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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
species recorded in the area
Strandja Tourist Complex
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
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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
www.bedandbirding.com
Middle Spotted Woodpecker by V. Kucherenko
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Nature Travel - Madjarovo
Bulgaria, Еаstern Rhodope
mountains - over 200
species recorded in the area
FEATURED PARTNERS
Bulgaria
Hotel Mursal
Bulgaria, Western Rhodope
mountains - over 180
species recorded in the area
Hotel Arabella Beach
Bulgaria, Albena Sea Resort,
west Black Sea coast - over 280
species recorded in the area
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Albena Beach Villa
Bulgaria, Albena Sea Resort,
west Black Sea coast - over 280
species recorded in the area
Bulgaria & Romania
Discover Danube Delta
Romania, Coastal Dobrogea
& Danube delta– over 250
species recorded in the area
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.bedandbirding.com
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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
species recorded in the area
Forest Inn Ecolodge
Greece, Dadia village,
Evros region - over 250
species recorded in the area
Ichnilatis Guesthouse
Greece, Koryfoudi village,
Serres region - over 300
species recorded in the area
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
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www.bugacpusztalodge.be
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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
species recorded in the area
FEATURED PARTNERS
Estonia
Pikla Birdhouse
Estonia, Piirumi, Luitemaa
Nature Reserve – over 270
species recorded in the area
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.bedandbirding.com
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www.dabastures.lv/en
www.pikla.ee
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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
species recorded in the area
Wejmutka Manor
Poland, Bialowieza National
Park - over 250 species
recorded in the area
Doroshevichi Lodge
Belarus, Pripyatski NP
- over 230 species recorded
in the area
Pine Walk Apartment
Spain, Mallorca, s’Albufera
Natural Park - over 300
species recorded in the area
La Pajarona
La Siberia, Extremadura
- over 350 species recorded
in the area
La Claverie Guesthouse
France, Atlantic coast,
Marais Poitevin - over 250
species recorded in the area
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 ama- zing 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
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www.mallorcanaturaltours.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
species recorded in the area
Grant Arms Hotel
Eastern Highlands of Scotland,
Cairngorms National Park,
with area bird list 300 +
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Alamo Inn B&B Gear & Tours
USA, Alamo, South Texas
- over 540 species recorded
in the area
USA & Bahamas
Stone Farm
USA, Vinalhaven,
Maine - over 340 species
recorded in the area
Grand Bahama Birders B&B
Bahamas, Grand Bahama
Island - over 350 species
recorded in the area
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.
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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
recorded in the area
Panama, Soberania National
Park, over 400 species
recorded in the area
Peru, Madre de Dios, Manu
National Park - over 600
species recorded in the area
The Gambia, Senegambia
region - over 370
species recorded in the area
South Africa, Pienaarsrivier,
Limpopo - over 400
species recorded in the area
South Africa, Kgalagadi
Transfrontier Park - over 270
species recorded in the area
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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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
recorded in the area
Papua New Guinea, East Sepik
Province - over 220 species
recorded in the area
Papua New Guinea , Southern
Highlands - over 215 species
recorded in the area
Papua New Guinea, Western
Highlands - over 180 species
recorded in the area
Papua New Guinea, Western
Province - over 170 species
recorded in the area
Papua New Guinea, Western
Province - over 190 species
recorded in the area
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.
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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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