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Provence Diary
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| January:
The Eagle owls start to 'tune up' in preparation for breeding.
Lots of raptors on the Camargue.
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| February:
Golden Eagles are out patroling territories and displaying.
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| March:
The migration. Sightings of 90 Black Kite; 18 Osprey; 8 Black Stork;
etc. in a single day!
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| April:
Short Toed Eagles and Egyptian Vultures. Little Bustards displaying.
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| May:
Orchids. Nightingales singing and Scops Owls calling in the village.
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| June:
Bee Eaters, Honey Buzzards, Golden Orioles, Purple Herons.
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| July:
The best time for beavers, the valley is blue with lavender.
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| August:
Families of Red Backed Shrikes and Bee Eaters seem to be everywhere.
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| September:
The migration, thousands of birds pass by from the huge catchment area to the north.
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| October:
Citril Finch. Red Deer rut. Mountains ablaze with colour as the leaves turn.
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| November:
Alpine Accentor and Wallcreeper are most easily seen.
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| December:
Chamois and Ibex rut. Greater Spotted Eagles and White Tailed Sea Eagles on the Camargue.
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What's different about Wildlife Provençale?
- Local knowledge...
there is no substitute
- No minimum group size
- The lowest prices
- The highest service
- Flexibility to suit your needs
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 Bee
Eaters flying round us on the Camargue and the Crau
were a special treat this summer.
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We are here to suit you, when you would like, and how you would like.
You are the boss, and that's what makes us different and better than the
rest. It is your holiday, not ours.
We provide a warm and friendly atmosphere where the individual is special
and not just part of a large group. We will operate 1:1 tours !
This is where the larger firms can't compete with us.
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How do I get there?
The Eurostar and TGV trains are proving to be 'the way to travel.'
Guests are met by the tour leader Andrew Hargreaves as they step off
the train.
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Tell me about Provence
For the naturalist we are located at a facinating cross over between
the Mediterranean and Alpine habitats. Where a succession of biomes
are 'telescoped together' between the ruggedness of the Alps and the
'big sky' landscapes of the Camargue.
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How do I contact you?
Contact us by email,
or call us anytime. We'll be happy to discuss your holiday plans
and any special requests you may have.
England:
Phone:+44 (0)1706 225407
Wildlife Provencale,
6 Wilkinson Street,
Dunnockshaw,
Lancs. BB11 5PR.
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France:
Phone:0033 475 273173
Andrew Hargreaves,
Montee du Chateau,
Le Village,
Ste.Jalle, Drome 26110
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