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At Avocet & Peregrine, our company is committed to crafting a distinctive blend of elegance, power, style, and luxury in the realm of wildlife tourism. We recognize the rarity of finding a combination of comfort, knowledge, and passion in this field, and our goal is to change that. Our mission is to make birding a seamless and enjoyable experience that leaves lasting memories.
“We strive to make birding easy, a delightful experience and fine memories to endure.
What drives us is an unwavering passion for our work and a dedication to providing exceptional experiences. Our journey began approximately a decade ago when we first delved into bird photography in Goa. Starting in our own backyard, we gradually expanded our horizons, blazing new trails where none existed before. Initially, our focus was on mastering the art of bird-specific photography, overcoming challenges like low lighting and selecting the right equipment. As time went on, our curiosity led us to explore the realms of bird biology, behavior, and habitats.
Our dedication and knowledge caught the attention of esteemed ornithologist and bird guide author, Bikram Grewal, as well as the Government of Goa’s Goa Tourism Development Corporation. Collaboratively, we published the first comprehensive Photographic Guide to the Birds of Goa in 2015. This guidebook goes beyond mere bird identification, offering valuable insights into various habitats and trails for birdwatching in Goa.
Recognizing the potential of bird tourism to complement Goa’s renowned beach tourism, Goa Tourism has become a steadfast partner in promoting birdwatching trails and activities. We maintain a close working relationship with them, conducting bird guide certifications, providing advice on related initiatives, and contributing our photographs to promote tourism not just in Goa, but throughout the country and beyond. Through our collaboration with Goa Tourism, we have also developed Fact Sheets for each birdwatching hotspot in Goa and maintain a comprehensive log of our trips.
In addition to our partnership with Goa Tourism, we have curated two thriving Facebook groups: Birds of Goa, boasting approximately 19,000 members, focused on birdwatching and bird photography, and Wildlife of Goa, with around 5,000 members, dedicated to biodiversity conservation. These groups serve as platforms for community engagement, outreach efforts, and sharing our knowledge and passion for birds.
“Our strengths are birding and bird photography in Goa through a thorough understanding of bird biology, migration and habitats in Goa.
Driven by our profound love for birds, we made the decision to transform our passion into a full-time career, leading to the establishment of our Goa-based bird tour and bird photography company four years ago. Our expertise lies in our deep understanding of bird biology, migration patterns, and habitats in Goa. Leveraging the tourism infrastructure available in the state, we offer visiting birders and photographers the best deals, including birding day trips, boat excursions, and all-inclusive birding stay packages. We also organize pelagic birding trips from Goa and Karnataka, and for those interested in exploring beyond Goa, we conduct birding and bird photography expeditions to Gujarat and Karnataka. These expeditions are designed to infuse an element of adventure and excitement into the experience.
While our primary focus is on birding, we also cater to clients interested in mammal photography or landscape photography expeditions. Our journey thus far has revolved around filling the gaps in knowledge about birding in Goa, including the provision of a comprehensive bird guidebook, detailed trail descriptions, and mentoring and hospitality services for birders and photographers.
“Our strengths are further reinforced by our understanding and relationships with our hosts who can assure their clients with the best attention, service and warmth.
Our strengths are further bolstered by our strong relationships with our hosts, who are dedicated to ensuring that our clients receive the utmost attention, service, and warmth during their stay. We understand the significance of comfort, rest, and recreation when returning to the nest after a day of birding, and we ensure that these aspects are never compromised, even in our budget packages. In these packages, we prioritize leveraging group sizes rather than compromising the quality of facilities offered to our guests.
We are thrilled to embark on this journey together with you, walking side by side on the trails and creating delightful experiences!
