Bed and Birding Accommodation Guide 2020

Great Places

for

Great Birding

ACCOMMODATION GUIDE 2019/20

WELCOME TO BED & BIRDING 2019!

This year is our fifth anniversary and we are now a network of over 60 lodges around

the world. For more information please visit our website www.bedandbirding.com

We are delighted to receive this message of support from Dave Gosney.

I first met Pavel when I came on a trip to Bulgaria in winter. It was a particularly

cold week with the fields carpeted in snow so his Birders Lodge at Durankulak

was a wonderfully cosy and much needed haven and his knowledge of local birds

meant that we were able to track the Red-breasted Geese to the only sites where

they were still able to feed.

It made such a perfect place for birders to stay that he decided to build up a global-network

of similar establishments – places where you are in the heart of the

best birdwatching areas and that are familiar with the particular needs of birders.

I’ve been to several of the places in this brochure (on three continents) and

always enjoyed the fact that the birdwatching starts the moment you step outside.

This gives you a lot more flexibility in how you organise your time. It means you

can get up at any time in the morning and get some birding in before breakfast

and that you can carry on birding even when others in your party need to rest in

the heat of the day. Or you can take a breather yourself yet still see birds just by

sitting around outside.

Bed & Birding - Homes Made for Birders ®

Discover a Distinctive World of Birding

“Bed & Birding” is a steadily growing global network of accommodation providers

that have been carefully chosen in accordance with our service quality criteria. Our

partners not only provide comfortable and memorable accommodation, but also pay

careful attention to the specific needs of birders, including: bird-friendly surroundings,

site information, expert local guides, logistical support, and log-calling lounges.

For travelling birders, individuals as well as tour companies, the Bed & Birding network

helps you to select locations and make bookings simply. Our partners embrace

a huge diversity of internationally important wildlife areas including Mediterranean

islands, the Danube Delta and other Black Sea wetlands, the east and west Atlantic

coasts, uplands of England, the Baltic Sea and taiga, as well as pristine rainforests in

the Amazon basin and Guinea highlands. Use our online bird checklists to find partners

where you can see your target species. You can even plan your travel to link up several

bases inside a country or across countries in order to produce a fantastic birding itinerary,

confident that you will stay in places that understand your needs and will strive

to meet them.

When we travel to write my Finding Birds books or to film birds for the DVDs,

Liz and I usually take our campervan and therefore rarely use hotels or guest

houses. But some places can’t be reached by campervan so I would always check

to see whether there’s a Bed and Birding establishment in the area I’m aiming for.

It’s always reassuring to know that it will be an eco-friendly, birder-friendly place,

right next to where the birds are.

Dave Gosney, author of the Finding Birds books and DVDs (www.easybirder.co.uk)

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Manu Birding Lodge provides a variety of guided tours for birders, wildlife enthusiasts and photographers

and ensures that you truly experience the Peruvian Amazon. More: www.manubirdinglodge.com

For potential partners, Bed & Birding is an enterprise that targets the large market

segment for ecotourism in general, and birdwatchers in particular (over 10 million

worldwide). Moreover, it can generate business during the off-peak periods of the

main tour season. We work with all types of accommodation to help them integrate

the Bed & Birding criteria in their existing business models.

Bed & Birding licenses partners to use its branded identity and materials in order

to market their services to birders. The company provides training and know-how

where necessary, promotes the partnership and maintains a corporate web site that

features all partners, and through which booking enquiries can be made. The application

procedure, and terms and conditions, are available on our web site. Take

a look at our current list of partners presented in this brochure - and perhaps you

would like to feature in the next edition!

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Directory of all

Bed & Birding Partners

India

The Gambia

Africa

Finland

USA

Sri Lanka

South Africa

Estonia

The Bahamas

Latvia

Lithuania

Panama

Caribbean Sea

UK

Poland

Belarus

Ukraine

Ecuador

France

Austria

Hungary

Romania

Peru

Bulgaria

Indonesia

Spain

Australia

Papua

New Guinea

Greece

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


Strandja Tourist Complex

Bulgaria, Burgas, Strandja

Natural Park – over 160


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

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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 by Bed & Birding

St George Complex

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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 by Bed & Birding

Strandja Tourist Complex

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Strandja Tourist Complex is located

in south-east Bulgaria, in the heart

of the Strandja mountains, about 30

km from Burgas. Strandja Natural

Park is 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. Accommodation

comprises of five double, two

triple and three single en-suite rooms

and two spacious apartments


Middle Spotted Woodpecker by V. Kucherenko

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Nature Travel - Madjarovo

Bulgaria, Еаstern Rhodope

mountains - over 200


FEATURED PARTNERS

Bulgaria

Hotel Mursal

Bulgaria, Western Rhodope

mountains - over 180


Hotel Arabella Beach

Bulgaria, Albena Sea Resort,

west Black Sea coast - over 280


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Albena Beach Villa

Bulgaria, Albena Sea Resort,

west Black Sea coast - over 280


Bulgaria & Romania

Discover Danube Delta

Romania, Coastal Dobrogea

& Danube delta– over 250


Bunica Maria

Romania, Danube delta, Tulcea

County -240 species recorded

in the area

Nature Travel - Madjarovo

Hotel Mursal

Hotel Arabella Beach

Albena Beach Villa

Discover Danube Delta

Bunica Maria

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The birding lodge is situated in one

of the most important birding locations

for breeding raptors in Bulgaria

- the Arda river in Madjarovo.

Here you can see birds such as the

rare Egyptian Vulture, Golden Eagle,

Griffon Vulture, Black Kite, White

tailed Eagle, Peregrine Falcon and

other rare birds, many of them from

the comfort of the hammock in the

courtyard.The building is 250 years

old, built entirely of stone and wood.

The authentic interior will make you

feel the wild magic of the Rhodopes

and have an unforgettable holiday.

Hotel Mursal, built in traditional

Bulgarian mountain style, is situated

loftily at 1400 m altitude in the

heart of the western part of the magical

Rhodope Mountains. Perched

just above the charming village of

Yagodina, it offers stunning views

on all sides. The impressive Trigrad

canyon - kingdom of the exquisite

Wallcreeper - is just 40 minutes

drive away. Nutcracker, Capercaillie,

Hazel Grouse and White-backed

Woodpecker are also present. Golden

Eagle, Honey Buzzard and Peregrine

are among notable raptors.

Hotel “Arabella Beach”, overlooking

the Black Sea, is located in a

secluded part of the well-known

Albena sea resort. It is situated on

the wide sandy beach itself, with a

back-drop of picturesque wooded

hills. It is particularly well situated

for observing the Via Pontica flyway

migration of soaring birds from

its rooftop platform, as well as sea

birds such as Yelkouan Shearwater,

Arctic Skua and Mediterranean

Shag. It is given particular charm

by the neighbouring alluvial forest

of “Baltata”.

Albena Beach Villa, overlooking

the Black Sea, is located in the wellknown

Albena sea resort, just 40 km

from Varna airport. It is another great

place for a family holiday combined

with excellent birding and particularly

well situated for observing the Via

Pontica flyway migration of soaring

birds. In Spring, the picturesque

wooded hills behind the villa, are

alive with the songs of Golden Oriole,

Nightingale, Eastern Olivaceous

Warbler and flycatchers and many

other woodland birds.

Discover Danube Delta is a charming

lakeside birding lodge overlooking

Golovita Lake in the heart of the

Danube Delta nature reserve. The

guesthouse is very well laid out, with

excellent opportunities for birdwatching

holidays and bird photography,

fishing, horseback riding and many

other outdoor activities. It is situated

in the northern part of the Dobrogea

plateau, just at the entrance to the

broad Danube wetlands and only 25

miles (about 40 km) from the City of

Tulcea.

Located in Mahmudia close to the

bank of the Danube River, Bunica

Maria birding lodge is a natural gateway

to the Danube Delta Nature Reserve

and birdwatching paradise. The

nearby Bestepe Hills, on top of which

you can admire the entire panorama

of the Danube Delta, are a wooded

steppe region that complements the

wildlife of the wetlands. Here you

can see Great and Little Bitterns

skimming the reedbeds, flocks of

soaring White Pelicans, Booted and

White-tailed Eagles.



www.albena.bg/en

www.albena.bg/en

www.discoverdanubedelta.com

www.bunicamaria.com

Griffon vulture by Bed & Birding

Wallcreeper by Bed & Birding

Lesser Spotted Eagle by Bed & Birding

Scops Owl by Bed & Birding

Glossy Ibis by Bed & Birding

Purple Heron by Bed & Birding

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FEATURED PARTNERS

Greece

FEATURED PARTNERS

Hungary & Ukraine

Limneo Hotel

Greece, Lake Kerkini,

Serres region - over 300


Forest Inn Ecolodge

Greece, Dadia village,

Evros region - over 250


Ichnilatis Guesthouse

Greece, Koryfoudi village,

Serres region - over 300


Bugacpuszta Lodge

Hungary, Great Hungarian Plain,

Kiskunság national park - over

260 species recorded in the area

Iris cottage

Ukraine, south-west Odessa,

Lower Danube Lakes and

Delta with area list 200 +

Karawaika Cottage

Ukraine, south-west Odessa,

Lower Dniester National Park,

with area list 200 +

Limneo Hotel

Forest Inn Ecolodge

Ichnilatis Guesthouse

Bugacpuszta Lodge

Iris Cottage

Karawaika Cottage

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Limneo Hotel is a friendly popular

establishment located just near

the famed Lake Kerkini - a Greek

Wonderland and most important

wintering ground for the globally endangered

Dalmatian Pelican. It also

offers spectacular views of majestic

snow-capped mountains raising towards

neighbouring Bulgaria. The

Greater Flamingos and Dalmatian

Pelicans being the main attraction of

Kerkini. There is an outstanding bird

tally of over 300 species recorded in

the area.

The Forest Inn Ecolodge lies right

next to the Forest of Dadia-Lefkimi-

Soufli National Park, where 36 of the

38 species of the European raptors

have been recorded! Cretzschmar’s

Bunting, Masked Shrike, Rock Nuthatch,

Orphean, Sub-alpine and Olive-tree

Warblers are also breeding

here It is located 67 km from the city

of Alexandroupolis and is nestled in

the foothills of south-east Rhodope

Mountain, just along the Bulgaria-

Greece border. The lodge offers 20

standard double/twin rooms.

Ichnilatis Cottage is the perfect base

for exploring Lake Kerkini and its

surrounding plains and wooded hills.

The largest national park in Greece

and one of the top birding sites in

Europe, it is wonderful at any time

of year for all wildlife. Greater Flamingos

and Dalmatian Pelicans are

the main attractions, but there are

also many other breeding birds including

Pygmy Cormorants, herons

and ducks. In winter, Lesser Whitefronted

Geese and Spotted Eagles

can be seen.

Our lodge tents are located in Bugacpusztaháza,

30 miles away from the

Danube river and 60 miles from the

famous lake Balaton. The neighbouring

Kiskunság national park is one of

the oldest in the country and protects

a great array of habitats. The national

park is one of the most important

breeding sites of great bustard in Europe.

It’s also a key habitat for raptors

including red-footed and saker

falcons, imperial eagle, long-legged

and rough-legged buzzards...

Iris Cottage, owned by the Anglo-

Ukrainian company Salix Ecotours,

is situated in the small town of Reni.

It is close to the last single stretch of

the Danube, and borders Moldova

and Romania. The self-catering cottage

is constructed with traditional

materials and has a small garden

where Collared Flycatchers, Golden

Orioles, Icterine Warblers and Black

Redstarts are frequent visitors. It is

just a short walk to Lake Kagul, a

Ramsar-listed wetland.

Karawaika Cottage is very conveniently

located in the riverside town

of Mayaky, overlooking the Lower

Dniester National Park. It has a terraced

garden with a view of the river

and its huge reedbeds from where

bitterns can be heard booming. The

Park includes marshes, lakes, riverine

woodlands and steppe areas,

supporting a wealth of birdlife. The

cottage is situated about 30 minutes

by car from the Odessa International

Airport.

www.limneokerkini.gr



www.bugacpusztalodge.be

www.salix.od.ua


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Greater Flamingos by David Pattyn

Black Vultures by Forest Inn

Dalmatian Pelicans by Emil Enchev

Imperial Eagle by Mladen Vasilev

Pallas’s Gull by Bed & Birding

Caspian Tern by Bed & Birding

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Airport Hotel Oulu

Finland, Kempele, Oulu

- over 340 species

recorded in the area

FEATURED PARTNERS

Finland, Lithuania & Latvia

Minges Lodge

Lithuania, Nemunas Delta

- over 280 species recorded

in the area

Stikani Guesthouse

Latvia, Rēzekne River,

Latgale region - over 240


FEATURED PARTNERS

Estonia

Pikla Birdhouse

Estonia, Piirumi, Luitemaa

Nature Reserve – over 270


Tuulingu Holiday House & Tuulingu Guest House

Estonia, Haeska village, Läänemaa county,

Matsalu National Park– over 200 species recorded in the area

Airport Hotel Oulu

Minges Lodge

Stikāni Guesthouse

Pikla Birdhouse

Tuulingu Guest House

Tuulingu Holiday House

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The Airport Hotel is sited close to

Oulu at Kempele, only seven minutes’

drive from the airport itself

and 15 km from the internationally

important wetland at Liminganlahti,

the best birding site in Finland. The

great variety of habitats (sea coast,

wetland meadows, bogs, lakes, rivers

and various types of forests) ensure a

high number of typical far north species,

including Taiga Bean Goose,

Red-necked Phalarope, Boreal Owl,

Siberian Tit, Siberian Jay, Parrot

Crossbill and Rustic Bunting.

Minges Lodge is perfectly located

at Minijos river shore, adjacent to

the Nemunas Delta Regional Park -

the most important breeding ground

for the globally endangered Aquatic

Warbler (245 singing males in

2015). Large numbers of water and

marsh birds breed here and hundreds

of thousands of migrating

birds stop to rest. The Lodge also

features majestic evenings at the

Lithuanian “Venice” - the Minges

village and sunsets over Kniaupo

Bay waters.

Stikāni Guesthouse is a new, birdfriendly

establishment offering a

variety of birdwatching holidays in

Latvia. The guesthouse overlooks the

wetlands of Lake Lubāns which, in

addition to belonging to the Natura

2000 network, is one of the best IBA

sites in Latvia. The immensely beautiful

and atmospheric guesthouse surroundings

feature a wildlife-friendly

garden, in which more than 100 bird

species have been recorded. The location

is especially potent for observing

spring and autumn bird migration

Pikla Birdhouse is a cosy guesthouse

specialized for birdwatchers, photographers

and all other nature-lovers.

It is located in the famed birding area

- old Pikla fishponds, which is part

of Luitemaa Nature Reserve (Ramsar

site), Pärnu county, Estonia. Bird like

Bitterns, breeding and lekking Ruffs

and other waders can be watched

from 2 public observation towers

and there are professional bird hides

available for keen photographers,

videographers and more. Pikla birdhouse

has 5 double rooms, 1 single

room and a luxury suite.

These lovely birding lodges in Tuulingu are located on the north coast of

Matsalu bay, in the picturesque surroundings of the Matsalu National Park,

just 12 miles (25 km) from Haapsalu. This site is the home of the Estonian

Bird Fair, which takes place in early May each year, and is famous in Estonia

for holding the record for the most species recorded in 24 hours. Matsalu National

Park itself is an extensive wildlife sanctuary of coastal meadows where

tens of thousands of migratory birds (waders and wildfowl) stop over to rest

and feed, many of them staying on to display and breed. The birding lodges

feature an observation tower from where this magnificent spectacle can be

observed. Bird photography can be done from stationary and floating hides. It

is also one of the best sites in Europe for seeing Steller’s Eider in winter and

early spring. : Tuulingu Guest House offers 4 two-bedded rooms, one family

room with 3 beds, one double room and one family room (up to 4 people),

while the Holiday House has two well-appointed rooms, kitchen and sauna

accommodating up to 8 people.



www.dabastures.lv/en

www.pikla.ee

www.tuulingu.ee/pgs/eng/house.html

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Three-toed Woodpecker by Bed & Birding

Long-tailed Duck © Boris Belchev

Hawk Owl by Lasse J. Laine

Ruff by Mati Kose

Bernacle Geese by Sven-Olof Ahlgren

Steller’s Eiders by Tõnu Ling

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FEATURED PARTNERS

Austria, Poland & Belarus

FEATURED PARTNERS

Spain & France

St. Martin’s Spa and Lodge

Austria, Lake Neusiedl

Seewinkel region - over 350


Wejmutka Manor

Poland, Bialowieza National

Park - over 250 species


Doroshevichi Lodge

Belarus, Pripyatski NP


in the area

Pine Walk Apartment

Spain, Mallorca, s’Albufera

Natural Park - over 300


La Pajarona

La Siberia, Extremadura


in the area

La Claverie Guesthouse

France, Atlantic coast,

Marais Poitevin - over 250


St. Martin’s Spa and Lodge

Wejmutka Manor

Doroshevichi Lodge

Pine Walk Apartment

La Pajarona

La Claverie Guesthouse

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St. Martin’s Spa & Lodge is located

directly at the Neusiedler See -

Seewinkel National Park, a UNESCO

World Heritage Site. The resort combines

the premium atmosphere of 4-

star superior accommodation with

pristine nature. Personal guided safaris

are one of St. Martins‘ strengthstailored

to your needs. Just recently

Austria’s first bird photo hide has

been installed on the lodge’s property.

With more than 350 species of

birds recorded, the region is a prime

destination in Europe for wildlife

enthusiasts.

Wejmutka Manor is a wonderful

place in the heart of the magical

primeval forest of Bialowieza

(UNESCO site), offering boundless

opportunities to enjoy nature

in peace and comfort. Birdwatching

starts right on the verandah, then

the back garden and a few steps

away into the forest itself: Wryneck,

Nutcracker, Thrush Nightingale

and Scarlet Rosefinch just to

start with..., and after a good day

out, there is the outstanding local

hospitality to savour.

Pripyatski National Park has only recently

come to the attention of birders

and naturalists in the west, yet it

is unquestionably one of the richest

wildlife regions within geographic

Europe. Doroshevichi Lodge,quietly

located at the edge of the park, provides

immediate access to the great

Pripyat River, combining very highstandard

comfort and cuisine with

viewing elusive avian treasures

- from its very doorstep: Azure Tit,

Terek Sandpiper and Great Grey Owl

are among species to be found.

Located in Puerto Pollensa, in the

north-east of Mallorca, this cosy

apartment is the ideal base for birdwatching

around the whole island.

Bonelli’s Eagle, Eleonora’s Falcon,

Black and Griffon Vultures,

Crested Coot, the endemic Balearic

Warbler and Balearic Shearwater,

Audouin’s Gull, Moustached

Warbler, and Bee-eater can be seen

easily. Endemic plants and orchids

add to this amazing biodiversity.

Experienced local guides are available

on request.

La Pajarona is located in the charming

village of Siruela, deep in the beautiful

countryside of northern Extremadura

- one of the best birdwatching regions

in Europe. Local birdlife includes

Great & Little Bustards, Black Storks,

Griffon and Black Vultures, Golden,

Bonelli’s & Spanish Imperial Eagles,

Thekla and Calandra Larks, Pin-tailed

and Black-bellied Sandgrouse, Eagle

Owl, and Lesser Kestrels in the village

itself. Much of the surrounding area is

included in the Special Protection Area

of La Serena y Sierras Periféricas.

La Claverie is located close to La

Rochelle and the Atlantic coast, and

provides great birding from a very

comfortable guest house. The “Baie

de l’Aiguillon” is only 5 km away,

and many other natural reserves are

nearby. This area has many habitats

(salt meadows, wetlands, mudflats,

marshes and streams) and is one of

the most important places in Europe

for migratory birds. It offers four

very comfortable and clean rooms

– each with ensuite bathroom and

toilet. Guided bird tours on request.

www.stmartins.at



www.mallorcanaturaltours.com


www.la-claverie-des-noyers.com

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Great Bustard by Anita-Huszti

European Bison by Adam Vajrak

Azure Tit by Bed & Birding

Bonneli’s Eagle by Dave Williams

Azure-winged Magpie by Richard Steel

Purple Sandpiper by Lasse J Laine

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Spurn Bird Observatory

England, Kilnsea Hull - nearly

400 species recorded in the area

FEATURED PARTNERS

UK

North West Birds

England, Cumbria - over 270


Grant Arms Hotel

Eastern Highlands of Scotland,

Cairngorms National Park,

with area bird list 300 +

FEATURED PARTNERS

Alamo Inn B&B Gear & Tours

USA, Alamo, South Texas


in the area

USA & Bahamas

Stone Farm

USA, Vinalhaven,

Maine - over 340 species


Grand Bahama Birders B&B

Bahamas, Grand Bahama

Island - over 350 species


Spurn Bird Observatory

Barn Close

Grant Arms Hotel

Alamo Inn B&B Gear & Tours

Stone Farm

Grand Bahama Birders B&B

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Spurn Bird Observatory is Britain’s

most exciting east coast birding location

and has provided accommodation

for nearly sixty years for thousands of

people who enjoy watching birds and

other wildlife. Within walking distance

from the Observatory are a number of

reserves: Kilnsea Wetlands and Beacon

Ponds support thousands of waders.

During autumn thousands of birds descend

upon the area having completed

their migration across the North Sea.

Rarities are always possible, providing

mega highlights such as Pine Bunting,

Siberian Accentor or Masked Shrike.

North West Birds is a bed and breakfast

birding accomodation based on a

large family house, Barn Close, with

0.5 ha of garden in a lovely spot just

above the River Bela on the edge of

Beetham village. Typical birds here

include Dipper, Ring Ouzel, Hen

Harrier, Merlin, Barn Owl, Black

& Red Grouses, Nightjar, Dotterel,

Bearded Tit and Twite, while autumn

sea-watching produces views of

Leach’s Petrel. The 1920s house has

2 twin rooms, one with ensuite bath

and shower and the other smaller,

with a private bathroom.

From sub-Arctic to the Gulf Streamfrom

semi tundra to sand dunes. Speyside

and the Cairngorms National

Park offer amazing bird and wildlife

watching. The Grant Arms Hotel was

built in 1765 and has been tastefully

refurbished to provide thoroughly

modern standards of comfort and

wonderful food. Depending on the

season you can see typical Highland

birds such as Golden Eagle, Whitetailed

Eagle, Capercaillie, Slavonian

Grebe, Crested Tit and Crossbill, as

well as waders and sea ducks along

the Moray Coast.

Alamo Inn B&B features a range of

private suites located in the center of

the richest birding area in the U.S.

It is clean, quiet, romantic, and the

perfect spot for bird and butterfly

watchers. Whether you’re coming

to stay with us for the birds or buterflies,

or just for our comfor-tble atmosphere,

we strive to make your

experience a great one. Join us to

experience Texas’s best birding: neotropical

migrants, tropical specialties,

wintering temperate species, resident

temperate species, and rarities, plus

butterflies and other wildlife.

Stone Farm is an historic building

dating from 1820 situated on the island

of Vinalhaven ( the larger of

the two Fox Islands) in the Gulf of

Maine. It is surrounded by a wonderful

rocky landscape of spruce

forests. Vinalhaven’s coasts, open

space and numerous conserved areas

make it a haven for migrating,

breeding and overwintering sea and

land birds. The area is particularly

well known for Ospreys as well as

Atlantic Puffin, Razorbill, Black

Guillemot, Bald Eagle and Great

Blue Heron.

The Grand Bahama Birders’ B&B is

a quiet lodge located just a few minutes

from the famed Garden of the

Groves that hosts over 60 species of

birds. In winter a multitude of migrants

arive, such as the endangered

Kirtland’s Warbler. Local endemic

species found here include Bahama

Warbler, Bahama Yellowthroat, Bahama

Swallow and Bahama Woodstar.The

accommodation comprises

the “Garden Apartment” suitable for

a couple or a family of four, and the

unique “Treehouse” residence that

overlooks our private nature reserve.

www.spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk


www.grantarmshotel.com

www.alamoinnbnb.com


www.grandbahamabirdersbandb.com

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Spotted Redshank by Bed & Birding

Hen Harrier by Bed & Birding

Red-necked Phalarope by Bed & Birding

Roseate-Spoonbill

Great Northern Diver by Lasse J Laine

Cuban Emerald Hummingbird by Anne Maddock

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FEATURED PARTNERS

Ecuador, Panama & Peru

FEATURED PARTNERS

Gambia & South Africa

Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge

Canopy B&B

Manu Birding Lodge

Farakunku Lodges

Zaagkuilsdrift Lodge

!Xaus Lodge

Ecuador, Tandayapa Alta,

Quito - over 450 species


Panama, Soberania National

Park, over 400 species


Peru, Madre de Dios, Manu

National Park - over 600


The Gambia, Senegambia

region - over 370


South Africa, Pienaarsrivier,

Limpopo - over 400


South Africa, Kgalagadi

Transfrontier Park - over 270


Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge

Canopy B&B

Manu Birding Lodge

Farakunku Lodges

Zaagkuilsdrift Lodge

!Xaus Lodge

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Located at the top of a ridge overlooking

the deeply-forested Tandayapa

Valley, Bellavista Cloud

Forest offers unparalleled access to

northwestern Ecuador´s colourful

and diverse birds. Ecuador is South

America´s prime birding destination

having the highest number of birds

per square km in the world.

Bellavista provides 17 comfortable

rooms with private bath. Some of

them are for families. Pleasant standard

rooms include the unusual Bamboo

House, Mirador Suite, and the

half-timbered Trailhead House…

The Canopy B&B offers a comfortable

place to stay in the heart of central

Panama. It is located in the historic

Canal Zone town of Gamboa,

on the banks of the Panama Canal.

Surrounded by Soberania National

Park and the biological corridor of

extensive lowland rainforest of central

Panama, the Canopy B&B is the

perfect location to explore the tropical

rainforest while based at a comfortable

retreat. Our friendly staff is

available to assist our guests with

anything they may need, including

arranging tours and transportation.

Manu Birding Lodge is situated in

a spectacular setting on the bank of

Madre de Dios River, next to Manu

National Park. It is accessible with an

enjoyable boat trip from Boca Manu.

The accommodation is charming,

with all facilities and special services

tailored by birders for birders (with

special regard for photographers).

Festive Coquette, Reddish Hermit,

White-chinned Sapphire and Blackeared

Fairy are amongst local hummingbirds.

Visit this exclusive Bed

& Birding place with our friendly

and experienced local guides.

Farakunku lies in a natural rural

area 2 km from the sea, on the edge

of Tujereng village. It features extensive

private gardens with many

trees and flowering shrubs which

attract a wealth of birds, butterflies

and lizards. There are numerous bird

bowls and quiet places to sit within

the grounds and a separate tree and

bird sanctuary with 3 bird hides and

a shallow bird pool just a few steps

away along a trail. The accommodation

comprises deluxe, detached ensuite

lodges with a super-king size

bed in each (designed for couples).

Zaagkuilsdrift Lodge is an outstanding

Bed & Birding partner located

in the Limpopo Province of South

Africa, close to the Kgomo Kgomo

floodplains on the southern bank of

the Pienaarsrivier. The whole site is

very well laid out, with excellent opportunities

for birding, fishing, cycling

and many other outdoor activities.

With the arrival of spring there

is a veritable invasion of birds, including

Black-chested Snake-Eagle,

Gabar Goshawk, Natal Spurfowl and

Northern Black Korhaan.

!Xaus Lodge, overlooking memorable

setting of a dry salt pan and

red sand dunes, is a tranquil escape

with abundant wildlife, remoteness,

and silence. It is a unique, exotic and

beautiful safari camp in the middle

of a dessert – miles from anywhere,

offering close up views of lions,

leopards, cheetahs, jackals, hyena,

antelopes, and a lot of birds. There

are over 270 bird species recorded

from the park including the globally

threatened Ludwig’s Bustard, 5 species

of vultures and Black Harrier.


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www.amazonbirding.com

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Giant Antpitta by Tui De Roy

Crimson-backed Tanager by Dt

Cock-of-the-rock by S. Llactahuaman

African Grey Hornbill by ASalafa Deri

Brown-hooded Kingfisher

Yellow-billed Hornbill by A. Arabadjian

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FEATURED PARTNERS

Sri Lanka & Papua New Guinea

FEATURED PARTNERS

Papua New Guinea

The Other Corner Resort

Karawari Lodge

Ambua Lodge

Rondon Ridge Lodge

Lake Murray Ecolodge

Bensbach Wildlife Lodge

Sri Lanka, Laksirigama,

Habarana - over 160 species


Papua New Guinea, East Sepik

Province - over 220 species


Papua New Guinea , Southern

Highlands - over 215 species


Papua New Guinea, Western

Highlands - over 180 species








The Other Corner Resort

Karawari Lodge

Ambua Lodge

Rondon Ridge Lodge

Lake Murray Ecolodge

Bensbach Wildlife Lodge

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This eco based resort is ideal for nature

lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.

The rustic finish in the accommodation

and surroundings gives one sense

and feel of authenticity. Walk-about

with the in-house naturalist are encouraged

so guests can make the best

use of the natural surroundings while

mingling with the abundant wildlife

.The abundance birdlife makes this

a bird watchers paradise where over

160 species of birds have been recorded

in and around The Other Corner

among which 10 are endemic.

Standing majestically on a lone ridge,

300 meters above the banks of the Karawari

River and overlooking an endless

expanse of dense tropical rainforest,

is Karawari Lodge. It is accessible

only by small charter aircraft that arrives

and departs from a private airstrip.

The veranda offers magnificent

views over the river with its stilted

villages, and the Sepik lowlands. The

rainforest around the lodge has an

impressive range of birds, including

the elusive 12-Wire Bird of Paradise,

cockatoos, parrots, hornbills, cormorants

and other water birds.

Ambua Lodge, located at 7000 feet

(2100 meters) in the Tari Gap area,

borders on pristine mid-montane

rainforest and the beginning of the

valley grasslands. A perfect location

for birdwatchers and nature

lovers, and offering great opportunities

for visiting nearby Huli

villages, where Bird of Paradise

feathers are used in local ceremonies.

In fact, there are an amazing

13 species of Birds of Paradise to

be found around the lodge, as well

as Dwarf Cassowary, parrots, flowerpeckers

and whistlers.

Rondon Ridge Lodge is situated in a

remote rural setting overlooking the

Wahgi Valley and the city of Mount

Hagen in the Highlands of Papua

New Guinea. It is approximately 60

minutes’ drive from Kagamuga Airport,

which has several daily flights

from Port Moresby, making it easily

accessible for international arrivals.

Rondon Ridge is home to Birds of

Paradise, Bowerbirds, Parrots, Honey-eaters

and many others. Birding is

done primarily from the lodge on well

groomed trails that climb through the

mountain rainforest.

Nestled among the trees on an island

spit, Lake Murray Ecolodge overlooks

Lake Murray, the largest lake in PNG.

From here, we arrange excursions

around the lake in 8-seat river boats

to visit top birding locations and local

villages. Western Province is home to

over 50% of New Guinea’s total bird

fauna and Lake Murray is one of the

best birdwatching sites in the Province.

In addition to a host of migratory

birds, several birds of paradise species,

pelicans, hornbills, eagles, parrots

and numerous other specialities

are found here.

The remote and sparsely populated

south-western corner of Papua New

Guinea is home to Bensbach Wildlife

Lodge. Access to the lodge is by

charter aircraft, either from Cairns and

Horn Island, Australia and then Daru

or through Mount Hagen. It is approximately

10 km from West Papua,

the Indonesian half of the island. The

sweeping flood plains teem with herds

of deer, wallabies, reptiles and wild

ponies. It is a vital stopover place for

thousands of migratory birds and river

boats from the lodge are available for

birding tours.

www.tocsrilanka.com

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www.pngtours.com/lakemurray.html


Crimson-backed Flameback by George Kuzmanov

Northern Cassowary by TNT

Mountain Peltops by Lasse J. Laine

Brehm’s Tiger Parrot by Lasse J. Laine

Blyths Hornbill by Lasse J. Laine

Sacred Kingfisher by Lasse J. Laine

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The famous Albena Sea Resort, located in Northeastern Bulgaria, celebrates its 50th birthday this year.

Albena is a great place for a family holiday combined with excellent birding. The resort provides comfortable

and memorable accommodation of course, but also pays careful attention to the needs of birders and nature

lovers.

It is just 40 km from Varna airport, and has the Black Sea beach in front, and Baltata forest (a Natura 2000 site)

just behind. It is about 40 minutes drive from other major top birding locations, including the protected steppes

and cliffs of Cape Kaliakra and outstanding coastal wetlands close to the Romanian border.

Albena joined Bed & Birding four years ago with two of its establishments. These accommodations are particularly

well situated for observing the Via Pontica flyway migration of soaring birds (guests have access to

the rooftop platform of Hotel Arabella Beach), as well as for visiting the adjacent Baltata alluvial forest. Albena

Beach Villa is another great accommodation for birders situated in the secluded part of the resort. The villa lies

beneath a relatively high hill and has the Black Sea beach in front from where bird lovers can watch see birds

such as Yelkouan Shearwater, Arctic Skua, Mediterranean Shag and different species of terns and gulls.

Albena Sea Resort pursues a sustainability policy and plan for protecting the environment, in particular for its

neighbouring “Baltata” nature reserve, which gives the resort its distinctive landscape. The reserve supports

rare stands of riparian mixed forests, which are protected under the EU Habitats Directive. These forests are

home for a great variety of woodland birds, including Black Stork, Semi-collared Flycatcher, Hawfinch, Icterine

and Eastern Olivaceous Warbler, several species of woodpeckers and some notable raptors such as Lesser

Spotted Eagle, Goshawk, Levant Sparrowhawk and Scops Owl. In spring, Baltata reserve is alive with the

songs of Golden Oriole and Nightingale.

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