"Birding in Spain is the best birding in Europe. Birding in Catalonia is the best birding in Spain."

Below there are many recommended and popular packages to make it easy for you to choose a birding trip to Spain.

There are numerous Guided Day Tours, 3 and 4 day Bird watching Short Breaks for may be a little weekend birding, Birding Holidays of 5, 6 and 7 days, plus specialised Photographic Bird Tours and even Group Birding Trips, e.g. for Bird Clubs.

But if you can't find exactly what you're looking for don't worry because, as a local bird guide, I am able to offer Customised birding short breaks and vacations geared to your specific needs, even matching up tours to your most cost-effective flights.

I relish the variety provided by beginners or experienced birders, families or photographers, easy-going or hard-core birding, so email me with ANY requests.

Click the photo on the left to join up with other birders wanting sharers for their trip, find out out how to request sharers for your own or simply check to see if there are any late deals and special offers.

Here's a suggestion for a 3 day birding break in Spain but others are available.

* For Dupont's Lark, Great Bustard and Black-bellied Sandgrouse a seasonal add-on is recommended to Los Monegros (€50 per group).

for more information or a friendly, no-obligation quote

“I highly recommend Stephen’s bird tours - fine accommodation and full days of intense birding.  He is a very qualified bird guide who knows his area and where to find the birds. He shows the needed patience in a strong and dedicated effort to find your target species and indeed he did find them, and me some wonderful sights of Wallcreeper and Lammergeier. Beside that Stephen is reliable and very pleasant company.”

Tommy Maul, Denmark, January/February 2010

"Stephen is an A-number-one birder and ace guide. Lunch was delicious.”

Bob Lutman, U.S.A., November 2010

Here's a suggestion for a 6 day birding holiday in Spain but others are available.

Here's a suggestion for a 7 day birding holiday in Spain but others are available.

Birding photography tours in Spain, any number of days, all year round.

Whether you want a Photography Birding Tour to boost your photo library with a glut of Spanish specialities or focus on a few specific targets, start by browsing the tour packages and the links for season, locations and bird species above.

Great birds and great light are a given in many parts of Spain but these photography bird tours in Catalonia offer something unique. The use of a 4x4 vehicle not only provides a mobile hide and deep country access but also an offroad stealth approach for close proximity to birds. Plus, a fixed accommodation base situated within one of the most habitat-diverse and species-rich areas of Europe allows unparalleled daily itinerary adaptability in response to weather, target species acquired, whim, etc.

"Catalonia pretty much has it all, one of the must visit locations in Europe for photographers. Photographing Bustards and Sandgrouse in the early morning sun and Lammergeiers in the mountains remains a highlight for me and must be on everyone's list of places they have to go!"
Derek Charles, Ireland,
June 2007

"Fantastic. Excellent. The fast shutter speeds and small aperture settings gives the ability to get some pin-sharp images of birds in flight, and being able to look at eye level red-necked nightjar gives the chance of some stunning images."
Steve Stansfield, UK, July 2011

"We had a great experience photographing birds in Catalonia. The variety of species in short distances was great and being able to shoot a lot from the 4x4 vehicle was a great asset. So much more than we expected and we cannot wait to come back."
Blair Morrison, UK, February 2010

"A photographer's dream...from stony cliff faces above the azure waters of the Mediterranean to the idyllic peaks and valleys of the Pyrenees, down to the rugged, rocky expanses of the Steppes to the wetland wonders of the Ebro Delta, Stephen lead me through wondrous backdrops as my camera stayed in virtually constant motion photographing many marvellous birds.
Stephen's knowledge of where and...

...when to locate birds was essential but also his awareness of light and positioning was extremely helpful."
Bruce R. Richardson, USA, May 2011

"Superb light and an abundance of birds to be photographed. Wallcreeper, Lammergeier, Pin-tailed Sandgrouse, Great Bustard. I look forward to another trip."
John Fox, Ireland, November 2010

“The price was right and included 7 days birding, very comfortable self-catering accommodation and splendid picnic lunches.

Stephen is an excellent birding guide and very popular and soon lived up to his reputation spotting a Little Bittern landing in the reeds. His great knowledge of the area and its birds combined with his keen eyesight and hearing, gave us an exceptional week of birding in mid-October.  We had a great time.

There are so many birds in Catalonia, it's a great region to visit at any time of the year. ”

Frank and Sheilah Mawby, England/Scotland, October 2010

Birding breaks and holidays for any group size, any number of days, any time.

Birding Holidays for bird clubs and groups that not only offer the best birding but also can be scheduled to suit your flights. The example below is for 7 days / 6 nights but please email about any number of days, any time of year.

I'm always happy to provide friendly quotes for customised bird watching short breaks and holidays without obligation or pressure so feel free to email me with potential dates, preferred locations/target species, whether accommodation is needed and how many birders are in your group.

!! Sharers !! I specialise in linking up like-minded birders to share costs, especially those travelling alone, so just let me know some rough details - e.g. time of year, length of trip or target species - and I'll see what I can do.

1. Time table/Flights:

I can provide guided birding short breaks and holidays for any number of days and at any time of year.

I can accommodate mid-week birding trips if you want to capitalise on the most cost-effective airline fares, include transfers from all the region's airports (Barcelona 'El Prat', Reus and Girona) and I can adapt the schedule to your flight times.

2. Which Birding Locations?

Choose between any of Catalonia's best birding locations shown on this website or ask me to make recommendations or design an itinerary to your species wish list.

3. Do you need accommodation?

A self-catering apartment is available for up to four people.

Click the 'accommodation' button on the right for more information, including about local restaurants and my picnic lunch options, but it is fully-equipped and comes stocked with a complimentary starter pack of basic breakfast and other supplies such as bread, milk, tea, coffee, butter, jams, oil, salt, etc.

If you prefer, or for larger groups, I can help you to find and even arrange hotel accommodation, usually in the nearby and picturesque coastal town of Sitges.

4. Group Size:

I specialise in exploring deep birding country with small groups, of four or less, using a comfortable 4x4 all-terrain vehicle.

“I really appreciated the amount of effort you put into each day, your persistence in getting excellent views and the depth of knowledge of sites and birds you have in your region. I realise how much effort it takes to build up such an impressive site/species list.

There were quite a few highlights for me, close up views of Pin-tailed Sandgrouse, Little Bustard, Vultures, a Great Spotted Cuckoo close enough to touch, Little Owls and Lesser Kestrels to name but a few. Thanks for a very enjoyable three days around northern Spain. I enjoyed the birding and your company immensely.”

Stuart Dashper, Australia, July 2010

Guided Birding Day Tours in Spain, any number of days, all year round.