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Lesser Grey Shrike I TA LY Moltoni's Warbler seem particularly tame and approachable. The floral richness and colours of the meadows are truly spectacular. The higher meadows contain wonderful spreads of intensely blue gentians, as well as clumps of pulsatillas and low spreads of pink-headed Hairy Rhododendron. While here we will sample some of the local wines with our tasty evening meals. We will also visit a wine cooperative. The Valle d’Aosta denomination covers some 25 different styles of wine, including Torrette, Pinot Noir, Gamay and Muller-Thurgau, Mayolet, Fumin and Cornalin. Days 4 to 7 This morning we have a last chance to birdwatch in the fresh mountain air before we begin our descent to the lowlands of the Piedmont region made up of the Po valley and the foothills of the Apennines. This region produces the largest number of world-renowned Italian wines. There will be two wine tastings, where Barbera, Grignolino and Cortose are likely to figure prominently. Over the next three days, we can explore not just the wines but also the local countryside. The Apennine foothills are home to an interesting selection of birds including Moltoni’s Warbler (a race of Subalpine, considered by many to be a separate species), Red-backed Shrike, Ortolan and Cirl Buntings, Black Kite, European Honey Buzzard and colourful species such as Eurasian Hoopoe, European Bee-eater and European Roller. By the River Po we may find Stone Curlew and nesting Black-winged Stilts and Little Ringed Plovers. European Nightjars roost on the banks of shingle. The rice paddies of the Po will be the focus of our search for Great and Little Bitterns, Squacco and Purple Herons, Black-crowned Night-Heron and Little, Great and Cattle Egrets. Warblers to be spotted include Great Reed, European Reed, Marsh and Cetti’s. Day 8 After some final birding in the Casei Gerola area, where we will look for ducks, grebes and terns, as well as Lesser Grey Shrike, we make our way back to Milan where we catch our return flight to London or a regional airport, arriving in the evening. Outline Itinerary Day 1 Fly to Milan and transfer to Valnontey Days 2-3 Valnontey Days 4-7 Camino Day 8 Depart Milan Party Size Maximum of 12 clients. Accommodation Comfortable accommodation in twin/double and single rooms, with private facilities. Transport By minibuses driven by the local leaders. Includes All flights, meals (including wine), accommodation, transport, entry fees, services of the leaders, VAT, airport taxes and tips. Gradings Good 140 Cool to Warm Low Normal Relaxed Good Moderate Scheduled European Roller To make a booking please call Ornitholidays on 01794 519445 125
F R A N C E France – Wallcreeper Tour at Leisure Mountains & Marshes Tuesday 14 January – Sunday 19 January 2014 Principal Leader: Paul Rogers 2014 Cost: £1,499 single room supplement £150 Tuesday 13 January – Sunday 18 January 2015 Principal Leader: Paul Rogers 2015 Cost: £1,599 single room supplement £160 FRANCE Beaucaire Paris Marseille uch is the appeal of the Wallcreeper that we have a tour specifically to find it! This denizen of the high mountains, with S its red-flash wings and dove-grey back is a difficult bird to get to grips with. There is probably no better spot to find one than in Les Alpilles in the winter. They move down from their breeding grounds in the High Alps, with a small number of them wintering on the limestone cliffs of Les Baux. If weather conditions are suitable, we should be able to get close views of this gem as it feeds on the steep rock-faces below the Roman ruins. On the limestone pavements we may also find small flocks of Alpine Accentor. Winter in Southern France is full of birds. Thousands of ducks move down from their northern breeding grounds to the wetlands of the Rhone Delta. Greater Flamingo will still be feeding in the saline waters and birds of prey will be numerous, with literally hundreds of Western Marsh Harrier wintering here, together with smaller numbers of Hen Harrier and Red Kite. We may also visit Mont Ventoux, which will be mainly snow-covered, but flocks of Citril Finches will have moved down from the heights to feed near the roadside. Eurasian Eagle Owls will be calling in the foothills, and Little Bustards will still be in flocks prior to the breeding season on the Crau plain. We stay at the Hotel Robinson near Beaucaire, where we have been visiting for over 30 years! We are always fondly welcomed here and the food is exceptional (wine being included with the meals). It is possible to walk from your bedrooms into pine forest to watch Red Squirrels and secretive Short-toed Treecreepers. This is an exciting time to be in the South of France. Wallcreeper 126 For a previous tour report or further information please call: 01794 519445
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