Weekend birdwatching / bird photography in the Strait of Gibraltar
This is a great opportunity to engage in an exciting nature tour of the region, ideal for couples or single travellers who may be experiencing financial / stress issues as wish to find a way of de-stressing and getting away from it all during these difficult COVID19 times.
Exploring the northern shore of the famous Strait of Gibraltar with magnicent views of two continents and the famous Rock of Gibraltar nearby. We will experience the amazing close views of bird of prey & stork migration, as well as visiting nearby Northern bald ibis breeding colonies and many other species. A trip to remember! Please contact us to reserve your tour at any time of the year!
COVID19 tour policy - Due to currrent health & safety recommendations by UK, Spain and Gibraltar Public health institutions, different jurisdictions have different travel recommendations, and for the time being, those travelling to Gibraltar or Spain will require to wear a mask in flight. Currently in Gibraltar, masks are not compulsory in open public areas, but required in confined, indoor public areas and inside retails outlets. Masks are obligatory wear in all areas in Spain, inside and outside, public or private. Those visiting Gibraltar from the UK do not need to self isolate on return to England, but will have to if they live in Wales. Anyone visiting Spain will have to self isolate on return back to the UK.
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INFORMATION
2 or 3 night accommodation
PAYMENT IN BRITISH
POUND STERLING ONLY
GUIDE ANDREW FORTUNA
INCLUDED
Transport to/from Gibraltar airport
2 or 3 Nights accommodation
Professional birding guide
Airport pickup / dropoff
Ground transport
Mineral water
Fuel
Taxes
NOT INCLUDED
Flights
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Other items of a personal nature
3 nights
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WEEKEND TOURS
STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR
Dates:-
Choose your dates (email us)
Great way to get away from daily stresses, ideal for couples or individual participants
Target species:- (Depends on time of the year)
Black-shouldered kite, Bonelli’s eagle, Spanish Imperial eagle, Short-toed eagle, Booted eagle, Golden eagle, Eurasian Black vulture, Egyptian vulture, Griffon vulture, Eagle owl, Little bustard, Pin-tailed sandgrouse, Black-bellied Sandgrouse, Purple swamphen, Little Bittern, Squacco Heron, Great Spotted cuckoo, European roller, European bee-eater, Black Wheatear, Black-eared wheatear, Western orphean Warbler, Lesser spotted woodpecker, Western Bonelli’s Warbler, Iberian Magpie and many more!
2 nights
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Just some of the many birds you may see on the tour
ITINERARY
DAY 1
CADIZ MARSHES
Saltpans and wetlands around Sanlúcar de Barrameda where we will look for White-headed Duck, Marbled Duck, Red-knobbed (Crested) Coot and Slender-billed Gulls amongst the main targets. In the evening transfer to La Linea de la Concepcion. Optional:- In the evening we will guide you around the town to explore the large array of tapas & wine eateries of the area.
DAY 2
STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR
Exploring the northern shore of the famous Strait of Gibraltar with magnicent views of two continents and the famous Rock of Gibraltar nearby. We will experience the amazing close views of bird of prey & stork migration, as well as visiting nearby Northern bald ibis breeding colonies and many other species. Overnight La Linea (same as previous night)
DAY 3
GIBRALTAR
After breakfast, we birdwatch in some nearby woodlands for spring migrants. After lunch, we make our way to Gibraltar International airport for return flight.