Bed and Birding Accommodation Guide 2019

Bed & Birding Accommodation Category Criteria
Our partners are scored according to the crtieria in the table below.
The number of “birds” awarded depends on the total score obtained
The Bed & Birding category is assigned 1 2 3 4 5
according to the following thresholds:
Minimum score needed per category 35 55 75 100 125
FEATURED PARTNERS
Branta Birding Lodge
Bulgaria,Varna, Northern
Black Sea coast – over 300
species recorded in the area
Bulgaria
St George Complex
Bulgaria, Burgas, Southern
Black Sea coast – over 320
species recorded in the area
Strandja Tourist Centre
Bulgaria, Burgas, Strandja
Natural Park – over 160
species recorded in the area
General category criteria
Score
Library of bird and other wildlife books and checklists 3
Natural vegetation around 1-15
Close vicinity to wildlife areas (nature reserve, park, wetland...) 5-15
Terrace with panorama 5
List of species recorded in the area (month by month) 3
Birders lounge 5
Drying room 3
Garden attractive for wildlife 1-10
Equipment available to hire
Wet weather attire 3
Bicycles 2
Telescope 4
Binoculars 3
Tripod 2
4WD vehicle 5
GPS receiver 3
Boats (if you have water around) 4
Bird hide 4
Camera 3
Horses 4
Other (please specify in email) 1-5
Services
Early breakfast 3
Access to a local avian specialist / guide 5
Other (please specify in email) 1-10
Sustainability
Wastewater disposal system 5
Waste recycling 3
Low flow water supply system 3
Locally sourced food, when possible 3
Local construction materials 5
Use of renewable energy - e.g. solar panels 5
Electric boat engines used 3
Electric vehicles used 3
Conservation activities undertaken/supported 3-5
Branta Birding Lodge © A. Ivanov
Hotel category:
Bed & Birding category:
Branta Birding Lodge, birthplace of
the Bed and Birding concept, operates
a variety of bird tours along
the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria and
Romania. It offers spectacular views
over woodlands, farmland, marshes,
seaside and the famous Durankulak
Lake. The area lies on an important
migration route as well as providing
a range of habitats for a wide range
of birds. Birding is good throughout
the year. Knowledgeable English
and French speaking bird guides are
available on request.
www.birdinglodge.com
Red-breasted Geese © Bed & Birding
St George Complex
Hotel category:
Bed & Birding category:
St George and its neighbour Relax
Hotel are located in the quiet village
of Sarafovo, just a few miles north of
Burgas, a migration hot-spot where
soaring birds gather in large flocks
before setting off down the Bosphorus.
The complex overlook the Black
Sea and are flanked by gardens which
attract large numbers of migrating
passerine birds. Short journeys deliver
you to bird-rich salinas (5 min.
drive from the complex) including
the renowned wetlands of Atanasov
-sko, Pomorie and Burgas Lakes.
www.bedandbirding.com
Broad-billed Sandpipers © Bed & Birding
Tourist Complex Strandja
Hotel category:
Bed & Birding category:
Strandja Tourist Centre is located
in south-east Bulgaria, in the heart
of the Strandja mountains, about 30
km from the city of Burgas. Strandja
Natural Park is widely recognised as
one of the most ecologically pristine
regions in Europe, boasting a rich diversity
of plants, animals and birds
(especially woodpeckers and raptors).
It is within easy reach of the
Black Sea coastal wetlands and Burgas
international airport.
www.bedandbirding.com
Middle Spotted Woodpecker © V. Kucherenko
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