Our first full day began very early as we set off at 4:30am for the Abary River, target species included RUFOUS CRAB HAWK, BLOOD COLOURED WOODPECKER and HOATZIN.
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We spent a full day out birding on the island of Trinidad, the SCARLET IBIS was our most wanted bird, it didn't take long before we saw our first one. Many other species were seen during our day out as we clocked up nearly 80 species.....
Read ArticleThis pre-tour extension covers 3 days on Trinidad before the main tour to Guyana. Day 1, the 21st Jan. was taken up with travelling from the cold UK to the tropical climes of Trinidad.
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This second day on Trinidad saw us in full swing by 6:30am as we enjoyed a complete day's birding at ASA Wright centre. Not a huge list of species but some very interesting sighting and glorious views of hummingbirds..........
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Today I met Penny, Jane, Pat and Mike for my first full day's birding since arriving back in Spain on the 2nd. It was a bright sunny day with a chilly breeze which subsided around the middle of day when it became quite warm.
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ITS GREAT TO BE BACK IN SUNNY SPAIN AFTER A 4 MONTH BREAK. Clear blue sky, 20C and fantastic light. We sat lazily on our top terrace this afternoon, reading, drinking tea and watching vultures circle over the village. The drive from the airport yesterday produced sightings of Short-toed Eagle, Griffon Vultures and a few Crag Martins.
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A short walk near Crewkerne in Somerset on boxing day morning, it was dull, overcast and quite cold but there was plenty to see.
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AT LONG LAST - CRAB PLOVER in the bag! We found 21 species of wader in one bay, a true testament to this brilliant birding country.
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Heading back northern along the coastline of Arabian Sea looking for our most wanted species the Crab Plover.
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Some great sightings as we move further north, unfortunately the end of the trip is in sight! CRAB PLOVER still missing from the list but we did find Lesser Whistling Duck - only the fourth record for Oman of this rare species!
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