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CLASSIC PHILIPPINES TOUR REPORT 2026
2026 saw another classic tour through the three larger main islands of the endemic-rich Philippine archipelago. This year, we notched-up around 180 strict endemics (taxonomy-dependent). Highlights amongst this huge total of specialities included such wonderful species as: Palawan Peacock-Pheasant, Yellow-breasted and Black-chinned Fruit Doves, Philippine and Palawan Frogmouths, 14 owls (11 seen), Philippine Eagle, Philippine […]
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COLORADO TOUR REPORT 2026
It was nine years, a global pandemic and thirty-five tours since I last led our Colorado – the Ultimate ‘Grousequest’ tour, so I was concerned that I might be a little rusty, bearing in mind the developments in the meantime. I need not have worried. Thanks to my sharpest-eyed group of Birdquesters so far(!), as […]
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SOUTHEAST PERU TOUR REPORT 2025
The Southeast Peru tour is primarily focused on a suite of highly localized and range-restricted endemics, many of which are best—or only—seen on this itinerary. These are complemented by a selection of near-endemics that can be difficult to connect with on our Bolivia tour. The route spans an impressive elevational gradient, from high Andean habitats […]
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ULTIMATE VIETNAM TOUR REPORT 2026
With the most numerous endemic species and several near-endemics in South-east Asia, Vietnam has a lot to offer for birders to visit. Birdquest’s Ultimate Vietnam tour is visiting all important birding hotspots stretching from south, up to the northern edge of the country. Starting in Cat Tien which is one of the largest intact lowland […]
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ULTIMATE BOLIVIA TOUR REPORT 2025
The remarkable variety of habitats in Bolivia offers a truly outstanding South American birding experience, with a different suite of species occurring across each region. Although our tour focuses on the main Bolivian specialties, it also provides excellent opportunities to see species that are more difficult to find elsewhere, resulting in a very strong overall […]
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CLASSIC PAPUA NEW GUINEA (II) TOUR REPORT 2025
We had a highly successful and thoroughly enjoyable tour. In total we recorded 377 species, of which 29 were heard only, six were seen only by the leader, and four were seen only by the local guide. Of the total, 281 species were either endemic to Papua New Guinea or the wider New Guinea region, or were […]
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NORTHERN PERU TOUR REPORT 2025
Once again, the Northern Peru Tour turned out to be very successful, recording an impressive 709 bird species (including the Sunbeam & Spinetails Extension). Beyond the sheer total, it was the exceptional quality of sightings that truly defined the experience. As in previous years, the standout bird of the tour was the Scarlet-banded Barbet, followed […]
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SOUTH AFRICA SPECIALITIES TOUR REPORT 2025
What can one say!! The 2025 Birdquest tour to South Africa just keeps producing excellent birds, wildlife and spectacular scenery! The trip delivered again with 519 birds seen and 5 heard only, giving us a total 524 bird species recorded including a 159 Birdquest Diamond Birds (species with restricted ranges rarely encountered on any other […]
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CLASSIC COLOMBIA TOUR REPORT 2026
The 2026 Birdquest Classic Colombia tour was once again a roaring success and perhaps one of the best editions ever. We journeyed the length and breadth of the country taking in the three Andean cordilleras, the distinct Magdalena and Cauca Valleys, the Choco lowlands, the sky island massif of the mighty Santa Marta mountains, the […]
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BANGLADESH & THE SUNDARBANS TOUR REPORT 2026
Our first scheduled tour to Bangladesh, building on the successful 2024 expedition, proved highly rewarding. The tour’s main objective, the critically endangered Masked Finfoot, exceeded all expectations, as during our six-night stay in the Sundarbans, we enjoyed prolonged and excellent views of three different individuals. Another priority species, the elusive White-eared Night Heron, required both […]
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