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Shut off for so many years from the outside world, Albania has flung open its doors once again to reveal the wonderful array of birdlife, spectacular landscapes and fascinating history hidden within. This new autumnal tour complements our popular spring holiday and showcases the migrant birds that pass through the southern half of Albania each September on their way south to Africa, along with the resident species of the coast and rugged hills inland.

Stunning birds amongst spectacular scenery
Vast flocks of waders, raptors and passerines on their migration
Europe's largest Lesser Kestrel gathering
A country steeped in history and culture
Led by an expert ornithologist 

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We begin our holiday with a flight to the Albanian capital of Tirana, where we spend our first night before driving south for two nights in the historic city of Vlorë. From here we can gaze out along the endless sandy beaches of the ‘Albanian Riviera’, edged by the clear blue waters of the Adriatic and the Ionian Seas. The Durresi wetlands, vast Divjaka-Karavasta National Park and the Nartë and Orikumi Lagoons will be the focus of our time here. Many thousands of birds pause to rest and feed along the Albanian coast at this time of year, mingling with resident species to create an exciting avian spectacle. Camouflaged parties of Stone-curlews lurk in the shadows, whilst flocks of Greater Flamingoes, Dalmatian Pelicans and Slender-billed Gulls feed in the reed-fringed lagoons. We will be on the lookout for Caspian Tern and a host of migrant and resident waders, whilst in the drier areas and open grasslands Calandra Lark, Tawny Pipit and Montagu’s Harrier are likely. We also hope to see Golden Jackal here too!
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Albania in Autumn

Tour Code: ALB03

An 8-day holiday to the exciting destination of Albania to enjoy the spectacular autumn bird migration at the country's key birdwatching destinations.

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Highlights

• Stunning birds amongst spectacular scenery
• Vast flocks of waders, raptors and passerines on their migration
• Europe's largest Lesser Kestrel gathering
• A country steeped in history and culture
• Led by an expert ornithologist 

Summary

We begin our holiday with a flight to the Albanian capital of Tirana, where we spend our first night before driving south for two nights in the historic city of Vlorë. From here we can gaze out along the endless sandy beaches of the ‘Albanian Riviera’, edged by the clear blue waters of the Adriatic and the Ionian Seas. The Durresi wetlands, vast Divjaka-Karavasta National Park and the Nartë and Orikumi Lagoons will be the focus of our time here. Many thousands of birds pause to rest and feed along the Albanian coast at this time of year, mingling with resident species to create an exciting avian spectacle. Camouflaged parties of Stone-curlews lurk in the shadows, whilst flocks of Greater Flamingoes, Dalmatian Pelicans and Slender-billed Gulls feed in the reed-fringed lagoons. We will be on the lookout for Caspian Tern and a host of migrant and resident waders, whilst in the drier areas and open grasslands Calandra Lark, Tawny Pipit and Montagu’s Harrier are likely. We also hope to see Golden Jackal here too!

For our final four nights we will drive south to the wonderfully preserved Ottoman town of Gjirokastër. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gjirokastër is particularly notable for its hundreds of Ottoman-style tower houses with distinctive stone roofs. En route we will stop along the Vjosa River in search of Western Rock Nuthatch, Egyptian Vulture and possibly Short-toed Eagle. We will also head south to explore the world-famous archaeological site at Butrint – an ancient Greek and later Roman city – and its surrounding Mediterranean maquis and wetlands which are home to Golden Oriole, Turtle Dove and Osprey, amongst others. Europe’s largest Lesser Kestrel roost lies nearby too and can hold up to 6,000 birds! Finally, we will climb into the rugged Nemërçka Mountains to look for Black Stork, Common Rock Thrush and Rock Partridge. This exciting holiday really has something for everyone with wonderful wildlife, dramatic landscapes and a rich culture and history.

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