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23 day trips running between 22 April and 18 May - read on!
Book early!
85% places for my 2011 day trips booked up by the end of January 2011.
Day trips with Lesvos Birding's Steve Dudley
I am the only guide to offer day trips to independent birders visiting the island and by popular demand I am extending my day trips to cover four weeks in spring 2012. The itinerary of trips will ensure I reach all the regular favourite and major sites as well as the more far flung corners of the island including some of my favourite nooks and crannies. Lesvos Birding caters for all birding abilities.
In total I am offering 23 day trips covering the main areas of the Gulf of Kalloni, the far west and the north of the island between 22 April and 4 May searching for key species such as Krüper’s Nuthatch, Cinereous Bunting, Rüppell’s Warbler, other breeding species, wetland specialties and of course, migrants. Full details below - keep reading!
This is an excellent way for independent birders to join others to share the Lesvos Birding experience, see new sites, new species and maybe reach areas of the island you wouldn’t venture to yourself.
What's included: all day trips include transport (start/end at Hotel Pasiphae, Skala Kallonis), fuel, a taverna lunch, and the guiding services of Steve Dudley. Start/finish times as indicated.
Destinations: sites listed in each excursion are an indication of the area to be visited. Not all sites listed may be visited and routes may vary to those advertised depending on the birding on the day. Not all the species listed may be seen!
Numbers: minimum number of clients is 3. Max group size 7.
How to book: advance booking is recommended. See individual trips below. Select Book now and email me with the details of the excursions you wish to take part in.
Payment: bookings in advance (up to 6 April 2012) will require full payment. UK customers are asked to pay by cheque, non-UK customers can pay by PayPal or International Bank Transfer (latter incurs additional charges). Bookings taken on the island from 21 April 2012 (if any places still available) will require cash payment in Euros.
Lunch: all day trips include a full taverna lunch at one of my favourite tavernas around the island - often enjoyed just as much as the birding! All tastes are catered for, but seafood and fish are Lesvos specialties and usually enjoyed by Lesvos Birding groups. Let me introduce you to new flavours and smells of real Lesvos cuisine, but you’re welcome to an omelet if you want one!
Breakfast: since some participants may have to leave their hotel to get to Skala Kallonis before their own hotel starts serving breakfast, my day trippers can enjoy a buffet breakfast at the Pasiphae Hotel for a very reasonable €5 per person.
A testimonial from some previous happy day-trippers. Stan and Angela spent a day out west (Lardia Valley, Ipsilou, Sigri) with me in September 2010.
Hi Steve, I just wanted to say how much Angela and I enjoyed the day we spent with you on Lesbos recently. We found the day to be really enjoyable, entertaining and very instructive. You are an inspiration, and, as a result of our day with you, we have resolved to try to improve our birding knowledge and skills. Keep up the good work, and we hope to see you again on Lesbos, perhaps in the Spring.
Best wishes, Stan (Lancashire, UK)
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SUNDAY, 22 April 2012
THE GULF OF KALLONI
THE GULF OF KALLONI
Metochi, Tsiknias River, Kalloni Saltpans, Achladeri Forest, Alikoudi Pool, Polichnitos Saltpans, Mesa Wetlands, Kalloni Saltpans (ref. 22/04)
Sorry, full up.
MONDAY, 23 April 2012
Lardia Valley, Ipsilou area, Sigri area, Meladia Valley (ref. 23/04)
Sorry, full up.
TUESDAY, 24 APRIL 2012
THE NORTH
Metochi, Kavaki, Perasma Reservoir, North Coast, Napi Valley, Kalloni Saltpans (ref. 24/04)
Sorry, full up.
wednesday, 25 APRIL 2012
THE WILD, WILD, WEST
Lardia Valley, Ipsilou area, Sigri area, Meladia Valley (ref. 25/04)
Sorry, full up.
THURSDAY, 26 APRIL 2012
THE GULF OF KALLONI
Tsiknias River, Kalloni Saltpans, Achladeri Forest, Alikoudi Pool, Polichnitos Saltpans, Mesa Wetlands, Kalloni Saltpans (ref. 26/04)
Sorry, full up.
friday, 27 APRIL 2012
THE WILD, WILD, WEST
Lardia Valley, Ipsilou area, Sigri area, Meladia Valley (ref. 27/04)
08.30 – 19.30
A full day searching for migrants and resident specialties in the west. Species we will look for inc. breeding Cinereous Bunting, Isabelline Wheatear, Rock Sparrow, Chukar, Blue Rock-thrush, Rock Nuthatch, Crag Martin; migrant passerines inc. shrikes, warblers, flycatchers, etc.; raptors inc. Long-legged Buzzard, Short-toed Eagle, harriers, Lesser Kestrel and other migrant falcons (inc. Eleonora’s).
saturday, 28 april 2012 - sorry no day trip today
sunday, 29 APRIL 2012
THE WILD, WILD, WEST
Lardia Valley, Ipsilou area, Sigri area, Meladia Valley (ref. 29/04)
Sorry, full up.
monday, 30 APRIL 2012
THE GULF OF KALLONI
Metochi, Tsiknias River, Kalloni Saltpans, Achladeri Forest, Alikoudi Pool, Polichnitos Saltpans, Mesa Wetlands, Kalloni Saltpans (ref. 30/04)
Sorry, full up.
tuesday, 1 may 2012
THE WILD, WILD, WEST
Lardia Valley, Ipsilou area, Sigri area, Meladia Valley (ref. 01/05)
Sorry, full up.
wednesday, 2 may 2012
THE GULF OF KALLONI
Tsiknias River, Kalloni Saltpans, Achladeri Forest, Alikoudi Pool, Polichnitos Saltpans, Mesa Wetlands, Kalloni Saltpans (ref. 02/05)
Sorry, full up.
THE WILD, WILD, WEST
Lardia Valley, Ipsilou area, Sigri area, Meladia Valley (ref. 03/05)
08.30 – 19.30
A full day searching for migrants and resident specialties in the west. Species we will look for inc. breeding Cinereous Bunting, Isabelline Wheatear, Rock Sparrow, Chukar, Blue Rock-thrush, Rock Nuthatch, Crag Martin; migrant passerines inc. shrikes, warblers, flycatchers, etc.; raptors inc. Long-legged Buzzard, Short-toed Eagle, harriers, Lesser Kestrel and other migrant falcons (inc. Eleonora’s).
THE NORTH
Metochi, Kavaki, Perasma Reservoir, North Coast, Napi Valley, Kalloni Saltpans (ref. 04/05)
Sorry, full up.
SATURDAY, 5 May 2012 - SORRY NO DAY TRIP TODAY
SUNDAY, 6 may 2012
THE WILD, WILD, WEST
Lardia Valley, Ipsilou area, Sigri area, Meladia Valley (ref. 06/05)
08.30 – 19.30
A full day searching for migrants and resident specialties in the west. Species we will look for inc. breeding Cinereous Bunting, Isabelline Wheatear, Rock Sparrow, Chukar, Blue Rock-thrush, Rock Nuthatch, Crag Martin; migrant passerines inc. shrikes, warblers, flycatchers, etc.; raptors inc. Long-legged Buzzard, Short-toed Eagle, harriers, Lesser Kestrel and other migrant falcons (inc. Eleonora’s).
A change to the previous advertised day trip
OLIVE-TREE WARBLERS - NAPI VALLEY & KALLONI AREA
Napi Valley, Platania, Potamia, Metochi, Kalloni wwetlands (ref. 07/05)
08.30 – 19.30
The priority today is looking for Olive-tree Warblers north of Kalloni in the olive groves of Napi Valley and Platania. We'll spend the morning looking for these elusive warblers. If we don't find them in the morning then we'll search elsewhere for other goodies and then return to a key site for a late afternoon/early evening search when they should be more active again.
TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2012
THE WILD, WILD, WEST
Lardia Valley, Ipsilou area, Sigri area, Meladia Valley (ref. 08/05)
08.30 – 19.30
A full day searching for migrants and resident specialties in the west. Species we will look for inc. breeding Cinereous Bunting, Isabelline Wheatear, Rock Sparrow, Chukar, Blue Rock-thrush, Rock Nuthatch, Crag Martin; migrant passerines inc. shrikes, warblers, flycatchers, etc.; raptors inc. Long-legged Buzzard, Short-toed Eagle, harriers, Lesser Kestrel and other migrant falcons (inc. Eleonora’s).
THE GULF OF KALLONI
Tsiknias River, Kalloni Saltpans, Achladeri Forest, Alikoudi Pool, Polichnitos Saltpans, Mesa Wetlands, Kalloni Saltpans (ref. 09/05)
08.30 – 19.30
A full day searching for migrants around the main Gulf of Kalloni wetland sites plus breeding species such as Krüper’s Nuthatch, Short-toed Treecreeper, Masked Shrike and other woodland species in Achladeri Forest.
THE WILD, WILD, WEST
Lardia Valley, Ipsilou area, Sigri area, Meladia Valley (ref. 10/05)
08.30 – 19.30
A full day searching for migrants and resident specialties in the west. Species we will look for inc. breeding Cinereous Bunting, Isabelline Wheatear, Rock Sparrow, Chukar, Blue Rock-thrush, Rock Nuthatch, Crag Martin; migrant passerines inc. shrikes, warblers, flycatchers, etc.; raptors inc. Long-legged Buzzard, Short-toed Eagle, harriers, Lesser Kestrel and other migrant falcons (inc. Eleonora’s).
THE NORTH
Metochi, Kavaki, Perasma Reservoir, North Coast, Napi Valley, Kalloni Saltpans (ref. 11/05)
08.30 – 19.30
A full day starting at the Gulf of Kalloni, heading north towards Molivos in search of Rüppell’s Warbler, Blue Rock-thrush, Crag Martin and coastal migrants, a search around some of the northern areas in search of migrants, returning via the Napi Valley to spend the evening looking for wetland species around Kalloni Saltpans. An outside chance of Scops Owl today too!€80 / £70 inc. taverna lunch. Book now. Filling up!
SATURDAY, 12 MAY 2012 - SORRY NO DAY TRIP TODAY
SUNDAY, 13 MAY 2012
THE WILD, WILD, WEST
Lardia Valley, Ipsilou area, Sigri area, Meladia Valley (ref. 13/05)
08.30 – 19.30
A full day searching for migrants and resident specialties in the west. Species we will look for inc. breeding Cinereous Bunting, Isabelline Wheatear, Rock Sparrow, Chukar, Blue Rock-thrush, Rock Nuthatch, Crag Martin; migrant passerines inc. shrikes, warblers, flycatchers, etc.; raptors inc. Long-legged Buzzard, Short-toed Eagle, harriers, Lesser Kestrel and other migrant falcons (inc. Eleonora’s).
MONDAY, 14 MAY 2012 - SORRY NO DAY TRIP TODAY
TUESDAY, 15 MAY 2012
THE WILD, WILD, WEST
Lardia Valley, Ipsilou area, Sigri area, Meladia Valley (ref. 15/05)
08.30 – 19.30
A full day searching for migrants and resident specialties in the west. Species we will look for inc. breeding Cinereous Bunting, Isabelline Wheatear, Rock Sparrow, Chukar, Blue Rock-thrush, Rock Nuthatch, Crag Martin; migrant passerines inc. shrikes, warblers, flycatchers, etc.; raptors inc. Long-legged Buzzard, Short-toed Eagle, harriers, Lesser Kestrel and other migrant falcons (inc. Eleonora’s).
wednesday, 16 MAY 2012 - SORRY NO DAY TRIP TODAY
THURSDAY, 17 MAY 2012
A change to the previous advertised day trip
A change to the previous advertised day trip
OLIVE-TREE WARBLERS - NAPI VALLEY & KALLONI AREA
Napi Valley, Platania, Potamia, Metochi, Kalloni wwetlands (ref. 17/05)
08.30 – 19.30
The priority today is looking for Olive-tree Warblers north of Kalloni in the olive groves of Napi Valley and Platania. We'll spend the morning looking for these elusive warblers. If we don't find them in the morning then we'll search elsewhere for other goodies and then return to a key site for a late afternoon/early evening search when they should be more active again.
FRIDAY, 18 MAY 2012 - SORRY NO DAY TRIP TODAY
E&OE
