A birding journey to the Cork oaks forests and grass plains of Extremadura at a time when wildflowers create a blanket of color under blue sky's and birds are migrating in and out of Iberia.
You will traverse this 'Serengeti of Spain' in special vehicles giving us access to the more remote areas. Monfrague needs no introduction as arguably the best reserve in Spain with huge numbers of raptors including the rare and endangered Spanish Imperial Eagle.
The trip is lead by recognized expert on Spanish birding charter Jules Sykes. Jules will take care of every thing for you during this trip and will be aiming to get your bird list filled up.
We hope you can make the trip which happens in October 2011.

-£1099 pp   Single Supp £100       19th to 26th Oct Dont delay as we only have x 6 spaces.

We are visiting one of the remotest areas of Spain, the 'Sierra de Culebra'. Our primary objective will be to locate one of Europe's rarest mammals - Iberian Wolf, and this reserve holds a major percentage of Spain's total population of 2500 - 3000 individuals.  However while we are there we should be also be looking to find Wild Boar, Fox, Red & Roe Deer The rest of the time will be spent visiting the surrounding areas, especially Villafafila and it's adjacent low-intensive agricultural lands that has Spain's largest concentration of Great Bustard. The Rio Duero forms the border between Spain & Portugal as it carves a winding course through steep sided valleys, home to many breeding raptor species.
In summary this tour will provide ample time in which to enjoy the rich wildlife of the area, but it is our quest for the Iberian Wolf that will be our ultimate goal. Our accommodation is in the heart of the sierra and perfectly positioned for easy access to the best wolf watching areas, and not only is it a fantastic place to stay but the owner has worked very closely with the local rangers and has up-to-the-minute information on the wolves and their where-abouts.

- £750 pp            Dates   Nov - May & July   2012

We would like to invite you to stay for short breaks hosted by Tony, who will meet you at the airport from your flight and drop you back at the end. During your informal stay we will take you for walks in the surrounding country side and will keep you topped up with great local food usually enjoying breakfast at home, lunches and dinners will be taken depending on where or what we have planned, but at least a few meals will be enjoyed in the local restaurants. For two (or more if you wish) days we will be joined by Jules Sykes, our man in Spain, who is an accomplished birding guide with an intimate knowledge of the birdlife in the region.

 - from £500 pp

A truly unique wildlife experience the Iberian Lynx, quite possibly the most endangered cat species in the world and sadly on the brink of extinction. The Sierra de Andujar in northern Andalucia forms part of the Sierra Morena mountain chain and has a landscape formed from granite, quartz and slate, which is bordered by two rivers - the Jandula and the Yeguas. This Natural Park currently holds around 70% of the world population of Iberian Lynx. Your guide Jules Sykes is a well known birding expert and so these wildlife journeys will also be of interest to Birding enthusiasts.

- £725 pp        Dates Jan & Feb 2011