Bird watching Holidays
In order to enjoy our relaxation holidays, we often want to combine relaxing with an activity – an activity, which is adventurous, like horse riding, mountain biking or scuba diving or an activity that in itself really relaxes us and helps us unwind, like meditation, T’ai Chi, walking or playing golf. Bird watching is one of those hobbies, which easily combines a lot of things we expect from a relaxation holiday. A serene and calm activity, walking, fresh air, stunning surroundings and many beautiful animals and plants to look at, whilst also researching birds and recording your findings.
The country is full of many budding ornithologists, and many would like to enjoy their favourite past time on holiday too. If you are one of them, search our website for the best deals and the most exciting wildlife places to make your dream holiday come true. When it comes to picking your destination the world simply is your oyster, and you are spoilt for choice. Of course, you might not want to limit your ornithological explorations to one location – then choose from the myriad of multi-centre holidays in order to enjoy a variety of cultures, diverse wildlife and extraordinary birds.
There are whole birding and wildlife tours, fully organised and meticulously run by professionals. They can accommodate every ability level from complete novice to experienced birder. So, why not go on that Antarctic Penguin cruise, tour places in the USA, Africa, Australia and Asia, and leave all the organising to the experts, so all you have to do is enjoy your birds, the wildlife and the spectacular countryside, whilst also relaxing at the end of a hard bird watching day with a drink in your hand, by the pool or the sea, or go and get pampered with a massage or a sauna.
Alternatively, you might want to be in charge of your holiday, and actually enjoy putting in the time to research the locations for your preferred wildlife and then organise your own holiday around it – perhaps you would love to watch the hummingbirds in Tobago or travel through Brazil or Paraguay and other tropical bird watching locations, booking accommodation to suit you, from very basic and self catering to more luxurious apartments, hotels or resorts, where you can combine your bird watching hobby with exploring the local way of life, sampling the local cuisine and even taking in a bit of shopping.
If bird watching is not your only past time – it can also easily be combined with a walking holiday or cycling, diving and whale watching holidays in exotic locations, ranging from Greece and Venezuela to the Azores and India. All you need to decide where to go and what type of holiday to pick is your bird watching book, a map and our website. Bird watching holidays are also an ideal holiday, if your companions or family are not really interested, as they can still enjoy the walks, the tropical locations, the culture and the activities which are on offer in your resort or hotel. Everyone can enjoy the holiday doing different things of their own choice. Whatever you decide – don’t forget to pack your binoculars.
Would you prefer a Red Kite safari in Mid Wales, to watch these elegant birds of prey flying down from the Cambrians to Bwlch nant yr Arian to feed or to see red pouched Frigatebirds – the pirates of the Galapagos Islands, stealing their food from Masked Boobies over the Pacific?
Intrigued? If so, take a bird-watching holiday this year and prepare to be amazed. Learn about the habits of birds and their plumage – visit them in romantic settings – maybe even take in the Amazonian rainforest! You may have thought previously that twitchers were elusive and more than a little eccentric in shielding a 'crippler' - but think again - join them to enter a whole new world -and learn some of their secrets!