With Wildlife Journeys - Worldwide Journeys & Expeditions

Sweden - Lake Hornborga 11th - 14th April 2002. A short break to watch the amazing dancing Cranes as they gather at Lake Hornborga before embarking on their final short journey to their nesting grounds. We stay in a castle right on the edge of the lake - watching the Cranes fly past to their roost as we dine! We also visit other areas of the lake and surrounding woodland for species such as Red-necked and Slavonian Grebes, White-tailed Sea Eagle, Osprey, Marsh Harrier, Bean Goose, Whooper Swan, Garganey, Fieldfare, Redwing, owls and woodpeckers. From £750

Greece - Lesvos 18th - 25th April 2002. Lesvos remains amazingly popular. A variety of habitats - forest, olive groves, pools, marshes and mountains - on this unspoilt Greek Island. Countless migrants enliven each day - Golden Orioles, Pratincoles, waders, raptors, flycatchers, pipits and chats briefly join breeding birds - Kruper’s Nuthatch, Middle Spotted Woodpecker, Hoopoe, Cinereous, Cretzschmar’s and Black-headed Buntings at this time of year. We usually see around 130-135 species in one week (click here for 2001 Tour Report and Species list). Fresh picnic lunches and comfortable, spacious mini-coach. From £975.

Romania - Danube Delta & Carpathian Moutains 28th May - 6th June 2002. Stunning mountain scenery and flowers where we look for Ring Ouzel, Wallcreeper, Firecrest, Black Redstart and Brown Bear in the Carpathians. Followed by three days drifting around the Delta in our pontoon (all cabins with en-suite facilities) where we look for Pygmy Cormorant, pelicans, herons and egrets, Kingfisher, Grey Headed and Black Woodpecker and much more. Afterwards a couple of excursions into Dobrogea where shrikes, Roller, Bee-eater, Red-footed Falcon, Long-legged Buzzard are amongst many species to be found on this dry countryside on the Black Sea coast. Own air-conditioned coach and good hotels. From £1,385.

Seychelles 23rd August - 4th September 2002. Staying on Mahe, Praslin and Bird Islands with visits to some of the smaller ones (Aride, Cousin and La Digue). Seychelles is an expensive destination and we make no apologies for wanting the best for those travelling with us. We have selected excellent hotels on each Island. Bird Island is the most fantastic place to spend the last couple of days of this tour. Visits to other islands are included and we have engaged the services of a most popular and well known guide in the Seychelles for Mahe and Praslin. 1000’s Sooty Tern, Fairy Terns, Magpie Robin and other birds only found in the Seychelles. Opportunity for snorkelling and relaxation. From £3695.

Scotland - Islay 20th - 26th October 2002. A birdwatching spectacle on this beautiful Scottish Island which has everything - gorgeous scenery, fabulous birds, a feeling of isolation, a great small hotel with excellent food and seven distilleries! We hope to experience all these features plus the Paps of Jura. Our main quest however will be the thousands of Barnacle Geese assembling here from the North, plus resident Golden Eagle, Chough and Raven. There are also many species of sea duck, grebe and divers - and it’s migration time. Mammals include Seals, Red Deer and possibly Otter. From £845..

With Avian Adventures

Holland  16th - 20th January and 27th November - 1st December 2002. Two winter trips to catch up with wildfowl - goose and duck watching from the comfort of a warm coach plus birds of prey, waders and woodland birds. From £685. 7th - 11th August 2002. If you prefer waders and passerines and hopefully warmer weather then this might be your choice. 20+ species of wader possible, Spoonbills, egrets, herons, Hobby etc. From £685

Iceland - 15th - 26th June 2002. 12 days of stunning scenery, exciting birdwatching and the chance of whales on the boat trip. Pure quality and close up to - Snow Bunting, Slavonian Grebes, Red-throated and Great Northern Divers, Redwing, Gyr Falcon, White-tailed Sea Eagle and 1000’s of seabirds. From £2460.

With Wallace Arnold Special Interest Coach Tours

North West England - Bolton 11th to 14th January and Leyland 1st - 4th February 2002. For Leighton Moss, Morecambe Bay, Marshside and Martin Mere. 1000’s of Pink-footed Geese, Whooper Swans, great flocks of waders plus hunting raptors. From £199

With the Field Studies Council

Courses based at Juniper Hall, Dorking, Surrey

Waders and Wildfowl - 1st - 3rd November 2002. A weekend intended for those wishing to learn more about the subject in an informal, relaxed way. We use a combination of classroom (slides, tapes) and field visits to The London Wetland Centre and Farlington Marshes or Pulborough Brooks to understand and learn in small groups. £135.

Birdwatching for Absolute Beginners - 5th to 7th April 2002. On this weekend course we go right back to basics - what binoculars and field guides to buy and how to use them, fieldcraft, where and when to watch birds simple identification. A combination of indoor session and plenty of time in the field visiting local commons and woods. £135.

2003 Tours

We shall be returning to and leading many of our tours listed for 2002 in 2003. In addition, in 2003 we plan to include tours to the French Lakes (Cranes & Woodpeckers) in February/March, Northern Greece in April/May, Spanish Pyrenees in May and Ecuador and Galapagos in November. If you would like more information or a brochure please email us on rbtodd@todds9.fsnet.co.uk with your name and address.

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