Rare Breeding Bird Tours Summer 2012
The Rare Breeding Bird Tours take place during June & July and are amongst the most exciting summer bird
watching experiences in Britain. You can choose from the 3 day, 2 day or 1 day tour.
Golden Oriole Tour
The sight and sound of the male Golden Oriole is extremely evocative and we have been very lucky in spotting
these notoriously evasive birds on most dates over the past few years.
The morning is dedicated to looking for the Orioles, we should also see Marsh Harriers, Hobby, Cuckoo, Turtle
dove, Bearded Tits, Bittern and have a chance of Common Cranes. After lunch, we move on to sites
where we will look for Stone Curlew, Woodlark, Tree Sparrow, Spotted Flycatcher & Firecrest.
Montagu's Harrier & Honey Buzzard Tour
Raptors have a special place in many a bird watchers heart and the Montagu's Harrier and Honey Buzzard are
extremely exciting to watch.
The morning is spent looking for the Harriers. After lunch we head for the Honey Buzzard site. Other
raptors we usually see include Marsh Harrier, Hobby, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk and Common Buzzard.
Occasionally we also see Red Kite, Goshawk and Osprey.
Spoonbills & Waders
A day spent on the coast looking for Spoonbill which has just set up the first breeding colony in Britain
for over 300 years. We should also see Bearded Tits, Cetti's Warbler, Marsh Harrier and Avocets. There will
be plenty of waders on offer with up to 20 species including the odd rarity. Over the last few years on
tour we have seen two each of Pectoral, Buff-breasted and White-rumped Sandpipers, American Golden Plover
and Lesser Yellowlegs.
The Tour
Three day tour - Cost from £240 including 3 day tours, 3 nights B&B
accommodation, a packed lunch each day and transport.
Two day tour - Choose two from the above three tours. Cost from £170
including 2 nights B&B accommodation, packed lunch and transport.
One day tour – Chose one from the above three tours. Cost £50 includes
packed lunch and transport to and from Fakenham or Swaffham.
During the Rare Breeding Bird Tours no species are disturbed and The Bird I.D Company abides by the Bird
Watchers Code at all times and asks our clients to do the same. We do not visit close to the nesting sites
of rare species and report any suspicious activities in the areas of these breeding birds. The birds welfare
must always come first.
Our success rate with the species involved is generally high, though can be dependent on the weather.
Please choose your preferred dates from the
itinerary
and contact us to check availability and reserve your place on the tour of your choice. For more information
please refer to the
guidance notes.