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    southern Europe winter birding possibilities

    Hello all! I'm brainstorming possibilities for a winter birding getaway in January or February, and looking for some general insights. I'd been thinking Spain would be an obvious choice for greater number of species in the winter, but now thinking Portugal might be just as good or better, with...
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    Costa Rica first timers trip - help us plan!

    It is a lot to do in 11 days, but these are all great places! If you don't mind all the moving around you will enjoy. In the Monteverde area, Esteban Mendez is an excellent guide for birding and wildlife -- knows the refuges so well and is great at spotting birds and super friendly! Monteverde...
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    Around Amsterdam in April/ Oostvaardersplassen?

    Thanks everyone! Reporting back to say that the birding in Texel was very enjoyable! It was extremely windy while I was there, which made things a bit difficult, but still a great experience. My best birds were some unexpected ones for me, a Ring Ouzel and a pair of Common Cranes circling right...
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    Around Amsterdam in April/ Oostvaardersplassen?

    Thanks everyone -- so much great information! Much appreciated. Glad to have a few places in mind. I'll have to learn my way around the waarneming interface before I'm there. Looking forward to April birding!
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    Around Amsterdam in April/ Oostvaardersplassen?

    Maybe Bearded Reedlings are easier to find in Flevoland than Texel? That's one I especially wanted to see. Also Bluethroats!
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    Around Amsterdam in April/ Oostvaardersplassen?

    Thank you both for these replies and links! Very helpful. I'm thinking of taking a night or two on Texel now to get the birding time there. Is it possible to get around the island and to different habitats with just a bike rental, rather than having a car?
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    Around Amsterdam in April/ Oostvaardersplassen?

    Has anyone been visiting Oostvaardersplassen recently? I'd read about the bad conditions there and birds declining, and wonder if it's currently considered a good birding place. Are there other sites that would be better to visit on a day of birding from Amsterdam? Texel is an alternative but...
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