Global Birdfair: What’s on

Papua New Guinea - Dilger in Paradise

Join naturalist Mike Dilger as he shares his time fulfilling a life-long dream, exploring the planet's second-largest island and its captivating residents - the birds of paradise. Known as 'arena birds', birds of paradise are famed for their unique mating rituals and extravagant plumage.

Mike's passion for these colourful characters is infectious - this is a talk not to be missed! If you are also captivated by these birds, be sure to check out our tour Papua New Guinea's Birds of Paradise with Mike Dilger, departing in 2026!

Wildlife & Nature Writing on the Isle of Islay

Hear from naturalist writers Nick Acheson and Michael Warren as they share details about our first-ever writer's retreat to the windswept wilderness of the Isle of Islay, Scotland. This tour combines creative writing workshops and time out in the field, where you may encounter eagles, otters, wild geese and more!

Find out more about our Islay in Winter for Writers trip today before you head to Birdfair.

The Call of the Kalahari

At lunchtime, join tour leader Helen Bryon to discover the myriad of rare and iconic wildlife that have adapted to the semiarid savanna of the Kalahari Desert. Helen shares insights into this unique place and her time leading the rewarding Kalahari Conservation Experience and Kalahari Conservation Experience in Green Season. Staying at a private reserve, these trips allow you to actively play a part in preserving the Kalahari's fragile environment by undertaking daily activities with the reserve ecologist.

Baja, the Ultimate Whale Watching Destination

Join founder Chris Breen in the afternoon as he shares one of his 'secret' favourite locations - Baja, California! A destination that exceeds all wildlife expectations, Chris and clients alike have encountered humpback, grey, blue and fin whales, orca, whale sharks, dolphin, and more.

Be sure to discover our trip, Baja's Ultimate Whale Safari prior to the talk, so you can come laden with questions for Chris!

Brazil - A Tale of Three Biomes

Journey through three biomes of Brazil's diverse geography with tour leader Helen Bryon, as she regales you with insightful stories about her time in the Cerrado, a vast tropical savanna in central Brazil home to species such as maned wolf and giant anteater; the expansive Amazon rainforest, where sloth and squirrel monkeys occupy the canopies; and the Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland home to the iconic jaguar and hyacinth macaw.

All three biomes and their plethora of wonderful wildlife can be experienced on our Best of Brazil tour with Helen!

Australia - Wildlife Down Under

Join tour leader and award-winning photographer Bret Charman for our final talk of Birdfair, 'Wildlife Down Under'! Bret shares his passion for the oddities that call Australia and Tasmania home, from monotreme's such as echidna and platypus, to wombats and wallabies.

Often not the chosen destination for a photo safari, Bret's here to change your mind by showing you the incredible fauna he's encountered on his Australia Wildlife Photo Safari group tour! By the end of his talk, you won't want to miss out exploring this continent.

As well as attending our talks, come and chat about your holiday plans with our expert team on our stand, located in the Swallow marquee! We look forward to seeing you at Global Birdfair on 11th - 13th July.