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The reasons I get the incredible success rates above are:

Fixed accommodation - No hotel swapping! This unique approach offers invaluable flexibility to schedule each day according to the weather forecast, local bird news, etc.

4x4 vehicle - Again a unique approach to maximise deep country access and bird-proximity, ideal for photography.

Local guide - Although a native English speaker, I've been over 20 years birding in Spain all year round, feeding from and into its local bird news networks.

Plus, Catalonia's terrific range of habitats and geographical position on two major migration routes affords it a greater variety of bird species than anywhere else in Europe.

And the PRICE is unbeatable. For example, any birding break for a group of three is under €145 per person per day. That's 7 days for €999 each! All the best, Stephen Christopher

MAY

“It was a cracking birding trip! You took us to some amazing places to see some wonderful birds.” Adam Hudson, UK

"Stephen is good company and a very knowledgeable guide - he knows his birds and locations very well. I saw Red-necked Nightjar, Lammergeier, Little Bustard, both Sandgrouse and Dupont's Lark. Moreover, his house is very comfortable to stay at and is located ideally for some after-hours birding. I can only recommend his services"
Sander Pieterse, Netherlands

“Stephen is one of the best birders I've had the pleasure to meet. His birder’s eye and ears are exceptional. He showed great determination, has a wealth of local birding knowledge and we thoroughly enjoyed his company. I recommend a trip. Brilliant!
Joan & Neil Foster, UK

“We enjoyed the tour immensely. And what a way to start - two Red-necked Nightjars!” Laura & Wayne Wathen, USA

“The combination of a wonderful area, a great variety of birds, superb guiding and great company made this one of the most enjoyable birding trips I've been on. You achieved a 100% hit on my target list and I should very much like to come again."
Dave Pearson, UK

“It was an amazing array of birds for such a short space of time and really perfect views - totally unforgettable. It was a great pleasure and I will certainly try to schedule another trip in the not-too distant future.”
Dermot Cooper, UK

“We enjoyed the entire trip. Spain really has a lot going for it. We appreciated your expertise in the field, you've obviously put in a lot of time and effort and have a great passion for what you do."
Joan & Jim Adair, USA

“A wonderful four days of birding! It's been an exciting and interesting experience for me.”
Aleksey Pavlushkin, Russia

“Another great trip, we thoroughly enjoyed it and have been regaling friends with all the birds you found and telling them how good you are at seeing and hearing them.”
Frank & Shelagh Mawby, UK

"Thanks for a great day in the Pyrenees. It felt like it was with the usual gang back home. You and [the others] were great company."
Deb Ferguson, USA

"Lots of wonderful birds. Stephen, thanks for another great birding trip". Allen Moore, UK

APRIL / MARCH

“Great birding - the pace and intensity was perfect with time to enjoy the birds. Stephen has put a lot of work into learning where the key birds are. We would thoroughly recommend him and I'm sure we'll be back.”
Phil Hardwick, Mike Crutch, UK

“Thanks a million Stephen for a brilliant birding trip that we both thoroughly enjoyed." Ciaran Meegan, Ireland

“We thoroughly enjoyed the birding trips and appreciate how hard you worked to tick off the birds on our list."
Carl Hitt, Vernon Jones, USA

“I enjoyed the week extremely, it was very memorable! I want to thank you for that. You'll definitely see us again.”
Andreas Engelhard, Netherlands

“A really great birding week. Not only did Stephen know everything about the birds in Catalonia, their behaviour and distribution but exactly the best chances for seeing them. So no fleeting glimpses but detailed and repeated excellent observations of species like Little Crake, (etc.) ... your tours offer great opportunities for photos.

Stephen's enthusiasm, knowledge and reliability made him an excellent guide and great company as well. We will be back for more, may be a winter trip!"
Bauke Kortleve, Netherlands

“Quite an experience. Stephen's knowledge of the many species we saw, their habitats and their migration patterns, made our bird watching even more enjoyable and informative than we expected. Thank you.”
Dianne & Kent Pointon, Canada

“I had a most wonderful bird watching trip under your fantastic guidance. Your great expertise and passion was deeply appreciated. I look forward to another visit in the not too distant future. Thanks for the experience.”
KY Thong, Hong Kong

FEBRUARY

“I'm just back from a shared birding trip with Stephen and can recommend his tours. He is very knowledgeable and good company and the packed lunches are also very good. I fully intend another trip with Catalan Bird Tours.”
Alex Barr, UK

“Thanks so much, I really enjoyed my self. Forty-three Great Bustards. Amazing." Simon Keizer, Australia

“You were an absolute star. Your knowledge of birds and localities was amazing to the point of being supernatural (like an ornithological version of Derren Brown with your ability to predict what birds we would be seeing and when). And you were excellent at patiently explaining how to distinguish between similar species.

It's not easy to say what the high point was when there were so many to choose from... the Wallcreeper, the Lammergeier, the Dupont's Lark in the early morning Steppe light, the flocks of sandgrouse or sixty-three truly astonishing Great Bustard.

Finally can we say how much we enjoyed your company, the week bird watching with you was a real pleasure and I would recommend you to anyone. We have pencilled in another trip for May 2014."
Adrienne & Ian Lancaster, UK

“Three marvellous days' birding.” Peter Kemmis-Betty, UK