In Central Siberia
 Birding the Lena Delta RegionHost Dr. Vladimir Pozdnyakov offers two birding tours through
the Arctic's most important nesting area for migratory birds. There are 125 bird species.
The following species is of particular interest: Bewick's Swan (Cignus bewickii), Black
Brant (Branta bernikla), Snow Goose (Chen hyperboreus), Common (Somateria
mollissima) and Steller's Eiders (Polysticta stelleri), Sabine's
(Xema sabini) and Ross's (Rhodostethia rosea) Gulls, Peregrine Falcon (Falco
peregrinus).
In Extreme Southeastern Siberia, the Vladivostok
area
- Spring Bird Migration along the Ulike River
This
is a wonderful combination of several days of birding with deep immersion in backwoods
Russian culture. The location is an unspoiled coastal area and transportation is largely
by motorboat and hiking on hunters' trails. You overnight in tents or hunting
camps. The area is kept in a surprisingly wild state because of the confusing
maze of canals. This is a wilderness experience and your guide, biologist Yevgeniy Spirin will show you things few outsiders are
privileged to experience. Logistics and language help is provided by host Victor Kutyavin.
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