Gourmet Birds Destinations, Dates and Details, 2008

SPAIN
Spain remains one of favourite destinations, so in June (2nd to 7th, five nights) we return to Castille-Leon. Here the plains hold the biggest population of great bustards anywhere in the world, and they are easy to see. However, as this trip is being run in conjunction with the Hawk and Owl Trust, raptors will be a prime target, and we can be sure to be entertained by the colonies of lesser kestrels nesting in the beautiful old pigeon houses, while Montagu's harriers are another major attraction. In the nearby hills we should find a selection of eagles, plus all those other birds that make spring in Spain so delightful: from hoopoes and golden orioles to bee-eaters and red-rumped swallows. £575 (no SRS). Flights from London-Stansted with Ryanair to Valladolid cost about £50.

Notes

• At this stage all the 2008 dates are provisional, depending on flights.
• Where possible the dreaded single room supplement has been abolished.
• All Gourmet Birds trips in Europe include wine at lunch and dinner.
• The maximum group size for any of these trips is eight people, plus leader (David). The minimum required to ensure the holiday runs is usually two.
• We do not arrange flights, but can give as much help as required with Internet bookings.
• For more details of any of the trips, contact David on 01359 269 657
• David's Nettlecombe bird courses for the Field Studies Council are 23-26 May and 4-11 August.