Birdwatching Holidays

Birding 2008/09

The birdlife here in the Pyrenees is very specialised. The area excels in the number and variety of raptors- Lammergeier(the only pair nesting locally in the midi-pyrenees 2007), Golden Eagle (found on the mountain-side opposite Les Sorbiers), Booted Eagle, Bonellis Eagle, Short-Toed Eagle, Egyptian Vulture, and the ever-present Griffon.

The bird most enthusiasts on a full aweeks guided tour will want to see is the elusive Wallcreeper which during the summer is seldom found below 2000m. Our closest site is a short drive about two hours walk from the one of the local villages'. We regularly observe the birds throughout the year and in 2007/08 as low as 1300m we now have 3 sites where these can be seen from the road. The bird otherwise can only be found high on the frontier ridge at over 2500m. Our guided holidays have a day at our most reliable site. Other species found locally of interest to British birdwatchers are Eagle Owl, Alpine Accentor, Snow Finch, Citril Finch, Capercaillie, Rock Thrush, Firecrest and we have a number of Black Woodpeckers nesting around the village.

The extensive bird lists at Les Sorbiers are an invaluable aid to finding where particular species can be found and can be used with our own route guide to the local footpath network.

Most importantly we explain ourselves what you can expect to find and where you can find it. Our pyrenees birding holidays can be found at the bottom of the page. Our English speaking local guide has a wealth of knowledge and observes the birds year round. Our birding weeks are very popular and we have limitations on dates. We may also have space for self-guided breaks please email for further details of dates and prices. Group discounts apply for groups of 10 and over on self-guided holidays only.

Our guided holidays in September and October 2007 produced over 100 different species each week in the tours around our area. We have year round knowledge of various different birding sites all within close range of our hotel.

For more information, 2009 dates, pricing and packages please check out our other site www.pyreneesbirding.co.uk or click on the link below.