Saturday 8th November – Saturday 22nd November 2008 

Situated on the west coast of India by the Arabian Sea, this tiny former Portuguese state with its tropical white beaches, fine cuisine, winter sunshine and beautiful sunsets, is truly a birdwatcher’s paradise.

Our first base at Baga is ideally situated for visiting all the main birding areas, and it is quite possible to see as many as 100 species within walking distance of our hotel. Our second base is at the “Backwoods” tented camp at the foot of the Western Ghats. Here we have excellent opportunities to see a wide range of species that are either endemic or restricted. We will visit a wide variety of habitats, from rice paddies and coconut plantations, to estuaries, mangroves, marshes, jungle and a superb lake. From each of our two bases travelling will be kept to a minimum, enabling us to spend the maximum amount of time watching birds. Our visit coincides with the driest time of year when wintering birds are particularly abundant. There are also many colourful resident species and many that are endemic to southern India and Sri Lanka. Goa provides a marvellous, relaxed introduction to the beautiful birds of India, and an ideal escape from our harsh British winter weather.