Great Bustard Day Tour 65 Euros

The Great Bustard, Otis tarda, is in the bustard family, the only member of the genus Otis. It breeds in southern and central Europe, where it is the largest species of bird, and across temperate Asia. European populations are mainly resident.

The male of this huge bird is possibly the heaviest living flying animal. An adult male typically is 90–110 cm (3.0–3.6 ft) long with a 2.1–2.5 m (6.9–8.2 ft) wingspan and usually weighs from 10 to 16 kg (22 to 35 lb). An adult male is brown above and white below, with a long grey neck and head. The breast and lower neck sides are chestnut. In the breeding season, the male has long white neck bristles. In flight, the long wings show large areas of white.

The female is 30% smaller (typically 80 cm in length and 1.8 m across the wings) and one-third the weight of the male, averaging 3.5–5 kg (7.7–11 lb) Perhaps because of this, there is a skewed sex ratio of about 1.5:1 female to male. The breast and neck of the female are buff. Both sexes are usually silent. Immature birds resemble the female.

Before mating, the males moult into their breeding plumage around January. Like other bustards, the male Great Bustard has a flamboyant display showing much white, mainly from the undertail, and withdrawing the head. The Great Bustard breeds in March, and a single male may mate with up to 5 females. All breeding Great Bustards also moult again from June to September.

This bird's habitat is open grassland, although it can be found on undisturbed cultivation. It has a stately slow walk, and tends to run when disturbed rather than fly. It is gregarious, especially in winter. This species is omnivorous, taking seeds, insects and other small creatures, including frogs and beetles.

The bustards, despite their large size, are able to fly at a high velocity (60 kilometre/hour).

Why a day trip with Us?

We gauge a tour’s success not by the birds seen or the revenue generated but by the smile on your face at tour’s end. Tours are not scientific expeditions—they are vacations. We never forget that the quality of your experience comes first.

We believe in two simple premises: we want all of our clients to share in the excitement and fun of a top-notch birding adventure, and we want to provide the best service possible.

You don't have to be an expert...we can help you develop your skills. You just have to enjoy and want to observe the many beautiful and fascinating birds, not to mention all the other wildlife, fabulous landscapes, we see along the way.

We offer a personalised guided birding tour with a birding guide who enjoys the subject as much as you.

The limited numbers of clients each day gives you the attention of the birding guide.

Stopovers in any of the villages by majority consent!

Extra time added where requested by the majority of those on tour.

Great Bustard tour.Minimum 2, Maximum 7 fellow travellers. Larger groups by prior arrangement
Private and exclusive tours by special arrangement only.

Tour Dates:

Every day, 7 days a week, all year round. (on request)

GENERAL INFORMATION
Duration: day - Starts at: 9.30 am - Finishes at: 17.30

Pricing starts at 65 Euros per pax/Trip(minimum 2 persons or equivalent)

Starting point: Free collection from your accommodation (Tavira,Cabanas)
Finishing point: Any resort(Tavira,Cabanas)
For different Resort please call for price.
We speak: Portuguese, English

EXTRA INFORMATION
Inclusions: - Includes pick up and drop off.
Price only pays transportation and services of guide/driver.
Exclusions: - Admission fees to castles & attractions or events
Prices may vary according to itinerary
Tours don't include entrance fees, guide services inside monuments, meals or other extras.
Tips/gratuities, baggage or personal insurance,
beverages or food and all other purchases of a personal nature are not included.

All times are flexible and adaptable.
Please bring your passports and a camera, sun cream, sun hat etc
and sensible shoes as we sometimes walk!!