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- Thread starter Darren Oakley-Martin
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Rob Smallwood
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Save your money and go with the European suggestions, Lesvos or Turkey would be ideal.
If you plump for Turkey I can recommend at least a week in the Dalyan area, very close to Dalaman Airport, extremely cheap accomodation/food and fantastic birding in April that will test your skills but still present the spectacle of spring migration.
Try www.eurobirding.com for trip reports for most of the destinations mentioned.
I'd make that £3000 cover at least 3 - 4 trips!!
If you plump for Turkey I can recommend at least a week in the Dalyan area, very close to Dalaman Airport, extremely cheap accomodation/food and fantastic birding in April that will test your skills but still present the spectacle of spring migration.
Try www.eurobirding.com for trip reports for most of the destinations mentioned.
I'd make that £3000 cover at least 3 - 4 trips!!
Darren Oakley-Martin
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birdman said:
Indeedy, Icelandair. was hoping I'd meet Bjork while i was there. I like feisty women too!
Darren Oakley-Martin
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Right, decision made! Thanks to everyone for their suggestions.........even Karwin
Mirror..........funny!
Iceland it is, during mid-May. Thank you Edward for your kind suggestions and advice.
This means 3 things:
1. You'll all be safe from me for 10 days.
2. Simon will have to play with himself.
3. Edward- lock up your women!
And Extremadura for Autumn migration.
Might even get my lifelist over 250!
Many thanks to all.
Regards,
Mirror..........funny!
Iceland it is, during mid-May. Thank you Edward for your kind suggestions and advice.
This means 3 things:
1. You'll all be safe from me for 10 days.
2. Simon will have to play with himself.
3. Edward- lock up your women!
And Extremadura for Autumn migration.
Might even get my lifelist over 250!
Many thanks to all.
Regards,
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Someone wiped the mirror clean, I see (though I'm colourblind). Yet one suggestion: to Rhodes of Greece in the end of april - I'll be there!Darrenom said:
Dawn Balmer
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Darren
I think if you want to stay in Europe and go way at the end of April/early May, then I agree that Lesbos would be an excellent choice. As well as warblers there are many other species to see, and the food and drink is good. Weather is pleasant, very rarely hot at the end of April.
Why not save your money for another trip further afield some other time.
Dawn Balmer
I think if you want to stay in Europe and go way at the end of April/early May, then I agree that Lesbos would be an excellent choice. As well as warblers there are many other species to see, and the food and drink is good. Weather is pleasant, very rarely hot at the end of April.
Why not save your money for another trip further afield some other time.
Dawn Balmer
Darren Oakley-Martin
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Karwin, think about it mate. You and me, in the same location? It'll be like a hatstand convention.Karwin said:
Still could be good. You wouldn't be blinded by the glare from my fluorescent handbag, which would be handy for keeping your Fishermans Friends in.
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You could watch after our 2year birder, while I do the birding :bounce:Darrenom said:
Darren Oakley-Martin
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same mental age. could be good.Karwin said:
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Let's organise a Funsmeet! To all who think birding is fun.
Darren Oakley-Martin
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Cool idea K. My place or yours?Karwin said:
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My place is a funnyfarm.
Edward
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Harry Hussey said:Hi Edward,
Did you put Killian to the test when he was in Iceland?I know that he found Ireland's only Brünnich's(in 1986),but how would he fare in the 'great taste test'?
Harry
Brünnich's Guillemots are very thin on the ground in winter in SW Iceland Harry so I don't think he got the chance to try. I only ever see them between May and early August, and besides, my palate has been ruined by putrid shark and rancid skate which is all the rage here.
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BhutanBirds
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Hi Darren,
Come to Bhutan. Lots of warblers and other birds.
People are very friendly, peaceful country, imposing art & architecture and prestine environment. Could be a trip of your lifetime.
BhutanBirds
www.naturetourism-bhutan.com
Come to Bhutan. Lots of warblers and other birds.
People are very friendly, peaceful country, imposing art & architecture and prestine environment. Could be a trip of your lifetime.
BhutanBirds
www.naturetourism-bhutan.com
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Ken Noble
If I had £3000 I'd definitely head out of Europe (can do that any time I've got a bit of spare cash).
My suggestion would be California... lovely climate, masses of birds, safe, all mod cons.
Australia is also a fantastic place for birding... getting your life list up to 250 would be as easy as falling off a plank.
India in December (not hot in the northern parts) is another possibility.
If you insist on staying in Europe, Cyprus takes a lot of beating, in my op. You could have three hols there for £3,000!
Have fun, wherever you go.
Ken
My suggestion would be California... lovely climate, masses of birds, safe, all mod cons.
Australia is also a fantastic place for birding... getting your life list up to 250 would be as easy as falling off a plank.
India in December (not hot in the northern parts) is another possibility.
If you insist on staying in Europe, Cyprus takes a lot of beating, in my op. You could have three hols there for £3,000!
Have fun, wherever you go.
Ken
