Bird Watching in Andalucia
Robin Nelson has a passion for bird watching and the art of bird recognition as much by sight as by sound, something which had great appeal to a trained musician. He was a Choral Scholar in the 60’s at Christ’s College Cambridge and has been Director of Music at Marlborough College. He has lead many field trips with unfailing humour mostly on Birdsongs and Calls.
"In spring and summer there were cuckoos, nightingales, golden orioles, Hugh said, and eagle owls - fierce birds with orange eyes and a voice as deep as a hound’s – which the Spanish call El Gran Duque." - Brian Jackman The Sunday Times
The theme of the week is about learning to listen to both birdsong and music. During the day we shall be travelling to different habitats including the Coto Doñana, salt marshes on the Guadalquivir estuary. Most evenings we shall listen to selected pieces of music with explanations by Robin.
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Bird Watching Departure Dates & Prices
25th March – 1st April 2012
€1,725 per person single supplement €225
The prices include 7 nights full board, wine with lunch and dinner, services of English speaking and local guides, transport throughout the week and entrance fees as specified. Flights not included.
Accommodation en route: 5 nights are at Almuña and 2 nights in the palace of the Dukes of Medina Sidonia in Sanlucar de Barrameda.
Walking Grade: 1
Overall walking distance: 10 miles
Longest walking day: 2 miles
Going under foot: Good
Option to walk less: Yes, there are plenty of options to walk shorter distances
