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Anglesey this Sunday

Great weather for Anglesey!

Perhaps an early Manx Shearwater....

The weather forecast is looking great for Sunday 20th March so we planning another great day birding on Anglesey. Last week we enjoyed amazing birds and we hope to repeat that again this coming Sunday. The aim of the day will be to get really good views of all the key target birds so we will not be rushing around just ticking birds off. If the Bonaparte’s Gull and Glaucous Gull are still about will look for them and any other scare birds that may have been seen on the island. But Anglesey has plenty of great birds to offer at this time of year without rarities and we will look for such wonderful species as – Great northern Diver, Slavonian Grebe, Brent Goose, Scaup, Hen Harrier, Golden Plover, Mediterranean Gull, Black Guillemot and Chough. Migrants could include Manx Shearwater, Sandwich Tern, Puffin, Sand Martin, Wheatear and Willow Warbler. We are sure to have a wonderful day. Why not join us for a great day out? Email info@thebiggesttwitch.com or call Alan on 07778 677141 to reserve your place.

We run trips throughout the year just email us for details info@thebiggesttwitch.com we look forward to enjoying brilliant birds with you!

Set departure tours and custom tours available throughout the year to suit you, here are some ideas. If the dates do not suit just let us know and we put together a great trip just for you!

Anglesey tour 3 April 2011 Whole day exploring the very best birding sites on the island. Our route will be dependent on the latest bird news and we will visit a wide variety of habitats. Expect to see over 80 species! £40 per person

Morfa Bychan and Porthmadog 27 March 2011 This wonderful area has birds galore: wintering wildfowl, waders, gulls and raptors, so we will look for all these and more. The area has the happy knack of turning up scarce and rare birds so who knows what we might find! £40 per person Sorry, this trip is now fully booked but if you are particularly interested in this trip, we would be happy to arrange a second date to suit you.

The best of North Wales 29 March 2011 – only one space left on this date A day out touring North Wales for the best birds around at this time of year, including searching for the elusive Hawfinch. We have an excellent track record with this charismatic but tough species! £40 per person

Black Grouse lekking 13 April 2011 – only two spaces left on this date 20 April 2011 A very early start to visit a wonderful upland area and witness the spectacular dawn lek of Black Grouse, a truly amazing sight. The area also holds raptors, Crossbill, Dipper and migrants. This scenic area never fails to amaze. £55 per person, including cooked breakfast!

Warblers Galore! 3 May 2011 Learn more about the 11 species of warbler found in North Wales. £40 per person

North Wales Spring Special 18 May 2011 Our principal target species will be the wonderful birds found in North Wales at this time of year. We will be searching for Pied Flycatcher, Redstart, Wood Warbler, Goshawk, Hen Harrier and Red Kite as well as any other species available at this wonderful time of year. £40 per person

Northumberland’s bird islands 9 – 12 June 2011 A chance to visit the bird-rich, wild coast of Northumberland with seabird cities and some late migrants. The highlight of the trip will be a day out on the magical Farne Islands where we walk amongst Puffins and thousands of other seabirds allowing fantastic photo opportunities. We also visit the beautiful island of Lindisfarne or Holy Island, where we look for migrants and waders in picturesque surroundings. We will also call in at the RSPB Saltholme reserve which is proving a real draw for amazing birds! £495 per person based on six participants, including boat trip and landing fees

Norfolk – the best of birding! 17 – 19 June 2011 Norfolk has an amazing list of birds and we will see as many as possible! Breeding birds will be the main focus and we hope to find Montagu’s Harrier, Stone Curlew, Golden Oriole and Wood Lark. We will also search out any rarities in the area. £295 per person, based on six participants.

All day tours include 8 hours guided birdwatching, transport in the ‘Birdmobile’, use of optics and field guide, day checklist, attentive customer care throughout. Prices exclude food and refreshment, please bring packed lunch, snacks and drinks and any items of a personal nature. If you have any special requirements or requests, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our aim is to make your birdwatching day special for you.

For more details, or to book your place on any of the above set departure tours or to arrange a custom tour, available throughout the year to suit you:
Email info@thebiggesttwitch.com or call Alan on 07778 677141
We look forward to enjoying great birds with you! Best wishes Alan and Ruth

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