ISLAND EXPLORER BIRDING TOURS
Through our lens: A Journey revisited
This section provides a structured overview of our Birding tours, covering key destinations, notable wildlife encounters, and the carefully designed activities that shaped the experience. It emphasizes the region’s biodiversity and ecological variety while also documenting the planning, execution, and outcomes of the expedition to offer clear insights into both the natural environment and the quality of the tour itself.
Our Recent Tours
Andaman endemic Birding Tour (18-20th Feb, 2025)
Three days of intensive birding with Col. Apurva Bhati, what incredible energy! We recorded 95 species, including 18 of the 20 Andaman endemics, in just five sessions. Highlights: 20min open foraging exposure of Andaman crake, and targeted spotting for owls. Check out the link below
Andaman endemic birding Tour (16-24th Jan, 2025)
Led a relaxed-paced birding tour with Bob Longhorn from the UK, recording 112 species, including 18 Andaman endemics. Trip highlights included rare sightings of 13 Andaman Wood Pigeons actively feeding on berries, a lively Zappey's Flycatcher, and a well-timed encounter with an Eyebrowed Thrush. Full trip details available at the link below.
Referral Bird Tour
(2nd April, 2025)
Led a referral birding group from Malaysia (led by ,Ashwin Kalai Chelvan-Birdwatching Asia Team) primarily targeting Andaman Crake and Andaman Serpent Eagle. Other Key species included the lifers such as the Clamorous Reed Warbler, Baillon's Crake, Andaman Masked Owl, and Richard's Pipit.
Andaman endemic Birding sessions
(13-14 Feb, 2025)
During the trip, we successfully spotted 8 endemic species with two birding sessions. Notable highlights included prolonged views of the Andaman Teals and an impressive juvenile Andaman Serpent Eagle, allowing for detailed observation and photography.
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