(Dec. 2009) In the light of recent changes in the law related to nature tourism activities, Birds & Nature has presented to the ICNB a project of nature conservation and biodiversity, involving monitoring aquatic birds along the shore of the Sado estuary. This project was presented at the Observanatura Fair last October and the field work consists of monthly bird-counts at a variety of high tide roosts in the estuary, to be carried out by a team of volunteers, clients of Birds & Nature. After two preliminary workshops in November and December, the counts will begin in January 2010 (weekend of 30 / 31 st). Already we have more than 20 volunteers, but any person interested can participate!

(Nov. 2009) Within the programme Birds & More, Birds & Nature is happy to announce the launch of a new initiative, namely Birds & Frescos. The programme combines birding with an interpretative visit to sites of patrimonial heritage, in this case, painted murals (commonly called "frescos"), in the Alentejo. The organisation of each visit is a joint venture with Spira - Rota do Fresco, a company specialising in this form of architectural heritage. Two trips are already scheduled to Lagoa dos Patos / Alvito (the Manueline Fresco Route), on 6th February and 6th March 2010, respectively. For further details (click here).

(Aug. 2009) Birds & Nature has just established a partnership with Accessible Portugal, the first travel agency in our country specializing in travel for persons with reduced mobility. From now on, people with these kinds of needs can participate actively in birdwatching trips and courses in Portugal.

(Jun. 2009) Birds & Nature has just entered into an agreement with the BRinK Project (Biological Research in Kuzikus). This is an ongoing investigative project, being carried out with the assistance of volunteer observers. Its aim is to monitor and study the biodiversity of Kuzikus, a wildlife reserve in Namibia's Kalahari Desert, which to date is almost unexplored scientifically. Various biodiversity projects (on mammals, insects and plants) have been planned, amongst them some related to the birds of Kuzikus. Clients of Birds & Nature who want to participate in these projects can benefit from a 10% reduction in cost. Additional information about the projects and the application forms can be found on the website www.brink-namibia.com

(Jun. 2009) Birds & Nature has just launched it's programme of pelagics. Several trips are already scheduled. For further details (click here).

(May 2009) Birds & Nature has just launched its programme of birding trips outside Portugal. For further details (click here). 

(May 2009) Birds & Nature has just launched its new programme entitled Birds & More. This programme is made possible by bringing together birdwatching and other nature-related events. For further details (click here).

(Mar. 2009) Birds & Nature has just completed an agreement with the representatives of Zeiss in Portugal. We are very pleased to announce that clients of Birds & Nature can now avail of a 12% discount on all Zeiss binoculars and telescopes.

(Jan. 2009) Birds & Nature has just completed an agreement with the representatives of Steiner in Portugal, securing for our company's clients a 10% discount on all this well-known German brand's high quality binoculars.

(Dec. 2008) Birds & Nature is pleased to announce that our new birdwatching courses are now run in partnership with the Portuguese Institute for Nature Conservation and Biodiversity (ICNB). The agreement is a recognition of the increasing importance of education in relation to protected areas.

(Dec. 2008) Birds & Nature has just entered into an agreement with Software Hothouse Ltd., to distribute Remembird in Portugal. This is the first digital audio recorder designed by a birder for birding.

(Nov. 2008) Birds & Nature has just completed an agreement with the representatives of Pentax in Portugal. We are very pleased to announce that clients of Birds & Nature can now avail of a 15% discount on all Pentax binoculars, telescopes and photographic equipment.

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Birds & Nature Tours is a registered tourism company (RNAAT nº 25/2008 - Turismo de Portugal I.P.)