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Guided Birding in Spain Birding Holidays, Short Breaks and Day Tours
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spain birding holidays catalan bird tours birding holidays, birding tours & birdwatching breaks in pyrenees, ebro delta, etc
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birding holidays spain search for wallcreeper lammergeier black woodpecker duponts lark etc
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"Stephen is a fantastic bird guide. I had very limited time to bird and was particularly interested in some of the more difficult species. He knew exactly where to go and was extremely knowledgable about bird habitats, behavior and vocalisations."
Ron Lockwood, U.S.A.
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Not heard from me ?
Please phone 0034 636 271695 or try your alternative e-mail.
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For the best birding in Spain Catalan Bird Tours offers exclusive or shared birding holidays, bird watching breaks and guided day tours whenever you want.
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BIRDS BIRDING SITES
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... Pyrenees ... Ebro Delta ... Spanish Steppes ... Cap de Creus ... Garraf Massif ... Llobregat Delta ... Aigüamolls de L'Empordà ... Barcelona ... Collserola ...
It's this terrific range of habitats, along with its geographical position on a major migration route, that gives Catalonia a greater variety of birdlife than anywhere on the peninsular, including Andalucia, with 95% of Iberia's and 50% of the whole Palearctic region's recorded bird species. It also has the highest number of breeding species in Iberia and over 40% of its birds are of conservational concern.
Not bad for an area one quarter the size of England.
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The all year round Birdbox Birding Holiday invites you to journey through seven of the best bird watching sites in Catalonia, typically recording up to 200 species... Read more
"A wonderful trip. Your precise knowledge about locations for specific birds was remarkable." K.B., India
"We had a superb week. I would recommend anyone to contact Steve for a week or few days birding." Jan Scheeres, Wales
"From the first few minutes at Llobregat I knew it would be a great trip. I've got so many fantastic memories." Declan Savage, Ireland
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Birding Quick Break (3 days / 2 nights). If you have limited time available or fancy a little weekend birding then this all year round birdwatching short break covers all the main habitat types and can record up to 165 species... Read more
Mediterranea Bird Tour (4 days / 3 nights). For a more thorough experience of the region's bird life this all year round birding short break out-birds the Quick Break, recording 180 species typically, with an extra day in the Ebro Delta... Read more.
"A sensational trip - wonderful varied habitats, some great views and lots of new birds. I enjoyed every moment of it.” Peter Kemmis Betty, David Linstead, UK
“Thank you for an amazing birding holiday. I've never known anyone with such an ability to find birds - you spotted everything and we got some great photos.” Alister Lynn, Blair Morrison, Scotland
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Whether you're on a business trip in Barcelona, a self-birding tour through Catalonia or even holidaying with family, make the most of the little time you have... Read more
“I loved birding with Stephen. Great guide, friendly and flexible... and lots of birds!" Jory Langner, U.S.A.
"Without your guidance I certainly would not have got within three yards of a nightjar." Andy Strouthous, UK
"Stephen not only knew all their calls but had a knack for helping me see them well. I'm looking forward to a return visit."
Elwood Hain, U.S.A.
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bird watching vacation and birding tours searching for little bustard, pin-tailed sandgrouse
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Click the above logo to view John Fox's photo trip report from a customised tour to find Wallcreeper, Lammergeier and Great Bustard in November 2010
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Private Swimming Pool
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Barcelona / Sitges
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Natural Park / Wine Region
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Beaches / Games Room
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I pride my self on designing customised birding short breaks and holidays to suit my clients exact needs and I provide friendly quotes without obligation or pressure. So email me with your plans, however vague, and get the ball rolling... Read more
!! Sharers !! I specialise in linking up like-minded birders to share costs, especially those travelling alone, so just let me know some rough details - e.g. time of year, length of trip or target species - and I'll see what I can do. See more
"Thank you for your wonderful guiding and expertise. You really made the trip fantastic for everyone... brilliant guide got us all the birds that I hoped to see together with many more."
"Such an exciting trip. It’s difficult to imagine a guide being so keen, hard working and efficient, and such good company.”
John Fox, Dermot McCabe, Billy Quinn plus 6 others, Birdwatch Ireland (Tolka Branch)
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to find a sharer!
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(month by month species)
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Recent Testimonials:
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“A fantastic week's birding!! I am now sitting down with a big grin on my face. The best introduction to European birding I’m hooked now! Simply cannot decide on the best day of the week; every trip offered something unique.” “The Pyrenees and the Steppes, the birding on the coast and elsewhere was brilliant!” Sandra Davies and John Maddock, UK, May 2010
“Brilliant. Amazing. Very memorable. This was the first time for us to hire a guide and I have to say you did a great service to the whole of guide-kind. We saw a lot of birds in a great selection of habitats and in beautiful settings but somehow the day never felt hurried. Above all, though, your affable way meant you were just really great company. Writing that just makes me want to come back to Spain!” Chris Jones and Noriko Noguchi, JAPAN, September 2010
“Our time in Barcelona was limited so we required someone with excellent local knowledge - this Stephen has in bucketfuls. A great day - were so impressed we're going back for four days in May 2011." Neil and Joan Foster, UK, October 2010
“Two stellar days birding. From our first email I was confident I'd picked the right guide. He is most professional, his communication is the best and he will work very hard to get you birds and make sure you see them. I strongly recommend him to anyone needing a bird guide in the Barcelona area of Spain.” Patti Orr, U.S.A., November 2010
“Stephen's knowledge of Catalan birds is outstanding. If you’re looking for a specific bird, Stephen can take you to it. If you want to know what birds are in a particular locale, he will show you." Nathaniel Wander, US/UK , June 2010
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ARCHIVED TRIP REPORTS and PHOTOS (2006/07) on this website by location:
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catalan bird tours Spain birding holidays, birding tours, birdwatching holidays to Pyrenees, Ebro Delta, Steppes of Lleida... |
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