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THE URBAN BIRDER WORLD TOURS

Wildlife where you least expect it!

Welcome to our new range of TUBW Tours many of which will be created and organised in conjunction with our new friends and travel partners – Bird’s Wildlife & Nature run by son and father combo, Tom and Steve Bird. Fully bonded and licensed with over 30 years of experience in wildlife tours they will handle your queries, bookings and travel arrangements on the vast majority of our overseas tours. We will be listing a whole range of new and unusual tours to amazing locales such as urban birding in Mongolia, migration watching in Lesvos, Greece, canopy birding in Panama as well as popular favourites like the Winter Serbia Owls Tour and Extremadura in Spain. So, keep watching this page for new tour ideas.

Learn more about Bird’s Wildlife & Nature and their relationship with TUBW Tours here.

We will also be running tours in the UK including the Isle of Wight, Norfolk and the very popular Scottish adventures in conjunction with the wonderful Grant Arms Hotel – the UK’s premier wildlife hotel.

Private tours with David Lindo, The Urban Birder, now available!

And do ask if you would prefer a more individual experience with a private tour for singles, couples or groups of friends or work colleagues with David Lindo himself to locations within Britain and Europe – and in particular his beloved Extremadura in southwestern Spain, his new ‘local patch’!

To enquire about a personalised private tour please contact us at tours@theurbanbirderworld.com

Tour discounts

Don’t forget that if you are a TUBW Community Member you may be eligible to a discount on selected tours. To find out more and to become a member please click here.

We do hope that you will join us on one of our tours and that we will be able to open your eyes to some wonderful wildlife.

The Urban Birder World Tours: Wildlife where you least expect it!

Testimonials!!

Extremadura, Spain was an excellent tour very well organised. Excellent accommodation. Good food, good wine and lots of birds. Very enjoyable.

Mike BeerCheltenham, England

I felt very taken care of on the Serbia Winter Tour.

Kathleen MillerWashington, USA

The Extremadura, Spain Tour was well-paced and varied, giving us a good feel for the variety of birding locations and bird species found in the region at this time of year. The guides were full of useful information of both a historical and a wildlife nature and we were treated to extended views of many species that I had only been able to enjoy briefly before. We also enjoyed great meals, a stunning residential location and many laughs with fellow travellers.

Charles FarrellManchester, England

I thoroughly enjoyed the Isle of Wight TUBW Tour. It’s a great opportunity to see birds in a little explored part of the UK. Like all of David’s tours, it was run at a relaxed pace and the early starts were always worth it. There’s no rushing from one place to another ticking off birds or chasing after a specific species. It was also great to have the opportunity to meet up with a local, knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide to show us around one of the reserves.

Clare EvansBrighton, England

I loved the pace of the Isle of Wight TUBW Tour and loved the excellent company of the small group of like-minded birders. The programme offered was flexible, varied and intense. This, coupled with David’s charismatic nature and expert knowledge of birds and the area, ensured that the dawn-to-dusk days were filled with spotting and identifying a huge array and number of birds and other wildlife.

SharanjetLondon, England

An excellent short trip to Serbia, and to Kikinda, the Owl Capital of the World. The Long-eared Owls more than lived up to expectations, with amazing numbers roosting in the trees, and very confiding, as used to people! Really good photographic opportunities as well. Birds in northern Serbia also included huge numbers of Common Cranes and other waterbirds, and daily views of Hen Harriers, as well as Great Grey Shrike. The trip is thoroughly recommended.

Jonathan Mercer Swindon, England

David’s Spring Serbia trip was fantastic! David teamed up with Milan, a brilliant Serbian guide, and we recorded over 100 species of birds and learnt a lot about the amazing habitats, wildlife and culture of Serbia.

Clare SweeneyBerks, England

I joined David’s Serbian trip having never been on a birding holiday before, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. David’s laid-back approach to birding, his infectious enthusiasm and keenness to pass on his knowledge, and his camaraderie with excellent local guides combined to make this a superb experience. As someone with little birding experience, I really valued his commitment to ensuring that everyone in the group saw every bird, and to enjoying every species we could see – not just the rarities or local specialities. It was also great to get an understanding of the challenges of conservation in Serbia too, and to see the outstanding work that the local conservation groups do to protect their wildlife.

Michael ReeveLondon, England

During my Extremadura, Spain tour much help was provided with identification by sight or sound offered with enthusiasm and consideration for variable levels of experience by group members.

John LilleyEssex, England

David Lindo is an ornithologist with incredible knowledge. His guidance and communication made our trip with him to Extremadura very special.

Charles HenryHertfordshire, England

David Lindo is a wonderfully knowledgeable guide who made every day of our tour in Extremadura, Spain special. His love and enthusiasm is very infectious.

Vivienne SchusterHertfordshire, England

I felt lucky to have met David. I can’t think of one other birding guide I would enjoy being together with as much as him.

Alan J. HirschStratford, Ontario, Canada

From the ice flows of Norway to the wetlands and salt pans of Spain and Portugal. From the plains of Serbia to the mountains and jungles of Peru. Over the last five years I have had the pleasure of visiting all these locations and more with David Lindo and TUB Tours.

As an individual who enjoys visiting both new and past locations coupled with a passion for wildlife and in particular good birdwatching opportunities, these excursions have always ticked all the right boxes for me.

Great company, exciting locations, reliable organisation, experienced leadership and guiding have resulted in amazing birding and wildlife all at an acceptable cost. I’m currently planning more TUBs trips for 2018 and beyond to add to the many wonderful memories already provided.

Ray York(Ipswich, England)

We have worked closely with David developing a bird watching tour to Serbia. His knowledge and creativity was second to none and of course, he escorts the tours with much enthusiasm and creativity which has gone down so well with guests on his tours. We look forward to working with the ‘Urban Birder’ in years to come as we continue to develop and expand on our birdwatching tours in Serbia.