Birders News
Mussau Triller rediscovered in Papua New Guinea
Written by: Pavel Simeonov, regarding partner: Rondon Ridge LodgeMussau Triller, a species that had been lost to science since 1979 was rediscovered in Papua New Guinea in 2024.
Eastern Bird Fair
Written by: Pavel Simeonov, regarding partner: Branta Birding LodgeThe Eastern Bird Fair inauguration scheduled for September 2024 has been postponed until September 2025.
ADDITIONAL EASTERN BIRD FAIR INFORMATION
Written by: Pavel SimeonovAccommodation and optional birding excursions/short breaks
Bed & Birding shaking hands with the East!
Written by: Pavel SimeonovOur stand at the Global Bird Fair last week was a great success.
Eastern Birdfair
Written by: Pavel Simeonov, regarding partner: Branta Birding LodgeEastern Bird Fair is the exciting new hub for Eastern European birding and beyond...
SEASONAL GREETINGS
Written by: Bed & Birding teamBed & Birding wishes you Merry Christmas and a Happy, Peaceful and Healthy New Year 2023!
Global Birdfair 2022
Written by: Pavel Simeonov & Paul GoriupWe will be present at the Global Birdfair in Oakham, STAND NUMBER 53, 54 & 55 in the Swallow Marquee.
Bed and Birding Aids Ukrainian Refugees
Written by: Pavel Simeonov & Paul GoriupBed & Birding is providing support to help refugees find shelter.
SEASONAL GREETINGS
Written by: Bed & Birding boardWe wish you all a Great Christmas Birding and many Lifers in a better, healthier and prosperous New Birding Year 2022!
British Bird Fair Gone to Roost
Written by: Pavel Simeonov & Paul GoriupBirdfair – ‘Glastonbury of birdwatching’ – cancelled after 30 years!
BIRDWATCHING IN SRI LANKA
Written by: Pavel Simeonov, regarding partner: The Other Corner ResortSri Lanka is verily a top bird watching hotspot. The abundance of birdlife makes this island country a bird watchers paradise.
New Partner from France
Written by: Pavel Simeonov, regarding partner: Ti menez AreWe are delighted to announce that Ti menez Are B&B, located in the heart of the Monts d'Arrée in Finistère, France is the latest partner to join Bed & Birding.
To all our partners in Bed and Birding
Written by: Pavel Simeonov and Paul GoriupTemporary suspension of all subscription renewals to Bed and Birding!
Bed & Birding partner hosts another rare visitor from the arctic tundra.
Written by: Pavel Simeonov, regarding partner: Branta Birding LodgeLapland Bunting (Calcarius lapponicus), found in Bulgaria.
COVID-19 influences the behavior of birders!
Written by: Christoph Randler et al.This study focused on an outdoor leisure activity and the relationship to the pandemic.
Season's Greetings
Written by: Bed & Birding teamMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2021 !
The importance of species diversity for human well-being in Europe
Written by: Carly NairnStudy: Birds Are Linked to Happiness Levels
SURVEY Restoration of Mediterranean wetlands
Written by: Pere TOMÀSASSESSMENT OF WETLANDS TO BE RESTORED IN THE MEDITERRANEAN.
Bed & Birding Member Receives Surprise Guests at Bird Ringing Camp
Written by: Pavel Simeonov, regarding partner: Branta Birding LodgeOn 24 October 2020, the participants of Durankulak Bird Ringing Camp were very fortunate to trap and ring an adult Red-flanked Bluetail (Tarsiger cyanurus).
7 Key Principles of Ethical Ecotourism
Written by: Pavel SimeonovFor the past 18 months Bed and Birding has participated in the development of principles for ethical ecotourism, led by Terra Incognita.
Discover how easy Papua New Guinea can be!!
Written by: Richard Parks, regarding partner: Karawari LodgePapua New Guinea is famous for its wonderful birding, including the amazing Birds of Paradise.
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE BIRDFAIR TEAM
Written by: Pavel SimeonovThe British Birdwatching Fair 2020 has been cancelled owing to the corona virus outbreak.
EU study on COVID-19 and protected area tourism
Written by: Paul GoriupIUCN are conducting a study for the EU on the impact of COVID-19 on ecotourism. Please respond to their survey to add your experience to the report.
Escape corona virus - go birding!
Written by: Pavel SimeonovNow is the perfect time to break away from the corona virus pandemic and find a quiet rural lodge where you can go birdwatching instead. Not so much self isolation as a bit of healthy self indulgence. Take a look at our places and chose one to visit now.
GREAT BUSTARD BRIGADE STARTS WORKING
Written by: Pavel Simeonov, regarding partner: Branta Birding LodgeBed & Birding is launching an appeal, asking conservationists and volunteers to become a “Great Bustard defender” by joining our team locally to ensure a permanent patrol in Bulgarian Coastal Dobrogea, using 4WD vehicles to prevent illegal actions toward a young male Great Bustard (Otis tarda) staging near Durankulak lake.
Season's Greetings
Written by: Tatyana SimeonovaBed & Birding team wishes you Great Christmas Birding and all the best for a Happy and Healthy New Year 2020!
REOPENING OF AMBUA LODGE
Written by: Bob Bates, regarding partner: Ambua LodgeAmbua Lodge, Hela Province, Bed & Birding partner in Papua New Guinea has reopened and is operating normally.
The Delightful Danube Delta
Written by: Andrei Prodan, regarding partner: Bunica MariaAndrei Prodan of Bunica Maria lodge writes about his love for the Danube Delta and its birds.
Grey Phalarope pays a visit to Bed & Birding partner!
Written by: Paul Goriup, regarding partner: Branta Birding LodgeGrey Phalarope (Phalaropus fulicarius) has been spotted on the Black Sea coast opposite Bed and Birding partner in north-east Bulgaria.
Bed and Birding Accommodation Guide 2019/2020
Written by: Pavel SimeonovAccommodation Guide to leading birdwatching lodges, houses, hotels and cottages around the world - homes made for birders.
The first ever translocation of the Aquatic Warbler is successful!
Written by: Pavel SimeonovThe first ever translocation of aquatic warbler (Acrocephalus paludicola) is successful! This small bird of northern Europe is almost extinct but a new project with partners from Belarus, Lithuania and Poland gives hope to its long-term survival. The birds that were moved from Belarus to Lithuania have returned this year to the new habitats.
British Birdwatching Fair 2019
Written by: Pavel SimeonovWe are very happy to announce that, once again, Bed & Birding will hold a stand at the British Birdwatching Fair. Come and meet us at Marquee 1, stand number 37 at the BBWF, 16th, 17th and 18th August 2019, Rutland Water Nature Reserve, Agleton, Rutland, UK.
Karawari Lodge - New Product Update
Written by: Bob Bates, regarding partner: Karawari LodgeKarawari Lodge, our Bed & Birding partner in Papua New Guinea, has a commanding view over the East Sepik area and is located on the Karawari River which is a tributary of the Sepik River.
Birds of the Danube Delta and Dobrogea Region
Written by: Iliuta Goean, regarding partner: Discover Danube DeltaA New checklist of the birds of the Danube Delta and Dobrogea Region has been published in Romania.
The second Estonian Bird Fair in Tuulingu - Matsalu National Park!
Written by: Pavel Simeonov, regarding partner: Tuulingu Holiday HouseThe second Birdfair in Estonia will take place on 4th May 2019 at the Haeska Observation Tower on the northern shore of Matsalu Bay.
Albena Sea Resort, Bed and Birding partner in Bulgaria
Written by: Krassimir Stanev, regarding partner: Hotel Arabella BeachAlbena Sea Resort in northeastern Bulgaria - recently hosted a press conference concerning an important EU-funded project for the restoration and protection of Baltata Nature Reserve, which lies next to the premier Eco-friendly resort in the country.
Rondon Ridge - New Product Update
Written by: Bob BatesRondon Ridge Lodge is located at 2,100 meters above sea level in the refreshing Papua New Guinea Highlands.
A welcome to Bed and Birding by Nigel Marven
Written by: Nigel MarvenBy patronizing Bed & Birding establishments, birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts may rest assured that to stay with any of the B&B partners constitutes an ethically sound choice: Eco-sustainability being a key ethos. In short, Bed & Birding is the only enterprise on Earth through which you will find “Homes designed for Birders!”
Bed and Birding Accommodation Guide 2018/2019
Written by: Paul GoriupGuide to leading birdwatching lodges, hotels and cottages around the world - homes made for birders.
In memoriam: Tanyo Michev – Bastion of Bulgarian Ornithology
Written by: Pavel SimeonovA great Bulgarian ornithologist and conservationist, as well as staunch supporter of Bed & Birding concept, passed away on Christmas Day.
Bed & Birding partner hosts a mega rare winter visitor!
Written by: Pavel SimeonovWe wish all our Bed and Birding Partners a very Merry Christmas as well as a Happy and Prosperous New Year!
Cooperation Agreement
Written by: Pavel SimeonovCooperation Agreement concluded between Bed & Birding and Swarovski Optik.
Celebrating 30 years Birdfair
Written by: Paul GoriupWe are very pleased to announce that, once again, Bed & Birding will hold a stand at the British Birdwatching Fair.
Swarovski Optik has become a corporate partner of Bed & Birding.
Written by: Pavel SimeonovWe are proud that this year Swarovski Optik have given us their support; such recognition is a real boost for our network and bodes well for our future development.
Seasonal greetings!
Written by: Pavel SimeonovDear Bed & Birding partner, We wish you a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year - and especially great success for all your birding activities!
Birdfair 2017
Written by: Pavel SimeonovOnce again, our forth year at the British Bird Fair was a great success.
Trans Niugini Tours announces new Presidential Suite at Rondon Ridge
Written by: Bob Bates, regarding partner: Rondon Ridge LodgeA new Presidential Suite has been added to Rondon Ridge, named Villa Wingti after a previous PNG Prime Minister who was born in the Mount Hagen area.
Great Birding opportunities at Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge
Written by: Richard Parsons, regarding partner: Bellavista Cloud Forest LodgeConservation and Birdwatching at Bellavista Lodge and Reserve is our reason for existence.
Superb Birding at Rondon Ridge Lodge, Papua New Guinea
Written by: Tony Palliser & Geoffrey Jones, regarding partner: Rondon Ridge LodgeBed & Birding Partner Trans Niugini Tours wins high praise
Bed & Birding partner hosts a mega rare bird from Siberia.
Written by: Vida Laukžemienė, regarding partner: Minges LodgeSiberian Accentor (Prunella montanella) reported from Lithuania.
Birdfair 2016
Written by: Pavel SimeonovOur third year at the British Bird Fair was the most successful ever. The oldest and largest Bird Fair anywhere (it has over 22,000 visitors) was held from 19 to 21 August 2016.
Seasonal Greetings
Written by: Bed & Birding TeamMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2016 !
B&B Partner hosts exotic visitor!
Written by: Paul Goriup, regarding partner: Branta Birding LodgePallas’s Leaf Warbler (Phylloscopus proregulus) reported from Bulgaria.
Partner from Bahamas joins Bed & Birding
Written by: Pavel SimeonovWe are delighted to announce that Grand Bahama Birders' B&B, located in the western part of the Grand Bahama Island, is the latest partner to join Bed & Birding.
Our rules count
Written by: Paul GoriupTermination of Bed and Birding membership
British Birdwatching Fair 2015
Written by: Pavel SimeonovOur stand at the British Bird Fair last week was a great success. We were visited by many potential partners from around the world, Norway to New Zealand, Australia to Argentina, Ethiopia to Ecuador, Iceland to Bahamas... We are looking forward to welcoming several new partners in the near future.
New Partner from Panama
Written by: Pavel SimeonovWe are very pleased to welcome Al Natural Resort in Panama as our newest Bed & Birding partner. Come and meet us at our stand 34 in Marquee 1 at the British Bird Fair to learn more.
16 New Partners join Bed & Birding family
Written by: Pavel SimeonovWe are delighted to announce that over the last year our partnership has more than doubled from 11 lodges to 24 lodges, and from 8 countries to 13 countries.
Season's Greetings
Written by: Pavel SimeonovMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
First guests for Iris Cottage, Ukraine
Written by: Paul Goriup, regarding partner: Iris cottageIn spite of the troubles in eastern Ukraine, some birders still enjoy the Danube region of the country
Bed & Birding shaking hands across the globe!
Written by: Pavel SimeonovBed and Birding exhibited successfully at the Bird fair 2014.
New Partners join Bed & Birding network
Written by: Paul GoriupWe are delighted to announce that Bed & Birding has recently welcomed five new partners from Greece, Bulgaria, Finland, UK and Peru.
British Birdwatching Fair 2014
Written by: Tatyana SimeonovaBed & Birding will hold a stand at the Birdfair 2014.
Season's Greetings!
Written by: Bed & Birding teamWe wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year 2014!
Partner from Danube Delta in Romania joins B&B
Written by: Paul GoriupWe are delighted to announce that Complex Cormoran, an outstanding location in the Romanian Danube Delta on the left bank of the Sfintu Gheorghe branch is the latest partner to join Bed & Birding.
Bed & Birding - Homes made for Birders!
Written by: Bed & Birding teamDear Fellow Birders, Dear Accommodation Providers! We are delighted to bring to your attention the creation of our blog, in which we would like to share information related to the Bed & Birding network. The following is a brief outline statement concerning this new concept in bird-tour management, accommodation and promotion.
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