Destinations
Tailor-Made Wildlife & Birding Tours
With John Muddeman, you can design a bespoke nature journey that goes beyond the ordinary. Whether you’re dreaming of high mountain birding in the Picos de Europa, witnessing the majestic Iberian Lynx in Doñana and La Mancha, or exploring the volcanic landscapes and endemic species of the Canary Islands, John’s decades of experience and deep naturalist insight ensure a trip that is both rewarding and ethically grounded.
Custom Tour Examples
Here are several tailor-made wildlife & birding tours based on John’s past experiences. These are inspirational itineraries — they can be adapted in duration, season and focus depending on client interests.
Tour Name
Duration & Region
Recommended Season
What You Can See
Tour Name
Grand Spain Wildlife Tour
Duration & Region
10–14 days
Andalusia, Extremadura, central Spain & the Pyrenees
Recommended Season
Spring or Autumn
(migration, wildflowers)
What You Can See
Raptors and soaring birds at the Strait of Gibraltar; steppe species; Dupont’s Lark; Great Bustard; Iberian wolves (occasionally); mountain birds; Mediterranean flora.
Tour Name
Strait of Gibraltar & Migratory Bottleneck
Duration & Region
6–8 days
Southern Spain
Recommended Season
Autumn
(peak raptor migration)
What You Can See
Outstanding views of migrating raptors (e.g., Short-toed Snake Eagle, Honey Buzzard), possibly Eleonora’s Falcon; shorebirds; gulls along the coast.
Tour Name
Iberian Lynx Quest & Doñana
Duration & Region
8 days approx.
La Mancha and Doñana
Recommended Season
Winter / Early Spring
What You Can See
Search for the Iberian Lynx, plus otters, and a wide variety of waterbirds, marshland species, nightjars, other mammals.
Tour Name
Picos de Europa Wild Mountains
Duration & Region
5–7 days
Mountain-based
Recommended Season
Summer / Spring-Autumn
Alpine species in summer. Migration and flowersor in spring/autumn
What You Can See
High mountain birds, Alpine flora, possibly mammals; scenic landscapes, limestone crags, remote valleys.
Tour Name
North vs South Spain – Avian Contrasts
Duration & Region
8–12 days
Comparative tour
Recommended Season
Spring, Summer or Autumn
Depending on focus
What You Can See
Compare bird communities of northern Spain (woodland, mountain) with southern habitats (wetlands, steppes); species like Dupont’s Lark, raptors, passerines, and endemic steppe birds.
Tour Name
Islands of Spain – Canary Islands Adventure
Duration & Region
7–9 days
Canary Islands (Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Tenerife)
Recommended Season
Spring or Autumn
(migration & island endemic peaks)
What You Can See
Island endemics and sub-species: Tenerife Blue Chaffinch, Canary Islands Chiffchaff, Bolle’s Pigeon, Fuerteventura Stonechat, Houbara Bustard, Black-bellied Sandgrouse, Eleonora’s Falcon, and more. Plus reptiles (Tenerife Lizard), butterflies, and volcanic landscapes.
Tour Name
Armenia Wildlife & Birding Tour
Duration & Region
~12–13 days
Armenia
Recommended Season
Late Spring / Summer
What You Can See
Wetlands and forests around Lake Sevan, forested hills, and mountain habitats; species such as Caspian Snowcock, Golden Eagle, Booted Eagle, Black Grouse, Demoiselle Crane, Armenian Gull, Glossy Ibis, White-winged Tern.
Tour Name
Scandinavian / European Nature Tour
Duration & Region
Variable (e.g., 8 days)
Finland / Eastern Europe
Recommended Season
Summer
(long daylight)
What You Can See
Forests of Finland or Eastern Europe: potential species include wolverine, brown bear, owls, woodpeckers, grouse, and many butterflies and dragonflies
Tour Name
Scandinavian / European Nature Tour
Duration & Region
Variable (e.g., 8 days)
Finland / Eastern Europe
Recommended Season
Summer
(long daylight)
What You Can See
Forests of Finland or Eastern Europe: potential species include wolverine, brown bear, owls, woodpeckers, grouse, and many butterflies and dragonflies
Key Tour Features
- Expert guiding by John Muddeman
- Over 30 years of field experience in more than 30 countries.
- Bespoke itineraries
- Everything is customizable — duration, region, focus (birds, mammals, botany, photography).
- Deep natural history knowledge
- Everything is customizable — duration, region, focus (birds, mammals, botany, photography).
- Ethical wildlife watching
- Emphasis on minimal disturbance, respect for habitats, and conservation.
- Small groups or private guiding
- Ideal for both independent travellers and specialist travel companies.
- International scope
- Although Spain is a core region, John also led tours in Armenia, Canary Islands, Scandinavia / Europe, and more.
- Highlight species
- Iberian Lynx, Dupont’s Lark, Great Bustard, Canary-island endemics (Blue Chaffinch, Canary Islands Chiffchaff, Bolle’s Pigeon), Houbara Bustard, Caspian Snowcock, Golden Eagle, and more.
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