the destination country., and therefore there may be an additional day. For example, most

African holidays, or long-hauls eastbound will be overnight flights on the way out, so the departuredate is one day prior to the brochure date. Flights heading to the Americas arrive on the same day,and fly back overnight, thus arriving back one day later than the brochure date. We will provide the fullinformation when the flights are booked.

Q Flight prices are highly volatile at present, and we will inform you of any detrimental changes onbooking. We advise you to book as early as possible, as flight prices can increase dramatically closerto the departure date, especially during the northern summer months.

In addition to standard types of tours (both scheduled and privately-arranged), we also offer other types of tour as follows:

These are weekend or long weekend trips to places in Europe whichtarget species unique to the areas. These mostly use budget airlines, are inten-sive, and we believe they offer the best value way to get to those difficult species.

These trips are available at any time of year, using local guides, and aredesigned for couples and small groups to be taken with dates of your choosing.

While it says DIY, it means everything is arranged for you, transport, hotels,site information etc. Basically, they are self-drive trips, where you can set your owndaily timetable.

Our tours use a mixture of hotels and lodges, but generally theyare of good to excellent quality. The majority of accommodation has ensuite rooms (although a few good lodges in Japan, for example, have sharedbathrooms). Where we state this refers to clean rooms, mostly with sharedfacilities, and we only use these types of accommodation where they are inexcellent birding locations with nothing else available. Other types of accommoda-tion (cruise boats and sleeper trains) may be used, and these are stated whereappropriate. Prior to each tour, we provide pre-tour information which includesfuller details of accommodation used.

of a room is usually available at a supplement, which will bewaived if willing to share and a suitable room-mate can be found. Some propertiesdo not have single rooms, and this will be stated prior to the tour. If a single roomis expected, but unavailable for any reason, a pro-rata refund of the supplementwill be made.

Tour Prices in this brochure international (from UK) and internalflights, three meals on full days, and other meals as appropriate for part-days, allground arrangements, accommodation and the services of tour leader(s). Lunch-es (and other meals on occasion) may be packed and bottled water is supplied asnecessary. are items of a personal nature, e.g. insurance, laundry,telephone calls and tips

Dates shown are from arrival in the country to departure inclusive.Please note that the departure day in the UK may be a day earlier, and arrival backa day later. For full clarity, we have included the number of on eachtour, which excludes transfer-only days.

refers to Tetanus, TB, Typhoid and Polio vaccinations. Anythingadditional is stated. We recommend consulting your GP 3 months before travel.

Where stated as , this refers to a Passport valid for at leastsix months after the tour ends. Further necessities, such as visas, are noted.These refer to British Passport holders only. Other nationalities should contact theEmbassy concerned.

is usually by minibus, driven by the tour leader or a local driver.Other vehicles (e.g. cars and taxis) are used if they are more appropriate. Trainsare occasionally used for overnight journeys, where we will use first-class sleepersif available.

The air holiday packages in this brochure are ATOLprotected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number isATOL 6563. Please see our booking conditions for more infor-mation.

Some tours are fairly easy-going, but some are morestrenuous, so please read the itinerary carefully. Participationin any day's events is purely optional, with the obvious excep-tion of where activities take place en-route from one location to another. If in anydoubt about whether a tour is suitable for you, then please feel free to contact ouroffice.

We take your safety seriously, and do whatever we can to reduce risks.This can mean anything from altering the itinerary, to ensuring we do not driveafter dark. The chances of being involved in are very small compared tothe risks of accident or robbery, but we do take UK FCO advice, and if we have anydoubts, we consult the tour party to decide the best course of action.

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Thank you for requesting our brochure, or for picking it up from one of the shows.It has been an interesting year, and we have had a number of very successful tours. Our EastAfrica Megatour just fell short of 900 species seen (and just one species short of our previousworld record). Japan was excellent, even with the spectacular interruption of a volcano, and wehad an excellent first tour to Croatia.Many of the tours are familiar favourites, and we have tried to keep prices down. A few newtours have been added to keep things fresh, and we hope you find these appealing.We hope that you find the tours within of interest, and look forward to you joining us soon.

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We begin in the Western Rodopi Mountains – a famous site for Wallcreeper. On the way we pass through Pazardzhik hills,where we will encounter Bee-eater, Black-headed Bunting, Long-legged Buzzard, Isabelline Wheatear, Calandra Lark, Short-toed Lark,Short-toed Eagle and others.Next, we visit a true hotspot for Europe’s birds of prey - the Eastern Rodopi Mountains, where more than 20 raptor species can be seenduring the breeding season. These include Black, Griffon and Egyptian Vultures, Short-toed, Booted and Imperial Eagles, Long-legged andHoney Buzzards and several smaller species. Additional encounters with Black Stork, Hoopoe, Blue Rock Thrush, Sardinian, Barred andSubalpine Warblers, Cirl, Rock and Black-headed Buntings, Rock Nuthatch, Olive-tree, Olivaceous and Eastern Bonelli’s Warblers, LesserGrey and Woodchat Shrikes, and many more are guaranteed. Great Spotted Cuckoo and Eleonora’s Falcon are also rare guests here.As we head towards the Black Sea Coast, we pass through the Sakar Mountains. The open areas here house large colonies of EuropeanSuslik, thus providing perfect feeding conditions for Booted, Eastern Imperial and Lesser Spotted Eagles. Isabelline Wheatear, WoodchatShrike, and Black-headed Buntings are quite numerous. Masked Shrike and Levant Sparrowhawk are also quite possible. The wetlandsby the Black Sea Coast offer a contrast to the hills of the Sakar Mountains. Lagoons and lakes along the Via Pontica flyway are stop-overand nesting places for many waterbirds, such as Night, Squacco and Purple Herons, Glossy Ibis, Collared Pratincole, Dalmatian Pelican,Pygmy Cormorant, Slender-billed and Mediterranean Gulls, Avocet, Black-winged Stilt, Penduline Tit, Savi’s and Cetti’s Warblers.

We also have the option of a short-trip over 3 days specifically to look for Wallcreeper, at one of its most regularsites in the Trigrad Gorge in Bulgaria. This trip will also allow for time in the Rodopi Mountains looking for species as above.

Week Tour: Recommended April - July (6 birding days): £1060Wallcreeper Weekend: Recommended April - July (2 birding days): £560

Guide:Ivailo Nikolov

Accommodation: GoodWeather: Warm to Hot. Rain possibleHealth: StandardDocuments: StandardMin Group Size: 2Sole-occupation Supplement: POA

Rose-coloured Starling (Ivailo Nikolov)

This tour looks for the specialities of this Mediterranean island, including Marmora's Warbler, Corsican Finch and the enigmaticCorsican Nuthatch.Corsican Nuthatch is endemic to the Corsican Pine forests which occur throughout the highlands which make up the centre ofthe island. In autumn, their numbers tend to be greater than earlier in the year, as breeding has finished, and the adults andtheir offspring join in with mixed-species flocks.Corsican Finch tends to be more widespread, and can gather in quite large flocks in favoured areas, while Marmora’s Warbleroccurs both on the coast and inland, in any suitable areas of scrub.Our time will be dedicated to the species above, which can usually be found fairly easily, allowing us time to look for some of theother species present in the area. In the high mountain passes, there are; Lammergeier, Golden Eagle, Alpine Accentor, BlueRock Thrush, Rock Sparrow and Alpine Chough.Among the finch flocks, there are often Woodlark, Cirl Bunting, Crossbill and other species, and joining the Marmora’s Warblersare both Sardinian and Dartford.On our ferry trips to and from Nice, we can look for Cory's and Yelkouan Shearwaters, as well as Mediterranean Shag andAudouin’s Gull. In coastal lagoons, there is the opportunity to find Greater Flamingo, Great White and Little Egrets, ZittingCisticola and passage waders.

8th - 11th September 2012 (3½ birding days): £720

Guide:John Overfield

Accommodation: GoodWeather: Warm to Hot. Rain possibleHealth: StandardDocuments: StandardMax Group Size: 8Sole-occupation Supplement: £75

Corsican Finch (John Overfield)

After arriving at Split, we drive to Lake Vrana the biggest freshwater lake in Croatia. The lake is fringed by reeds providing hometo Pygmy Cormorant, Purple Heron, Whiskered Tern, Cetti's Warbler, Zitting Cisticola, Bearded and Penduline Tits. Duringmigration the lakeshore holds Glossy Ibis, waders and White-winged Black Tern. We check the adjacent farmlands for Montagu'sHarrier, Calandra Lark and Spanish Sparrow, and nearby orchards are good for Woodchat Shrike and Black-headed Bunting.

We spend a full day in the famous Paklenica National Park in scenic gorges under monumental cliffs that are home to manyinteresting bird species including; Peregrine, Alpine Swift, Rock Pigeon, Crag Martin, Subalpine and Eastern Orphean Warbler,Western Rock Nuthatch and Blue Rock Thrush. In the afternoon we visit a higher area to look for Rock Partridge, Western RockNuthatch, Rock Thrush, Sardinian, Eastern Orphean and Eastern Olivaceous Warbler, Black-eared Wheatear and Sombre Tit.

We then visit the extremely rocky world of Pag Island. Among the rocky hillsides we can find many small fertile valleys with richmeadows and pastures holding Short-toed Eagle, Montagu's Harrier, Red-backed and Woodchat Shrikes, Tawny Pipit, SpanishSparrow, Eastern Olivaceous, Eastern Orphean, Sardinian and Subalpine Warblers, Black-eared Wheatear and Cirl Bunting. Ifwe are lucky we might even see Rock Partridge, Stone Curlew, Calandra and Short-toed Lark. During migration, the lakes,saltpans and adjacent meadows attract Squacco Heron, White-winged Tern, Spotted Redshank, Marsh Sandpiper, CurlewSandpiper, Red-throated Pipit and Red-footed Falcon. Luck might bring rarities such as Great Spotted Cuckoo or Citrine Wagtail.

22nd - 25th April 2012 (3 birding days): £650

Guide:Attila Steiner

Accommodation: GoodWeather: Warm to Hot. Rain possibleHealth: StandardDocuments: StandardMax Group Size: 8Sole-occupation Supplement: £65

Rock Partridge (Balazs Szigeti)

Belarus is much less visited than its near-neighbour, Poland, but holds the same range of species, and has much more pristine habitat.There are still good numbers of Bison, Lynx and Wolf, as well as 90% of the breeding Aquatic Warblers, and one of the most sought-afterspecies in Europe, Azure Tit.We begin at Sporovo Reserve. The forest close to our accommodation holds breeding pairs of Great Grey Owl, and we hope we can admirethis magnificent owl. Little and Spotted Crakes and Corncrake are all loud at this time of the year, which gives us the chance to spot them.The evening will surely be spent admiring the characteristic songflight of Europe’s rarest songbird, the Aquatic Warbler. Great Grey Shrike,Goshawk, Common Rosefinch, Golden Oriole, and Penduline and Bearded Tits are all common here.We next visit Pripyatsky, where breeding species include Great Snipe, Black-tailed Godwit, Ruff, and Terek and Marsh Sandpipers. AzureTit breeds in the area, and we will also look for Middle Spotted, Three-toed and White-backed Woodpeckers, Thrush Nightingale,Bluethroat, Collared and Red-breasted Flycatchers and Citrine Wagtail.Our final location is the Belowezhskaya Forest. The fairy tale woods hold Great Grey, Ural, Eagle, Pygmy and Tengmalm’s Owls, all of theEuropean woodpeckers, Crested Tit, Common Crossbill, and Red-breasted and Collared Flycatchers. Along Lake Liadskoye WhooperSwan, Wood Sandpiper, Savi’s and River Warbler occur. Raptors include White-tailed, Short-toed and Spotted Eagles, Honey Buzzard,Goshawk, and Hen and Montagu’s Harriers.

TBA (9 birding days): £TBA

Guide:Attila Steiner

Accommodation: GoodWeather: Warm to Hot. Rain possibleHealth: StandardDocuments: StandardMax Group Size: 8Sole-occupation Supplement: POA

Azure Tit (Balazs Szigeti)

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This is an easy-going tour, available as a week or a long-weekend, based at the Kondor Farm Inn in the heart of the Kiskunsag.On-site birding provides many excellent species in the garden, or within a short walk, like Roller, Bee-eater, Red-footed Falcon,Hobby, Scops, Little & Tawny Owl, Lesser-spotted and Syrian Woodpecker, Wryneck, Tree Sparrow, Tawny Pipit, Nightjar, Cuckoo,Hoopoe, Black Redstart, Stonechat, Whinchat, Wheatear, Nightingale, Hawfinch, Tree Pipit, Corn Bunting, Golden Oriole, TurtleDove and many more. In addition to the birds, there are several endemic wildflower species, including orchids, and we can alsoseek out Suslik, Roe Deer, Hare, Green Lizard and Southern Festoon. Swallowtail is also common.A short drive away, we can look for some of the more sought-after species, including: Great Bustard, Stone Curlew, Short-toedEagle, Imperial Eagle, White-tailed Eagle, Saker Falcon, Middle Spotted & Black Woodpecker. Black Stork is possible.Depending on the season, alkaline lakes attract a wide variety of birds, including: Avocet, Redshank, Black-winged Stilt,Black-tailed Godwit, Curlew, Kentish Plover, Bittern, Pygmy Cormorant, Ferruginous Duck, Shoveler, Garganey, Black-neckedGrebe, Squacco Heron, Purple Heron, Night Heron, Spoonbill, Spotted Crake & Little Crake, Montagu's Harrier, Penduline Tit,Bearded Reedling, Great Reed Warbler, Savi's Warbler, Moustached Warbler and Reed Warbler , Corncrake, Whiskered Tern and(during wet years) Black & White-winged Black Tern, Red-crested Pochard and Mediterranean Gull..

Week: Recommended April - June (6 birding days): £800Long Weekend: Recommended April - June (3 birding days): £540

Guide:Gabor Orban

Accommodation: GoodWeather: Warm to Hot. Rain possible.Health: StandardDocuments: StandardMin Group Size: 2Sole-occupation Supplement: POA

Great Bustard (Balazs Szigeti)

We begin in the high-altitude city of Addis Ababa. Here, we can already find many of Ethiopia’s more common endemics, such as Thick-billed Raven,White-collared Pigeon, Abyssinian Longclaw, Abyssinian (Black-headed) Siskin, Abyssinian Slaty-Flycatcher, Black-winged Lovebird and Blue-wingedGoose.From here, we head to the awe-inspiring Jemma Valley, where we also hope to find our first Gelada (Bleeding-heart) Baboons. We look for speciessuch as Speckle-fronted Weaver, Fox Kestrel, Foxy Cisticola and many others characteristic of East Africa’s arid areas. In this area, we’ll alsocontinue to look for some of Ethiopia’s localized endemics such as Harwood’s Francolin, White-throated Seedeater and Ankober Serin.In Awash National Park, we look for the dainty African Swallow-tailed Kite, a host of bustards including Arabian, Buff-crested, Hartlaub’s,Black-bellied and White-bellied, and Bruce’s Green Pigeon. After the park, we head to Lake Langano, and then climb up the eastern escarpment ofthe Rift Valley to the hot springs of Wondo Genet. Here we look for awesome forest birds such as Yellow-fronted Parrot, Black-winged Lovebird,Abyssinian Ground-thrush, Abyssinian and Grey-headed Woodpeckers, Brown Woodland-warbler and many others.The Bale Mountains offer birding for such sought-after species as Chestnut-naped Francolin, Moorland Francolin, Wattled Crane, White-backedBlack Tit, Abyssinian Catbird. This is the location where we hope to see the famed Ethiopian Wolf.Our next stop is Sof Omar, to find some localized birds such as Salvadori’s Serin and Bristle-crowned Starling, before reaching the far south, whichis one of Ethiopia’s great endemic hotspots. Here we find the only places for Sidamo (Liben) Lark, Prince Ruspoli’s Turaco and the enigmaticStresemann’s Bush-crow.We finally make stops at Awassa and Debre Zeit on our way back to Addis Ababa, looking for any species we have missed, and catching up withsome species which are widespread in sub-saharan Africa..

20th March - 11th April 2012 (22 birding days): £4550

Guide:Solomon Berhe

Accommodation: Good and BasicWeather: Warm to HotHealth: Standard + AntimalarialsDocuments: VisaMax Group Size: 9Sole-occupation Supplement: £275

Stresemann’s Bush Crow (Anne Walker)

We first head to Saaremaa Island. Here we have the opportunity to scope Steller's Eiders, which can be in quite dense flocks of severalhundred birds. Other species present include Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Nutcracker, Great Grey Shrike and Rough-legged Buzzard. Ifwe are fortunate we can hear, or even see, Tengmalm´s and Pygmy Owl.

We next head back to the mainland. Depending on the weather, the Suur Väin Strait can be covered with ice, or host nice flocks ofseaducks. There are often White-tailed Eagles in the vicinity.

Atmospheric pine forests nearby are the habitat of Crested and Willow Tits, Goldcrest, Hazel Grouse and Black Woodpecker. We will gofor an Owling session later in the day. A low number of rodents has forced Ural Owls to hunt during the daytime, and with few rodentsabout further north, Estonia can expect an invasion of Hawk Owls this winter.

We finally visit some heathland forest, where we hope to hear Pygmy Owl, or to see the Eagle Owl hunting for small mammals at theforest edge. Other attractions in this area include Capercaillie, Hazel Grouse and some interesting woodpeckers. Depending ondeparture times, there may be an opportunity to tour Old Tallinn.

9th - 12th March 2012 (3½ birding days): £750

Guide:Local Guide

Accommodation: GoodWeather: Cool to ColdHealth: StandardDocuments: StandardMax Group Size: 9Sole-occupation Supplement: £80

Steller’s Eider (Jari Peltomaki)

Land of Ice & Fire … Iceland holds several species which are hard to find elsewhere in Europe. Harlequin Duck and Barrow's Goldeneyeare always sought-after, and with the addition of seabird colonies, and the possibility of Gyrfalcon, this makes for an exciting weekend.After arrival at Keflavik, we transfer to nearby cliffs to search for our first speciality, Brünnich’s Guillemot. These can be found in smallnumbers alongside Common and Black Guillemots and Razorbill, as well as European Shag, Kittiwake and Northern Gannet. On thelunar-like landscape en route, we should see Whimbrel, and Great and Arctic Skuas. Nearby areas have large numbers of breeding ArcticTerns.After a night in Reykjavik, we fly to the northern town of Akureyri. The airport is alongside a river delta, where there are several duck andwader species, and we should find Glaucous Gull, and perhaps lingering Iceland Gulls. Heading north from here, we will reach Husavik,from where we embark on our whale-watching cruise. Species possible include Minke, Humpback and Blue Whales, as well as Orcas,Harbour Porpoises and Bottlenose Dolphin. We will see many Fulmars and Red-breasted Mergansers, and there are usually Red-throatedDivers.After this cruise, we head to Lake Myvatn. On the way, we will look for Rock Ptarmigan and Snow Bunting . The area around this lake isjustly famous for Harlequin Duck and Barrow’s Goldeneye, and there is a supporting cast of Common Scoter, Wigeon, Goosander,Long-tailed Duck and Great Northern Diver. Red-necked Phalaropes are common, and we should also find Slavonian Grebe. The followingmorning, we will have a little time for more birding, before heading back to Akureyri to catch our flight to Reykjavik, and on to Keflavik forflights home.

26th - 28th May 2012 (2 birding days): £850

Guide:Sarah Keel

Accommodation: GoodWeather: Cool to WarmHealth: StandardDocuments: StandardMax Group Size: 8Sole-occupation Supplement: £50

Humpback Whale (North Sailing)

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Japan in winter is a must-visit for anyone interested in seeing spectacular birding phenomena. Tens of thousands of cranescongregate together on mild Kyushu, while Red-crowned Cranes gather on the snow on Hokkaido. Add to this large gatheringsof Steller’s and White-tailed Eagles on the sea-Ice, and seeking out other specialities, this trip will linger long in the memory.The tour begins in the subtropical south, where we look for the specialities of the Ryukyu Islands, Okinawa Rail and Woodpecker,Amami Thrush and Woodcock, Ryukyu Robin, Lidth’s Jay and Owston’s (White-backed) Woodpecker.From there, we move north to Kyushu, for the aforementioned cranes, along with the secretive Copper Pheasant, GreenPheasant, Saunders’ and Great Black-headed Gulls, the gorgeous Baikal Teal, Japanese Murrelet, Long-billed Plover, CrestedKingfisher, and, with luck, Grey Bunting.Heading to the frozen north, we visit the famous Akan Crane Sanctuary, where photographers will be able to take many shotsof dancing, fighting and bugling Red-crowned Cranes. Moving from here, another highlight awaits, the enigmatic Blakiston’s FishOwl, which we can usually see from the warmth of a local minshuku. After this, we will skirt the coastline, with Eagles in excellentnumbers, and concentrate on the alcids, which often gather in the harbours.Finally, we take a ferry crossing to and from Hachijojima, from which we could see Laysan and Black-footed Albatrosses andShort-tailed Shearwater. We have a very short time on Hachijojima before the ferry turns round, but there is a reasonable chanceof finding Izu Islands Thrush next to Sokodo Port.

21st January - 5th February 2012 (15 birding days): £4300

Guide:Chris Cook

Accommodation: Good & BasicWeather: Warm to Very ColdHealth: StandardDocuments: StandardMax Group Size: 8Sole-occupation Supplement: £300

Blakiston’s Fish Owl (Brian Pink)

One of the larger Caribbean islands, Jamaica holds more endemic species than neighbouring Cuba. The majority of these areeasy to find, and, indeed, can be found within the grounds of our lodgings. Based at two eco-hotels in the east of the country,Lime Tree Farm and Mockingbird Hill, we are well away from the main tourist areas, and on the fringes of the Blue Mountains.On the trip, we should be able to find all the endemics and many localised Caribbean species.Between the airport and our lodge, we should see Brown Pelican, Magnificent Frigatebird, Royal and Forster’s Terns and severalshorebirds. Lime Tree Farm is set up on top of a hill in the Blue Mountains, and is an eco-lodge. It is also a working coffee farm,and in the area around the lodge, endemics include Jamaican Woodpecker, Orangequit, Jamaican Spindalis and JamaicanEuphonia. Areas nearby are excellent for Jamaican Tody. From here, we will visit Hardwar Gap for some of the more scarcespecies, including Jamaican Phoebe, Crested Quail Dove, Jamaican Becard, Rufous-tailed and Sad Flycatchers and, with luck,Jamaican Blackbird. Yellow-billed and Black-billed Parrots can both be seen. The northern side of the mountains has Red-billedStreamertail, and Plain Pigeon should be about.Heading north from here, we reach the coast at Port Antonia, where Hotel Mockingbird Hill will host us. The gardens here holdChestnut-bellied and Jamaican Lizard Cuckoo, Jamaican Oriole, Jamaican Mango, Black-billed Streamertail, Arrowhead Warbler,Caribbean Dove, Jamaican Oriole and White-chinned and White-eyed Thrushes. In the northern winter, Black-throated BlueWarblers and American Redstarts are common here. We will also visit the John Crow Mountains, which are the best spot forJamaican Blackbird, and also good for Jamaican Crow, and Black-billed Parrot. We finally spend a night in Kingston before flightshome

Any Time (6½ birding days): £1850

Guide:Local Guides

Accommodation: GoodWeather: Warm to Hot. Rain possibleHealth: StandardDocuments: StandardMin Group Size: 2Sole-occupation Supplement: POA

Black-billed Streamertail (Tina Mistry)

After arrival in Delhi, we head to Corbett National Park. This is one of the best sites for seeing Tiger. There is a mixture of waterbirds and forest birds,including: Long-tailed Nightjar, Jungle Owlet, Spot-bellied Owl, Black Francolin, Changeable Hawk-eagle, Pallas' Fish Eagle, Great Slaty Woodpecker,Great Hornbill, Purple and Crimson Sunbirds, Puff-throated Babbler, White-rumped Shama, Golden-fronted and Orange-bellied Leafbirds.After Corbett, we head for Jungle Lore Birding Lodge, surrounded by forest. Here we can look for several Woodpeckers, including; GreaterYellownape, Scaly-breasted and Speckled Piculet. Other species include; Slaty-headed Parakeet, Spotted and Oriental Turtle Doves, Grey Bushchat,Indian, Oriental and Large Hawk Cuckoos, Grey Treepie, Black-headed Jay, Maroon Oriole, Large Cuckoo-shrike, Rufous-naped, Black-throated &Yellow-browed Tits with smaller numbers of Black-lored and Green-backed, White-tailed and Chestnut bellied Nuthatches and Bar-tailed Treecreep-er. Orange-flanked Bush-robin, Blue-capped Redstart, White-throated, Striated and Streaked Laughingthrushes, Upland Pipit, Blue-winged Minlaand Whiskered Yuhina. Higher up, we can seek out a variety of Himalayan species, such as; Lammergeier, Himalayan Griffon, Blue-winged Minla,Spotted and Slaty-backed Forktail, Rufous-bellied Woodpecker, Rufous-bellied Niltava, Kalij Pheasant, Red-breasted Accentor, Chestnut-headedTesia, Greater and Lesser Yellow-naped Woodpeckers, Blue-throated Barbet, Rufous-chinned Laughingthrush and Black Bulbul.Returning to Delhi by air-conditioned sleeper train, we transfer to Chambal. Here, an afternoon boat cruise can bring us; Indian Skimmer,Black-bellied Tern, flocks of migratory Ducks, and Cranes such as Common, Demoiselle and Sarus.Our final destination is the famed Bharatpur. However, en route, a must-visit is the Taj Mahal, where we will spend some time in the surroundingsso familiar from countless images. These wetlands have many species, including; Black-necked, Painted and Woolly-necked Storks, Asian Openbill,Oriental Darter, Little Cormorant, Black-headed Ibis, Black Bittern, Comb and Spot-billed Ducks and Cotton Pygmy-goose, Bronze-winged andPheasant-tailed Jacanas, Yellow-wattled and Red-wattled Lapwings, Indian Courser and White-breasted Waterhen. There are also many birds in thesurrounding grass and woodlands, with several possible Leaf Warblers, as well as the possibility of Siberian Rubythroat, and we may findLarge-tailed Nightjar and Dusky Eagle-owl at night.

11th - 25th November 2012 (14 birding days): £1950

Guide:Ganesh Adhikari

Accommodation: Good & Sleeper TrainWeather: Warm to Hot. Rain possible.Health: Standard + AntimalarialsDocuments: VisaMax Group Size: 8Sole-occupation Supplement: £200

Sarus Crane (Luc Viatour)

Many independent birders are a little put-off from visiting Japan, due to the perceived barriers of language, and other logisticaldifficulties of booking accommodation etc.Over the years, we have helped many couples and small groups on self-drive trips, arranging everything needed to make the tripas easy and hassle-free as possible, including the back-up of an English-speaker at the end of the phone should there be anyreal difficulties. With this assistance, and the helpful and polite nature of the Japanese, these trips have been great successes,and word-of-mouth has made these trips very popular.In winter, the trip can follow the outline of the standard winter trip above, but variations are easily possible, and have includedadditions of cultural trips to Mt. Fuji, Kyoto and Tokyo, and visiting the famous Snow Monkeys. Everything is flexible dependenton time and budget.Spring is also a popular time, when several endemic species are easier to find, and returning summering species boost thenumbers Included in these trips are: Hire Cars, Accommodation, Meals where included with Accommodation, Internal andInternational Flights (if required), Ferries, Trains, Birding Site Information and Tips and In-country Information. Some servicesneed to be paid-for locally, but are all booked in advance, with full instructions/vouchers as appropriate.

Any Time (Any Length): POA

Guide:Self-drive

Accommodation: GoodWeather: Warm to Very ColdHealth: StandardDocuments: StandardMax Group Size: N/ASole-occupation Supplement: POA

Red-crowned Cranes (Hokkaido Tourism)

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This special trip is aimed at finding 900 species within a month, in perhaps the only area of the world where this is possible, East Africa. Whileconcentrating on the birding, we shall not neglect the mammals, of which we should see Elephant, Lion, Cheetah, Leopard and many more. Thetour concentrates on Kenya, where the sites visited are essentially the same ones as in the May Kenya tour above. However, at this time of year,there are also good numbers of northern migrants present, which boost the number of species. In addition to Kenya, we also visit northern Tanzania,eastern Uganda and Rwanda, concentrating on the specialities of those areas which are not found within Kenya.In Tanzania, we shall visit Arusha and Tarangire, an area where Ashy Starling, Yellow-collared and Fischer’s Lovebirds and Rufous-tailed Weavercan be found. From there, we head into the Usambara Mountains, to seek out Usambara Weaver, Usambara Eagle-Owl, Long-billed and AfricanTailorbirds and Banded Green Sunbird.In Uganda, we concentrate on Mabira Forest, which holds several scarce species, including Nahan's Francolin, Cassin's Hawk-eagle, Pied Hornbill,Grey Parrot, Forest Wood-hoopoe, Willcock's Honeyguide, Velvet-mantled Drongo, Green-tailed Bristlebill, Yellow-spotted Nicator, Capuchin Babbler,Sooty Boubou, Grey Longbill, Weyns’ Weaver and Tit-hylia. We also visit Mabamba Swamp and Entebbe, both on Lake Victoria. Shoebill will be ahighlight, and Orange and Northern Brown-throated Weavers, Carruther’s Cisticola, Papyrus Canary, Papyrus Gonolek and Swamp Flycatcher couldbe among the new species on our final day in Uganda.We finally head into Rwanda, where Akagera National Park brings new species including; White-headed Black and Familiar Chats, Bennett’sWoodpecker and Red-faced Barbet. Our final stop is at Nyungwe Forest, where Albertine Rift endemics add to our list. Handsome Francolin,Rwenzori Turaco, Mountain Black Boubou, Rwenzori Batis, Yellow-eyed Black Flycatcher, Archer's Robin-chat, Rwenzori Hill Babbler, Red-facedWoodland, Grauer's Rush, Neumann's and Grauer's Warblers, Mountain Masked Apalis, Rwenzori Double-collared, Purple-throated, Blue-headedand Regal Sunbirds, Stripe-breasted Tit and Strange Weaver. A speciality is Red-collared Mountain Babbler, and Kungwe Apalis is a near-endemic.

1st February - 3rd March 2013 (31 birding days): c. £6500

Guide:Brian Finch

Accommodation: GoodWeather: Warm to Hot. Rain possibleHealth: Standard + AntimalarialsDocuments: VisasMax Group Size: 6Sole-occupation Supplement: £430

Vulturine Guineafowl (Nigel Moorhouse)

This trip concentrates on the Rift Valley and highland areas north of Nairobi, but the standard itinerary can be amended orextended to include popular areas such as Kakamega Forest, Lake Victoria and the Masai Mara.The tour begins in the Nairobi area, looking for Nairobi Pipit, Jackson’s and White-winged Widowbirds, Hartlaub’s and White-bellied Bustards, Northern White-tailed and Athi Short-toed Larks and many other grassland species, as well the best chance ofBlack Rhino. Moving into the highlands, specialities include Mountain Buzzard, White-headed Woodhoopoe, the endemicSharpe’s Longclaw and Aberdare Cisticola, Narina Trogon, Hartlaub’s Turaco, Jackson’s Francolin, Mackinder’s Eagle Owl,several sunbirds and other species.Samburu provides the best mammal-viewing, including Elephant, Lion, Cheetah and Leopard, as well as Martial Eagle, SomaliOstrich, Kori and Buff-crested Bustards, Somali and White-throated Bee-eaters, Somali Courser, Vulturine Guineafowl, Golden-breasted Starling, Orange-bellied Parrot, Donaldson-Smith’s Sparrow Weaver, Yellow-vented Eremomela, Taita Fiscal andGolden Pipit.Finally, we visit the Rift Valley lakes of Baringo and Nakuru, for a mix of freshwater and saline species. Lesser Flamingoes arein their millions, accompanied by White and Pink-backed Pelicans. In the surroundings are Hemprich’s and Jackson’s Hornbills,Grey-crested Helmetshrike, Bristle-crowned Starling, White-bellied Go-away Bird, Beautiful Sunbird, Little and Jackson’s Golden-backed Weavers, Red--and-Yellow and D’Arnaud’s Barbets, White-faced Scops Owl, Verreaux’s and Greyish Eagle Owls andGreen Woodhoopoe.

Any Time (10 birding days): from £1950

Guide:Ben Mugambi

Accommodation: GoodWeather: Warm to Hot. Rain possibleHealth: Standard + AntimalarialsDocuments: VisaMin Group Size: 2Sole-occupation Supplement: POA

Yellow-throated Longclaw (Nigel Moorhouse)

Kenya is a birding paradise. Not only are there large numbers of species present (counts are usually between 600 and 700 species for this trip),but many are spectacular or colourful, and also easy to see well.The trip begins on the coast, where the forests and coast ensure a wide variety. Sokoke Scops Owl, Malindi Pipit, Clarke’s Weaver, Amani Sunbirdand East Coast Akalat are all restricted in range, and are accompanied by Fischer’s Turaco, African Skimmer, Crab Plover, Greater and LesserSandplovers, Madagascar Pratincole, Zanzibar Red Bishop and many more. Heading inland, we visit Taita Hills with the endemic Taita Thrush,White-eye and Apalis, and Stripe-cheeked Greenbul, Yellow-throated Woodland Warbler and Striped Pipit.In the Nairobi area, we will seek out Nairobi Pipit, and should find our first Jackson’s Widowbirds. Heading into the highlands, the endemic Hinde’sBabbler is a key species, and we will also look for Rüppell’s Robin-chat, African Wood Owl, White-headed Woodhoopoe, Scarce Swift, Olive Ibis,Hartlaub’s Turaco, Mountain Buzzard. Our next stop is the northern reserve of Samburu, where Elephant, Lion, Cheetah and Leopard are all likely.Birding is excellent, from the endemic William’s Lark to Somali Ostrich, Somali and White-throated Bee-eaters, Donaldson-Smith’s Sparrow-weaver,Golden-breasted Starling, Orange-bellied Parrot , Golden Pipit, Taita Fiscal, Yellow-vented Eremomela and Bare-eyed Thrush.Heading back through the highlands, we look for Mackinder’s Eagle Owl, Aberdare Cisticola, Jackson’s Francolin and Sharpe’s Longclaw, before thefamous Lake Nakuru, with its vast flocks of Lesser Flamingo and many other birds. Lake Baringo offers Jackson’s Golden-backed and LittleWeavers, Jackson’s and Hemprich’s Hornbills, Verreaux’s and Greyish Eagle Owls and Bristle-crowned Starling.Heading west to Kakamega Forest, Grey Parrot, Bocage’s and Lühder’s Bush-shrikes, Great Blue Turaco, Turner’s Eremomela and a host of Barbets,Greenbuls and Illadopsises await. In nearby areas, we seek out Chestnut-crowned Sparrow-weaver, Rock Pratincole, Red-faced Lovebird, Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird, Yellow-billed Shrike and several other more westerly species. The shores of Lake Victoria are home to Papyrus Gonolek, YellowWarbler and Canary. Our final destination is the Masai Mara. Mammals are a star attraction, but there are birds aplenty to accompany them.

28th April - 16th May 2012 (19 birding days): £2990

Guide:Ben Mugambi

Accommodation: GoodWeather: Warm to Hot. Rain possibleHealth: Standard + AntimalarialsDocuments: VisaMax Group Size: 6Sole-occupation Supplement: £200

African Scops Owl (Nigel Moorhouse)

This is a truly marvellous birding adventure during which we sample four different countries and spectacular, diverse scenery.We start in the coastal Namib Desert with its impressive dune fields (inhabited by desirable, localized endemics) and lagoonsfilled with flamingos, pelicans, shorebirds and some really localized species such as Damara Tern and Chestnut-banded Plover.We then ascend the spectacular Namib Escarpment, which is inhabited by a whole suite of birds occurring only in Namibia andsouthern Angola.A trip to the north-western corner of Namibia generates Cinderella Waxbill, Rufous-tailed Palm-thrush, Grey Kestrel and othersought-after birds. Eventually, we leave the endemic-rich desert and enter the grassland, savannah and woodland of one ofAfrica’s greatest game parks, Etosha National Park. Here, we can find spectacular Kalahari birds such as Crimson-breastedShrike, Kori Bustard, Pygmy Falcon and a host of others, while seeing Africa’s big (and small!) mammals as an unavoidableby-product of the birding.After Etosha, we head into an incredibly bird-diverse tropical corner of Africa, the Caprivi Strip and adjacent panhandle of theOkavango Delta (which falls just within the borders of Botswana). The magnificent wetlands and woodlands in these partssupport Pel’s Fishing Owl, Slaty Egret, Carmine Bee-eater and literally hundreds of other species, a rather large proportion ofthem spectacular.Finally, we bird around the Victoria Falls of Zambia (with a brief optional foray into adjacent Zimbabwe) for yet again a richassemblage of birds, including the possibility of rare species such as Taita Falcon.

2nd - 19th November 2012 (17 birding days): £4800

Guide:Errol de Beer

Accommodation: GoodWeather: Warm to Hot. Rain PossibleHealth: Standard + AntimalarialsDocuments: Standard + Visa (Zambia)Max Group Size: 8Sole-occupation Supplement: £360

Black Korhaan (Nigel Moorhouse)

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Papua New Guinea is a must-visit for any birder. The famed Birds of Paradise are just one of the attractions. This tour takes in the best of thecountry, and uses good accommodation throughout.We begin near to Port Moresby, where our first endemics include Brown Oriole, Yellow-faced Myna and Grey-headed Munia. Papuan Frogmouth isoften a highlight here.Heading to Kumul Lodge, we seek out; Blue, Crested, Lesser and King-of-Saxony Birds-of-paradise, Orange-crowned Fairywren, Blue-capped Ifrita,Crested Berrypecker, Belford’s Melidectes, Smoky Honeyeater, Brehm's Tiger-Parrot, Papuan Lorikeet, Mountain Firetail and many more species.From Kumul, we head to Karawari, set on a river in remote seclusion. This is an excellent site for Twelve-wired and King Birds-of-Paradise, and otherspecies present include Rufous Night Heron, New Guinea Harpy Eagle, Brown-collared Brush-turkey, Victoria Crowned Pigeon, Palm Cockatoo andGlossy-mantled Manucode.Our next destination is Tari. Famed for the number of Birds of Paradise in the vicinity, we can seek out Blue and King-of-Saxony, as well asRibbon-tailed and Princess Stephanie’s Astrapias, Crested Satinbird, and the rare Black Sicklebill. These are accompanied by a range of other PNGspecialities, and there is the opportunity of seeing the famous Huli Wigmen.We finally spend time in Varirata National Park, near Port Moresby for; Brown-headed Paradise-Kingfisher, Yellow-billed Kingfisher, BarredOwlet-Nightjar, White-faced Robin, Yellow-legged Flycatcher, Black Berrypecker, Buff-faced Pygmy-Parrot, Black-winged Monarch, Fairy Gerygone,Hooded and Rusty Pitohuis, Chestnut-bellied Fantail and Dwarf Whistler.

Flight schedules to Papua New Guinea can allow us to have a day of birding in the Philippines. Here, the forests near Manila, providemany new species, and a taster of the area. This is a locally-payable extra, but excellent value at around £150 all-in.

3rd - 14th September 2012 (12 birding days): £5590

Guide:Brian Finch

Accommodation: GoodWeather: Warm to Hot. Rain possibleHealth: Standard + AntimalarialsDocuments: VisaMax Group Size: 9Sole-occupation Supplement: POA

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Peru is one of the world’s great birding locations, with nearly a fifth of all the world’s birds within its bounds. We begin near Lima along shores,wetlands and semi-desert, for Belcher Gull, Humboldt Penguin, Inca Tern, Guanay and Red-legged Cormorants, Blackish Oystercatcher, PeruvianBooby, Peruvian Pelican. Peruvian Thick-knee, Burrowing Owl and the endemic Peruvian Seaside Cinclodes and Coastal Miner, Wren-like Rushbird,Many-coloured Rush-Tyrant, Grassland Yellow-Finch and Peruvian Meadowlark.We fly out to Cusco, and visit Huarcarpay Lake, home to Andean Lapwing, Andean Negrito, Andean Gull, Andean Flicker, Andean Coot, Puna Ibis,Plumbeous Rail, Green-tailed Trainbearer, Giant Hummingbird, and the endemic Bearded Mountaineer and Rusty-fronted Canastero. From here wewill make our way to Machu Picchu, spotting Torrent Duck and White-capped Dipper en-route. As well as an archaeological visit, we have localbirding for the endemic Inca Wren, Masked Fruiteater, Green-and-white Hummingbird, Gould’s Inca, Ocellated Piculet, Barred Becard, SlatyTanager, Mottled-cheeked and Sclater’s Tyrannulets. Back at Cusco, we head to the Malaga pass which holds the last Polylepis forest, where wecan see the endemic Ash-breasted Tit-Tyrant, White-browed Tit-Spinetail, Puna Thistletail, and the rare Royal Cinclodes. Other species include; GiantConebill, Tit-Like Dacnis, Rufous Antpitta, Junin Canastero, Andean Parakeet, Creamy-crested Spinetail, Chestnut-breasted Mountain-Finch, AndeanGoose, and Mountain Caracara and if we are lucky we may see Andean Condor.We next head down the Andean slope. Species here are too numerous to mention, but highlights include Blue-banded Toucan, Grey-breastedMountain-Toucan, the endemic Red-and-white Antpitta, Spectacled Redstart, Swallow-tailed Nightjar, Fine-barred Piculet and the enigmatic AndeanCock-of-the-Rock. Tanagers and Hummingbirds are numerous and can be seen well at our lodge’s feeders. Finally, we fly to the southern town ofPuerto Maldonado, where we explore some of the Amazon’s tributaries. Species here include Scarlet, Blue-and-yellow and Red-and-green Macaws,Blue-headed and Orange-cheeked Parrots, White-eyed and Cobalt-winged Parakeets, Lineated, Little and Rufous-headed Woodpeckers, Striolatedand Chestnut-capped Puffbirds, Swallow-wing, Black-fronted and White-fronted Nunbirds, Gold-and-green Tanager, Blue-crowned, Black-tailed andGreen-backed Trogons, Bluish-fronted Jacamar and Yellow-rumped Cacique.

8th - 22nd July 2012 (13 birding days): £3200

Guide:Eduardo Ormaeche

Accommodation: GoodWeather: Warm to Hot. Rain possibleHealth: Standard + AntimalarialsDocuments: StandardMax Group Size: 8Sole-occupation Supplement: £250

Andean Cock-of-the-Rock (Jerry Thompson)

This weekend explores the surroundings of Varangerfjord and nearby Finland, one of Europe's outermost hotspots, for specieswhich are difficult to find elsewhere.Steller’s Eider is one of Europe’s most sought-after species, its northerly distribution makes it scarce in most of Europe, but ithas a regular large population at Varangerfjord in winter, with smaller numbers remaining throughout the year. As well as thisspecies, there are also King Eider, Common Eider, Long-tailed Duck, White-billed Diver, Red-throated and Black-throated Diversand Brünnich’s and Black Guillemots present. Our trip takes place at a time of year when Steller’s Eiders are still present, aswell as the arrival of many northern breeding species as winter fades away.We will have a little time to look for northern birds, including Arctic Warbler (if it has returned), Little Bunting, Siberian Tit,Siberian Jay, Pine Grosbeak, Gyrfalcon and Ptarmigan, and we may even be lucky enough to find Great Grey and Hawk Owls.Waders should be passing through on their way to their frozen breeding grounds, including Temminck’s Stint, Bar-tailed Godwit,Spotted Redshank and Broad-billed Sandpiper. Overhead, we will look out for Raven, White-tailed Eagle and Rough-leggedBuzzard.On the way up north (depending on flight schedules), we have a half-day available in the Oslo area. There are several interestingspecies available here, including Thrush Nightingale, Marsh and Icterine Warblers, and Black Woodpecker, which are all veryclose to the airport.As an addition to this trip, it can also be combined with owl trips, which are run throughout this season.

9th - 13th June 2012 (3½ birding days): £1095

Guide:Nigel Moorhouse

Accommodation: GoodWeather: Warm to Cool, Rain PossibleHealth: StandardDocuments: StandardMax Group Size: 10Sole-occupation Supplement: £55

Pine Grosbeak (John Sirrett)

The primeval European landscape has virtually disappeared from our overpopulated continent, but we can still catch a taste ofits former beauty in the north-east of Poland, with unspoilt countryside and traditional villages with Orthodox Churches andwooden houses. This tour focuses on two great wildernesses; the Biosphere Reserves of Bia owie a Primeval Forest and BiebrzaMarshes.The former offers Hazel Hen, Three-toed, White-backed, Grey-headed, Black, Lesser Spotted and Middle Spotted Woodpeckers,Wryneck, Corncrake, Red-breasted & Collared Flycatchers, Lesser Spotted Eagle and Pygmy Owl. Other species includeWoodcock, Nutcracker, Hoopoe, Barred Warbler, Firecrest, Crested Tit and Red-backed Shrike. Nearby, there is a Great Snipelek, which is often a highlight.We will have opportunity to track some of Europe’s few remaining Bison - king of Bia owie a.Biebrza and the surrounding areas are a mixture of marshland and pools with Citrine Wagtail, Marsh Sandpiper, White-tailedEagle, Black Stork, Whiskered & Black Terns and Pontic Gull. Other breeding birds include; Whooper Swan, five species of Grebe(including Black-necked, Red-necked and Slavonian), Reed Bunting and Penduline Tit. It is the best place to observe Bitternduring our tour. Warblers include Great Reed, Reed, Savi’s and Marsh. Slightly away from the marshes is the habitat of OrtolanBunting and Tawny Pipit. Biebrza is one of the key spots for the elusive Aquatic Warbler, and it is accompanied by ThrushNightingale and Corncrake.Mammals also feature here, and can often include the magnificent Elk, as well as Beaver and Otter.

17th - 21st May 2012 (4½ birding days): £670

Guide:Felix Felger

Accommodation: GoodWeather: Warm to Cool, Rain possibleHealth: StandardDocuments: StandardMax Group Size: 8Sole-occupation Supplement: £40

White-winged Tern (Felix Felger)

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After arrival, we explore the area around Arusha. Mount Meru looms over the town, and is home to many species, and offers a range from montaneto wetland species. Specialities can include Abbott's Starling, Moustached Green Tinkerbird, White-eared and Brown-breasted Barbets, Red-frontedParrot and Forest Batis. Lammergeier is a local, if scarce, speciality, along with the commoner Crowned Eagle and Mountain Buzzard. The lark plainsnorth of the mountain hold the endemic Beesley's Lark, as well as Athi Short-toed and Short-tailed.We next head for Tarangire and Manyara reserves. There are several species endemic to this area, including Fischer’s and Yellow-collaredLovebirds, Ashy Starling and Rufous-tailed Weaver. Crested Barbet could be found with luck, and more likely are Orange-bellied Parrot, Heuglin’sCourser and Magpie Shrike. At night, we may find both Freckled and Slender-tailed Nightjars. Mammals are plentiful and include good populationsof Lion and Elephant.After some final birding at Manyara, we head to Ngorongoro Crater, justly famous for its concentrations of big-game. However, the forests aroundthe caldera are also excellent for birding, with Hartlaub’s and Schalow’s Turacos, Brown-headed Apalis, Tambourine Dove, White-tailed BlueFlycatcher, Golden- winged, Tacazze, Malachite and Bronze Sunbirds, and the floor itself is excellent for Ostrich, Kori Bustard, Scaly Francolin andRosy-breasted Longclaw.The West Usambaras, although degraded, feature Usambara Weaver, Usambara Ground Robin, Sharpe’s Akalat and Usambara Eagle Owl whichare all endemic. Species such as Yellow-streaked and Stripe-cheeked Greenbuls, Striped Pipit and Yellow-throated Woodland Warbler are muchmore easily seen here than in Kenya, and the local races of Mountain and Shelley’s Greenbuls and White-starred Robin could be distinct species.The lower forests of the East Usambaras are better protected, and highlights possible here include Amani & Banded Green Sunbirds, Long-billedand African Tailorbirds, White-breasted Alethe, Swynnerton’s Robin, Usambara Hyliota and Fülleborn’s Black Boubou, and Sokoke Scops Owl andSokoke Pipit have both been recorded.

Anytime (11 birding days): from £2350

Guide:James Wolstencroft

Accommodation: Good & BasicWeather: Warm to Hot. Rain possibleHealth: Standard + AntimalarialsDocuments: VisaMin Group Size: 2Sole-occupation Supplement: POA

Hartlaub’s Turaco (James Wolstencroft)

This long weekend is based at Quinta do Barranco da Estrada, and takes in a variety of habitats which provides excellentopportunities for a number of Iberian specialities. The guest lodge is located on the shores of a vast, freshwater, mosquito-freelake, making it ideal for birders with non-birding partners, and for families.After arrival, we will explore salt pans and coastal lakes near Faro; species in the area include Greater Flamingo, Avocet, KentishPlover, Little Ringed Plover, Squacco Heron, Little Bittern, Red-crested Pochard, Purple Swamp Hen and Purple Heron.The first explorations will be in the plains of the Alentejo. This day is principally in the vicinity of Castro Verde, Mertola and thePulo do Lobo. Possible species include the sought-after Great & Little Bustards, Black-bellied Sandgrouse, Blue Rock Thrush,Rock Bunting, Red-rumped Swallow, Rufous Bushchat, Stone Curlew, Black-winged Stilt, a host of larks, including Thekla,Crested, Wood and Calandra, Hoopoe, Collared Pratincole, Black-eared Wheatear, Spotless Starling and Spanish Sparrow.Overhead, we will keep an eye out for Short-toed, Booted and Bonelli's Eagles, Montagu's Harrier, Black-winged Kite and LesserKestrel.The next area we explore is the high hills near Monchique, from where we drop down to the west coast, turning south down tothe cliffs near Sagres, and, if time permits, some of the south coast. There is a wide range of species possible in this area, andthese include Blue Rock Thrush, Rock Bunting, Linnet, Cuckoo, Great Spotted Cuckoo, Woodchat and Southern Grey Shrikes,Roller, Chough and Peregrine Falcon.

Recommended March - June (3 birding days): £600

Guide:Frank McClintock

Accommodation: GoodWeather: Warm to HotHealth: StandardDocuments: StandardMin Group Size: 2Sole-occupation Supplement: POA

Little Bustard (Frank McClintock)

This tour can be taken as just the south, or can be extended with the heart of Thailand (Heart of Thailand can also be taken as a 7-daytour, please ask for details).The peninsula of southern Thailand, part of geological Sundaland, is a paradise for birders and naturalists. Bounded by the Gulf ofThailand to the east and the Andaman Sea to the west, this lush tropical region boasts a maritime climate and a unique combination ofterrestrial and marine attractions that rank among the best globally. Our tour is designed to incorporate the most spectacular of theregion’s unique karst limestone scenery while searching a diverse range of species. Gurney’s Pitta of Khao Nor Chu Chi is the starattraction for any avid world birder. However, the region is a mecca for this brazenly-coloured family, and our tour includes locations forHooded, Banded, Mangrove, Blue-winged and that rarely seen enigma of a bird – the Giant Pitta. Pittas aside, the jungles we visit teemwith flamboyant birdlife – five potential Broadbills; Great, Helmeted and White-crowned Hornbills among others, ten species of tropicalKingfisher, five species of Trogon and more. In addition, our route includes a location where the extraordinary and difficult to seeMalaysian Rail Babbler is frequently sighted.We visit a range of national parks to find these specials, picking up scores of ornately coloured Woodpeckers, unique jungle-livingBabblers, attractive Leafbirds and more along the way. Our itinerary includes an outing for the tricky Nordmann’s Greenshank. Whilstbirding, we may encounter intriguing jungle mammals including Dusky Langur, Pig-tailed Macaque, the aptly named Giant Squirrel, thebeautiful White-handed Gibbon, and with luck, the nocturnal Slow Loris. Visits to the marine islands around Ko Phi Phi for a Frigatebirdspectacle, and the world-famous Similan Islands for Nicobar Pigeon, give participants the opportunity to get underwater with snorkel orscuba gear and experience the wonders of this diverse coral seascape. This tropical birding adventure, set amidst extraordinary karstlimestone landscapes and rich tropical seas, is one not to be missed!

15th - 28th March (4th April) 2012 (13 (20) birding days): £2250 (£3350)

Guides:Games Punjapa & Ian Dugdale

Accommodation: Good & BasicWeather: Warm to Hot. Rain possibleHealth: Standard + AntimalarialsDocuments: VisaMax Group Size: 10Sole-occupation Supp: £270 (£420)

Gurney’s Pitta (Ian Dugdale)

The Asa Wright feeders bring in many of the local hummingbirds, including Tufted Coquette, Blue-chinned Sapphire, White-neckedJacobin and Copper-rumped Hummingbird. Other birds which can be seen in the grounds include; Golden-headed and White-beardedManakins, Channel-billed Toucan, White Hawk, Ornate Hawk-eagle, Golden-olive and Chestnut Woodpeckers, Collared, Violaceous andWhite-tailed Trogons, Black-tailed Tityra, six species of Tanager, Purple and Green Honeycreepers, Crested Oropendola, Spectacled Owl,Blue-headed Parrot, Bearded Bellbird and Blue-crowned Motmot. The grounds are also home to the bizarre Oilbird.Blanchisseuse is excellent for both Black and Turkey Vultures and White Hawk, Lilac-tailed Parrotlet, Little Tinamou, Green Kingfisher,Stripe-breasted Spinetail, Long-billed Gnatwren and Black-faced Ant- thrush. At the nearby shore, Brown Pelican, Black Skimmer, Nearcticwaders, and perhaps Magnificent Frigatebird and Red-billed Tropicbird. Aripo Savannah is a rare grassland area left in Trinidad. Speciesinclude Pearl, Grey-headed and Hook-billed Kites, Grey and Savanna Hawks, Yellow-headed Caracara, Red-bellied Macaw, StripedCuckoo, Southern Lapwing, Sulphury and Bran-coloured Flycatchers, Southern Beardless-tyrranulet, Yellow-hooded and Red-breastedBlackbirds, Grey-rumped Parrotlet, Yellow-throated Spinetail, Masked Yellowthroat and Yellow-rumped Cacique.Two swamps, Nariva and Caroni, offer Little and Mangrove Cuckoos and Red-capped Cardinal, Boat-billed and Cocoi Herons, SilveredAntbird, Pygmy Kingfisher, Pinnated Bittern, Limpkin, Azure Gallinule, Dark-billed and Mangrove Cuckoos, Greater Ani, Straight-billedWoodcreeper and Fork-tailed Flycatcher as well as the famous and unforgettable Scarlet Ibis roost.Tobago has pristine rainforest in the island's centre at Gilpin Trace, the offshore island of Little Tobago, and Buccoo Marsh, where speciesinclude many not found on Trinidad, including White-tailed Sabrewing, Rufous-vented Chachalaca, Blue-backed Manakin, White- fringedAntwren and Venezuelan Flycatcher. Seabirds include Brown and Red-footed Boobies, Red-billed Tropicbird, Bridled and Sooty Terns andMagnificent Frigatebird.

Anytime (11½ birding days): from £1900

Guide:Local Guides

Accommodation: GoodWeather: Warm to Hot. Rain possibleHealth: StandardDocuments: StandardMin Group Size: 2Sole-occupation Supplement: POA

Blue-headed Parrot (Nigel Moorhouse)

After arrival, we will drive north to Masindi, stopping en-route for restricted-range species. Budongo and Kibale Forests give the opportunity forChimp tracking, and should bring us White-naped Pigeon, Yellow-mantled Weaver, Black-capped Apalis, Tiny Sunbird, Thick-billed and Willcock’sHoneyguides, Green and Lemon-bellied Crombecs, and Dusky and Olive Long-tailed Cuckoos. Luck may bring us African and the very scarceGreen-breasted Pitta. Other species include White-thighed and African Pied Hornbill, Cassin’s Hawk-eagle, Fire-crested Alethe, Ituri Batis andBlack-collared Lovebird. In more open country at Murchison Falls, a site for the enigmatic Shoebill, we seek out Pennant-winged and Long-tailedNightjars, Senegal Thick-knee, Red-throated Bee-eater, Bruce’s Green Pigeon, White-crested Turaco, Swallow-tailed, Red-throated and CarmineBee-eaters, Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Abyssinian Roller and Red-shouldered Cuckoo-shrike.After Kibale Forest, we head for Queen Elizabeth National Park. The habitats here are diverse, and home to Beaudouin’s Snake Eagle, CroakingCisticola, Speckled Tinkerbird and Marsh Tchagra. We will also have another opportunity for Shoebill. Bwindi is home to Mountain Gorillas, and ahost of Albertine Rift endemics. These include Handsome Francolin, Grauer’s and Short-tailed Warblers, Blue-headed, Purple-breasted and RegalSunbirds, the very rare Green Broadbill, Great Blue and Black-billed Turacos, Black Bee-eater, Archer’s and White-bellied Robin-chats, Red-throatedAlethe, Kivu Ground Thrush, Mountain Masked and Collared Apalises, Red-faced Woodland Warbler, Stripe-breasted Tit, Mountain Black Boubou,Rwenzori Batis, Yellow-eyed Black Flycatcher and Strange Weaver. Dwarf Honeyguide is a speciality, as is the stunning Black Bee-eater.At Lake Mburo, there are several grassland and acacia species, including Brown Parrot, Blue-naped Mousebird, Red-necked Spurfowl, and with luck,the restricted-range Red-faced Barbet. Black-shouldered Nightjar and African Scope Owl call at night and there are several papyrus species, whichcould include the scarce Papyrus Yellow Warbler, as well as the more regular Papyrus Gonolek and White-winged Warbler.We next visit Mabira Forest, where possible species include the elusive Nahan’s Francolin, a plethora of sunbirds, Blue-shouldered and Red-cappedRobin-chats, Black-bellied Seedcracker, Red-headed Bluebill, Double-toothed and Yellow-billed Barbets, and maybe Tit Hylia. The nomadic Weyns'Weaver is a possibility. Our final stops are on the shores of Lake Victoria, and include a final chance for Shoebill.

Anytime (15 birding days): £2900 (Gorilla Permit: $500)

Guide:Local Guides

Accommodation: GoodWeather: Warm to Hot. Rain possibleHealth: Standard + AntimalarialsDocuments: VisaMin Group Size: 2Sole-occupation Supplement: POA

Shoebill (Brian Finch)

Not only are our guides expert birdwatchers, but they are also used to dealing with the bureaucratic and logistical problems whichcan occur on tour, are dedicated to providing you with an enjoyable and stress-free holiday, and have a wide range of knowledgeabout the destinations. Note that guides are chosen up to 18-months before a tour date, and may be unavailable for personal

reasons, in which case, an alternative of similar experience will be appointed.

has led birding groups in his native Ethiopia for over 12years. He has latterly formed his own company specialising in birdingand cultural tourism. His philosophy has been to assist in local develop-ment wherever possible, and he has been involved in projects buildingschools and providing clean water.

is a longtime member of Portland Bird Observatoryin England, and also a life member of the Dorset Bird Club. Hehas written many articles on nature and wildlife for publicationsin England, Japan and Korea. He has been based in Hong Kongand Seoul, and is now resident in Tokyo, where he has guidedtrips for several companies. He speaks good Japanese which isalways useful on tours to this enigmatic country.

has travelled extensively throughout SouthernAfrica and has an intimate knowledge of the region. He has beento all corners of the sub-continent in search of elusive birds, andhas participated in many wildlife and community relatedprojects. His excellent knowledge in all aspects of nature, hisand easy manner, makes him an excellent guide for all occasions.

lives in Krakow, Poland, from where he runs his ownbirdwatching tour company. He is an expert on the birds andwildlife of Poland, and has carried out many scientific surveys inthe mountains and forests.

is East Africa’s most knowledgeable guide. His exper-tise on everything from dragonflies to birds is tremendous, He hasrecorded nearly all East African birdsongs, and his ear for calls istremendous. He has discovered potential new species of birds andreptiles for his native Kenya, and his enthusiasm for the region issecond-to-none.

has always had a keen interest in nature and wildlife andhas spent a significant amount of time travelling. She worked onseveral conservation and research projects where she became anaccomplished scuba diver and qualified as a nature guide in SouthAfrica. Sarah is enthusiastic and personable and enjoys sharing herpassion for birding with others.

was born near the Sahara in Africa, and hastravelled widely. He settled in southern Portugal over 25 yearsago, where he built and now runs a well-appointed guest lodgewith his wife Daniela, from which he takes birdwatching excur-sions to seek out Iberian specialities. He has been a profes-sional guide throughout southern Iberia for over 15 years.

owns Sarus Travel, and has guided throughoutEurope, the Middle East and Africa. He is a qualified zoologist,and an expert on Geographical Information Systems, so youshouldn't get lost! He has worked for RSPB and WWT, and haswritten many articles, including being the co-author of ‘ABirdwatcher’s Guide to Turkey’. He has recently spent time in theAmericas and East Asia, in order to broaden his expertise.

is one of Kenya’s best birders. He knows the countryand its wildlife intimately, and has formed his own company, prima-rily geared towards birdwatching. He has also worked as the Resi-dent Ornithologist and Naturalist, as well as a Guest RelationsOfficer in a number of the top Lodges, Camps and Hotels.

is co-founder of his own nature tour agency in Bulgaria.He is a zoology graduate, and has carried out numerous ornithologicalstudies and censuses in his native Bulgaria, and now guides toursthroughout the country.

began leading tours in his native Hungary and through-out Europe. He has since worked and travelled in the US afterqualifying in Zoology. Returning to Hungary, he organised Natours,which was transformed later into Ecotours Hungary Travel Agency. Hehas recently taken over Kondor Inn in the Kiskunsag National Park.

started his pursuits in ornithology at Explor-ers Inn Lodge in the Tambopata-Candamo National Reserve, as aresident nature guide. He knows almost all the main birding spotsin Peru, as well as the isolated hotspots of the Cordillera AzulNational Park and the Chilchos Forest.

has been birding since a very early age. Originallyfrom Leicestershire, he now lives near to Slimbridge. He has birdedthrough all continents, and has led tours to many destinations inEurope and Asia, and undertaken several expeditions to far-flungplaces such as the Polar Ural.

has travelled throughout Thailand both taking toursand on personal field trips. She is based in Phuket and knows all thelocal birding areas and birds. She now runs her own companyspecialising in nature tourism in the area.

has been a keen naturalist and birdwatcher since hischildhood, growing up near the floodplains of the Danube in Hungary.He graduated as a veterinarian and since has been working for WWFon species conservation and wildlife trade issues in the EasternEuropean region. He has travelled extensively throughout the world.

is a dedicated Birdwatcher & Co-Director of EcotoursHungary, a fully licensed tour operator based in Budapest. Hespeaks perfect English, has a great sense of humour & has trav-elled widely in Eastern Europe, West Africa and the Americas. He isa gifted birdwatcher, able to imitate many European birdcalls...even a nightjar...no mean feat! He is also a keen wildlife-photogra-pher.

is originally from the UK and now lives inArusha in Tanzania. After a lifetime travelling the world, he nowdedicates his time to his local area, and regularly writes hisBirdman blog on the area, as well as guiding to find the speciali-ties of his new home.

are of great importance for many tours, and are the mainstay of theANYTIME tours. Our philosophy is to support locally-based guides wherever possi-ble, in order to ensure local communities benefit from ecotourism, and come tounderstand the importance of conservation of their local environment.

look after the day-to-day workings of the company, and are on handto answer simple questions. More complex or specialised questions will bepassed on to Nigel, or a leader, and will be answered when they are available. Wetry to keep in constant contact with all guides whilst on tour (where this ispossible!), so that we can respond quickly to any enquiries.

Thanks are due mainly to , who takes on the bulk of these duties, andalso to , who assists.

We are pleased to work in co-operation with Rockjumper Birding Tours, providing access to their wide portfolio of tours,with their expert guides. Additional benefits to those from the UK booking these tours through us include:

Financial protection through our ATOL license (if flights included) Payment in Sterling, avoiding bank transfer and exchange fees The addition of flights from the UK to join the tour

Prices below include flights from the UK and further details are available on request. These are a selection of theavailable tours, and there are alternative dates for some of the tours. Please feel free to request further details.

Tour Price Dates Leader

Chile £4,050 7th - 21st January 2012 Forrest Rowland

Philippines £3,650 24th January - 10th February 2012 Erik Forsyth

Borneo £4,600 1st February - 17th February 2012 Glen Valentine

Malaysia & Borneo £4,700 18th February - 7th March 2012 Glen Valentine

Cuba £2,580 3rd - 12th March 2012 Forrest Rowland

Cameroon £4,600 19th March - 9th April 2012 Markus Lilje

Bhutan £5,300 20th April - 9th May 2012 Glen Valentine & Erik Forsyth

Colorado £2,100 12th April - 21st April 2012 Wezil Walraven

Alaska TBA 7th June - 15th June 2012 Rick Taylor

Eastern Turkey £2,160 13th - 23rd June 2012 Mark Beevors

Madagascar £4,400 21st July - 4th August 2012 Markus Lilje

Sulawesi & Halmahera £4,200 26th July - 12th August 2012 David Hoddinott

Brazil £4,000 29th August - 9th September 2012 TBA

Angola £5,300 9th September - 28th September 2012 David Hoddinott & Jonathan Rossouw

Bolivia £3,100 16th September - 30th September 2012 Adam Riley

Argentina £3,100 29th September - 9th October 2012 Luis Segura

Guyana £4,150 30th September - 11th October 2012 TBA

Madagascar Comprehensive £6,200 29th October - 19th November 2012 Markus Lilje

Colombia £5,100 12th - 30th November 2012 Forrest Rowland

China £3,400 16th - 26th November 2012 Rich Lindie

Sri Lanka £2,850 21st November - 1st December 2012 Erik Forsyth

Panama £2,775 25th November - 5th December 2012 Adam Riley

Ghana £4,250 1st - 19th December 2012 Rainer Summers

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