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GUIDED BIRDING HOLIDAYS, BIRD WATCHING BREAKS AND DAY TOURS

1. Check out the spaces available on the existing bird tours below, where other birders are requesting sharers.

2. If there are none for you, post your own preferred dates, without obligation, and see if there are any takers.

These are not the only dates available. If you prefer not to share, Catalan Bird Tours is OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND, offering guided birding holidays, bird watching short breaks and day tours in Catalonia, Spain, exclusively for you.

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Dupont's Lark, Lammergeier, Black-shouldered Kite, Little Bustard, Balearic Shearwater, Pin-tailed Sandgrouse and Audouin's Gull can be seen all year round.

GUIDED BIRDING HOLIDAYS and SHORT BREAKS - exclusive or shared, and at any time of year

A full week birding holiday or part week birdwatching break, including accommodation and visiting up to seven of the best bird watching sites in Catalonia and Spain.

You can join one of the tours with spaces below or make an exclusive reservation, at any time of year, just for your self.

We cater for birders of ALL levels, designing a personalised holiday around your target species, if any.

SPRING

Birding Tour Shares

PLACE YOUR 'REQUEST FOR SHARERS'... and save money!

For a birding short break or holiday of any number of days, at any time of year and visiting top birding locations of your choosing.

Even if there are any takers, there's still no obligation!

It IS usually possible to overlap, extend or part-share dates specified below.

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MARCH

Birding Tour Shares

I can build a birding short break or holiday of any number of days around a possible booking for 3rd and 4th March, especially as the locations are as yet flexible so do chip in your preferences.

Just enough time perhaps to catch the local wintering Wallcreeper!

There would be up to 3 spaces available.

for a friendly quote

MARCH

Birding Tour Shares

I can accommodate a birding short break or holiday of any number of days if you can include 27th March (or may be 26th), when I have a confirmed tour of the Llobregat Delta and Garraf Massif. You can arrive before but leave no later than the 29th.

Other birding locations or target species are as you prefer.

There are up to 2 spaces available.

for a friendly quote

MARCH 2013

Birding Tour Shares

Early birds can book on a birding PHOTOGRAPHY break of 2 to 7 days to include some or all of 18th to 22nd March 2013.

The Pyrenees, Steppes and Aiguamolls de L'Emporda will be included but other sites are possible.

There is 1 space available.

for a friendly quote

APRIL

Birding Tour Shares

I can take a birding short break or holiday of 2 to 6 days between 13th and 20th April, especially cost-effective if you can include 13th April, when I have a confirmed tour to the Pyrenees.

Other birding locations or target species are as you prefer.

There are up to 4 spaces (or 2 if including the 13th) available.

for a friendly quote

MAY

Birding Tour Shares

I can fit in a birding short break of 2 to 4 days between 5th and 8th May, for anyone happy to stay in a local hotel (e.g. in Sitges).

Feel free to send a species wish list but birding locations are Pyrenees, Steppes, Ebro Delta and Llobregat/Garraf.

There is 1 space (possibly 2) available.

for a friendly quote

MAY

Birding Tour Shares

I can accommodate a birding short break of 2 to 4 days between 15th and 18th May.

Birding locations are flexible but I recommend the Pyrenees, Steppes, Ebro Delta and Llobregat /Garraf. Feel free to send a species wish list.

There are up to 4 spaces available.

for a friendly quote

MAY / JUNE

Birding Tour Shares

I have a special request for a birding short break of up to 5 days between late May and late June from a photographer client on his fourth trip.

Birding locations are flexible but he wants to capture Eleonora's Falcon displays and daytime Red-Necked Nightjar. Feel free to send a wish list.

There are up to 2 spaces available.

for a friendly quote

WINTER

Birding Tour Shares

PLACE YOUR 'REQUEST FOR SHARERS'... and save money!

For a birding short break or holiday of any number of days, at any time of year and visiting top birding locations of your choosing.

Even if there are any takers, there's still no obligation!

It IS usually possible to overlap, extend or part-share dates specified below.

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FEBRUARY 2012

!! Late Deals !!

I can fit in a late booking on a short break of 3 or 4 days between 14th and 17th February, for anyone happy to stay on a comfy sofa-bed or in a hotel in Sitges.

Birding locations are Pyrenees, Steppes and Llobregat/Garraf, targeting Wallcreeper, Lammergeier and the usual Dupont's Lark, bustards and sandgrouse in the Steppes.

There is 1 space available.

for a friendly quote

FEBRUARY 2012

!! Late Deals !!

I can fit in a late booking on a short break of 2 to 7 days between 5th and 11th February, for anyone happy to stay in a local hotel, e.g. in Sitges.

Locations include the Pyrenees, Llobregat and Ebro Delta, targeting Wallcreeper, Lammergeier and the usual Dupont's Lark, bustards and sandgrouse in the Steppes.

There are 2 spaces available.

for a friendly quote

JANUARY 2013

Birding Tour Shares

Early birds can book on a birding short break of 2 to 7 days to include some or all of 20th to 24th January 2013.

The focus will be on the Pyrenees and Steppes targeting Wallcreeper, Lammergeier and the usual Dupont's Lark, bustards and sandgrouse but other sites are possible.

There are up to 4 spaces available.

for a friendly quote

SUMMER

Birding Tour Shares

PLACE YOUR 'REQUEST FOR SHARERS'... and save money!

For a birding short break or holiday of any number of days, at any time of year and visiting top birding locations of your choosing.

Even if there are any takers, there's still no obligation!

It IS usually possible to overlap, extend or part-share dates specified below.

JULY

Birding Tour Shares

I can accommodate a birding short break or holiday of any number of days if you can include 23rd and/or 24th July, when I have confirmed tours to the Llobregat Delta / Garraf Massif and the Pyrenees.

Other birding locations or target species are as you prefer.

There are up to 3 spaces available.

for a friendly quote

AUTUMN

Birding Tour Shares

PLACE YOUR 'REQUEST FOR SHARERS'... and save money!

For a birding short break or holiday of any number of days, at any time of year and visiting top birding locations of your choosing.

Even if there are any takers, there's still no obligation!

It IS usually possible to overlap, extend or part-share dates specified below.

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"A wonderful trip. Your precise knowledge about locations for specific birds was remarkable." K.B., India

"The trip was as great as I hoped it would be. I'm off to Chile in December and if its half as good as my time in Spain, it will be a huge success." Chris Saunders, Canada

"Stephen really knows his birds and the terrain, and the trip is rich on info from his experience. He is an amazing guide and will make you find amazing birds." Alex Vargas, Costa Rica/Thailand

"We had a superb week. I would recommend anyone to contact Steve for a week or few days birding. His expertise and willingness to tailor the trip to individual needs will give a great experience." 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 of amazing birds and I've really benefited from the time I've spent with you... your enthusiasm and breadth of experience are obvious. Amazing!" Declan Savage, Ireland

"I would recommend your birding tours without hesitation." Andy Strouthous, UK

GUIDED DAY TOURS - exclusive or shared and at any time of year

and if you want to consider it:

Whether you're on a business trip in Barcelona or holidaying in Catalonia we offer half, full or multiple day birding trips to suit your needs, even combining two locations in one day (Special Offer).

You can join a scheduled bird tour below, request sharers before confirming or make an exclusive reservation just for your self. Educational tours for schools and universities are also available.

We cater for birders of ALL levels, designing a personalised tour around your target species, if any.

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Several Options between now and May 2012

Email for more details or to book your own date/request sharers.

Barcelona Day Tour

without obligation

Several Options between now and May 2012

Email for more details or to book your own date/request sharers.

Pyrenees Day Tour

without obligation

Several Options between now and May 2012

Email for more details or to book your own date/request sharers.

Steppes Day Tour

without obligation

Several Options between now and May 2012

Email for more details or to book your own date/request sharers.

Ebro Delta Day Tour

without obligation

Several Options between now and May 2012

Email for more details or to book your own date/request sharers.

Aigüamolls / Cap de Creus Day Tour

without obligation

Pick-ups for above tours may be from Barcelona, Reus, Girona or en route (please check)

“I loved birding with Stephen. He knows his birds and where to find them. Great guide, friendly and flexible... and lots of birds!" Jory Langner, U.S.A.

"Excellent two days. It's very useful to travel with a knowledgeable birder who understands the natural history of the birds and their distribution when visiting new areas looking for specific species.” Brian Coleman, England

“I can highly recommend both the tour and Stephen as a guide.” Matias, Finland

"I didn't expect to see so many of the little brown jobs that are such as challenge for north american birders. Stephen not only knew all their calls and songs but had a knack for helping me see them well. I'm looking forward to a return visit." Elwood Hain, U.S.A.

"Without your guidance I would have probably only found fifty percent of what was there. I certainly would not have got within three yards of a nightjar." Andy Strouthous, UK

"A terrific day, made more enjoyable by the lovely friendly personality of Stephen. We were very impressed with his sharing of his extensive knowledge without us feeling inferior. If you want good birding contact him." Bill and Doreen Colvin, Ireland

“Incredible trip - a great day from start to finish! We really appreciated your superb abilities. That day was the highlight of my trip to Barcelona.” Jan O’Brien, Canada

"We were very impressed with you and your intimate knowledge of the birds and the surroundings and we hope that we can arrange something next year." Jeff Roffey, Mike Thompson, England

FREE birding day tour add-on!

Until further notice, I will add-on a FREE guided bird tour to the GARRAF MASSIF and/or LLOBREGAT DELTA to any of the following day tours booked:

CAP DE CREUS

AIGUAMOLLS DE L'EMPORDA

EBRO DELTA

STEPPES OF LLEIDA

PYRENEES

assuming there is enough time at the end of the day and your drop-off location is convenient. This would normally mean a Barcelona drop-off but please check.

This offer is a courtesy and may be withdrawn at any time. N.B. THIS OFFER IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED

FAMILY HOLIDAYS - with 'choose your own' guided bird tour/s

A birding holiday or short break at any time of the year where you can bring non-birding friends and family with you!

You can spend as many days as you like bird watching whilst they entertain themselves by the swimming pool, in the games room, on the beach in Sitges or shopping and sightseeing in Barcelona.

There's also a Universal family theme park nearby, tours of the local wine and cava vineyards and outdoor activities such as horse riding.

Of course, with the spectacle of the Pyrenees on offer, there's always a chance they'll want to join us at the last minute.

"We would thoroughly recommend your holidays to anyone.

The Steppes was one of the best birding sessions we've ever had. So many excellent birds in such a short space of time was exhilarating. We really enjoyed your excellent company and hospitality and picnic lunches will never be the same again." David and Chris Evans

"We were able to bird at a leisurely pace and Stephen ensured all the family were involved and entertained. His villa is an excellent base to combine a birding trip with a family holiday in Spain. We really loved the accommodation."
David, Christine and Matthew (age 11) Spencer

"Thank you so much for our holiday. We all enjoyed ourselves enormously and the range of birds we saw exceded my best hopes. We certainly picked the right person to lead us."
David, Jenny and Peter Linstead

""We had an excellent week with you and enjoyed looking at some great birds."
Carol and Don Downie