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Global Birdfair Auction
We will have some amazing lots at the Global Birdfair Auction
Visit Teal Marquee to see the lots and make your bids at any time during the event.
Bidding closes 2.30pm Sunday afternoon.
Lots with email bids available (non-physical lots) can be made soon and will close approximately 2 weeks prior to the event opening.
Global Birdfair Auction Lots - WATCH FOR STAR LOTS
Lot 1 - Peter Harrison’s SEABIRDS: The New Identification Guide — The Conservation Edition
Peter Harrison’s SEABIRDS: The New Identification Guide—a comprehensive field guide to the world’s 434 species of Seabirds—has also been produced in a large-format boxed collectors’ edition with a global, numbered print run of just 1,000 copies. This larger format allows for the beauty and execution of the book’s 239 art plates—featuring more than 3,800 full-colour figures—to be fully appreciated and studied. As Peter has devoted much of his adult life to supporting habitat restoration programs, he has decided that a portion of the proceeds from this collectors’ edition will be dedicated to seabird conservation around the world. As such, Peter has named this book, the Conservation Edition. This 600-page book measures 22.5 x 31 cm (9 x 12 inches) and is autographed by Peter Harrison, along with co-author Dr Martin Perrow and contributing artist Hans Larsson.
Limited Edition Number: 0322/1000
Reserve Price: £850.00
VALUE £1000.00
We are delighted to announce that Peter and Martin will be attending Global Birdfair 2025
Watch out for details about their talks and book signing sessions
If you are bidding online please note that we will be adding a £10.00 postage and packing charge for delivery to the UK. We are unable to ship this item overseas.
Lot 2 - Seabirds And Whales Trip Gift Voucher For One
Throughout the trip you will have a great opportunity to learn about field craft and identification from our local expert guides in a small friendly group environment.
Each tour includes the boat trip cost and one expert guide in a small group of up to 10 clients. The voucher is valid for one person.
The meeting point will be at Staithes in North Yorkshire
Meet Richard and the team from YCN at Global Birdfair and buy a copy of Richard's new book - being released in April 2025!
Value £90.00
Reserve £50.00
Lot 3 - Naturetrek UK Day Trip for 2 for your chosen destination
Naturetrek, one of this year's Global Birdfair main sponsors, has offered 2 places on one of their popular UK Day Trip tours.
Their portfolio of Day Trips visit a wonderful selection of reserves and habitats across the UK, each guided by one of Naturetrek's expert naturalist tour leaders, many of whom are guiding you on their own ‘local patch’! Meeting at around 9am, and exploring largely on foot until around 5pm (though note that specific Day Trip timings do vary slightly by location and season), these trips are designed to spend a full day out in the fresh air, in search of a wide range of special British wildlife.
Meet the Naturetrek team in Swallow Marquee and you can listen to one of their lectures in "Plover".
Email bidding will open soon and you can also bid at Global Birdfair 2025.
Value £100-160
Lot 4 - Adobe Lightroom Tuition with Oliver Smart, Smart Images
Smart Images is offering two hours virtual Lightroom tuition to help enhance your skills and tailor your session to areas you would like to improve (i.e. collections, editing, processing, key-wording etc.). Tuition will be given remotely via Zoom and additional sessions are available on request.
Value £60.00
Lot 5 - Birdfy Smart Bamboo Bird Feeder with Camera & Solar Panel
Birdfy Smart Bamboo Bird Feeder with Camera & Solar Panel
Meet the Birdfy team in July to learn more!
Value £150.00
Reserve £100.00
Lot 6 - Angel of the North - Fair Isle 2006
Photograph by Rebecca Nason.
A 100cm x 50cm premium acrylic, lightweight, ready to hang, signed on the back.
Find Rebecca in Puffin Marquee
Value £275.00
Reserve £150.00
Lot 7 - Pair of Viking Optical Osprey 8 x 42 Binoculars
Building on the success of the Peregrine range Viking introduces the Osprey flat field binocular. With extra low dispersion (ED) glass objective elements and dielectric coatings on the prisms.
Visit Viking Optical in F2, Falcon Marquee
Value £499.00
Reserve £250.00
Lot 8 Signed Copy of How Birds Fly plus Canvas Wrap Photos by Peter Cavanagh
Peter Cavanagh is a bird photographer and author from the Pacific Northwest of the USA. His new book HOW BIRDS FLY: The Science and Art of Avian Flight has just been released in the UK and Peter will be giving an author talk and signing books at Global Birdfair 2025.
This lot comprises an autographed copy of the book and 41 cm x 28 cm (16” x 11”) canvas wraps of the two photographs from the book shown above.
Watch out for Peter's Turnstone Talk and book signing on the Wildsounds Book Signing area in Nightingale.
Book RRP £35.00
Prints RRP £100 each
Value £235.00
Reserve £120.00
Lot 9 Original felted artwork of Antipodean Albatross
Original felted artwork of Antipodean Albatross by Helen Whittle.
Incorporating wools, silks, chiffons and fibres for gleam. 44cm x 38cm
With many thanks to David Tipling for giving me permission to use his wonderful reference photo for the cause!
Meet Helen in Puffin Marquee
Value: £220.00
Reserve: £100.00
Lot 10 - Fantastic Falkland Islands Bundle of Seabird Souvenirs from the South Atlantic
Lot 10 - Fantastic Falkland Islands Bundle of Seabird Souvenirs from the South Atlantic
In support of raising funds for Global Birdfair’s 2025 Conservation Project, ‘Safeguarding Ocean Species’, Falkland Islands Holidays have proudly put together a selection of souvenirs which could be yours with just one Bid in the Birdfair Auction.
This exclusive Falklands Islands Bundle will let you enjoy a stunning collection of artwork, photography, and handcrafted gifts that celebrate the beauty and wildlife of the Falkland Islands.
Perfect for nature lovers, adventurers, or anyone enchanted by remote island life. Want to learn more about the Islands come and see Falkland Island Holidays in Robin Marquee
Includes:
• “Wild Islands” book by Renowned professional wildlife photographer Mark Sisson
• Limited-edition Falklands Fine Art Hemp Print of Cliffs and Albatross
• Falklands-themed albatross screen printed cotton tote bag
• A 1,000 piece puzzle of iconic Christ Church Cathedral, Stanley
• Set of 4 nature photo block prints
Value : £150.00
Reserve : £85.00
Lot 11 - STAR LOT - 7 nights at Serra Dos Tucanos, Brazil, Full Board
Lot 11 - 7 nights full board accommodation at Serra dos Tucanos, Brazil in a single en-suite room
Serra dos Tucanos. The lodge is located in 50 acres of private grounds with fantastic birding opportunities on site. To date we have recorded over 200 species within the lodge grounds, some of which include Brassy-breasted Tanager, Blue Manakin, Black-billed Scythebill, Variegated Antpitta, Maroon-bellied Parakeet, Blond-crested Woodpecker, Spot-billed Toucanet, Saffron Toucanet, Bertoni's Antbird, Giant Antshrike, Long-trained Nightjar, Bare-throated Bellbird and Swallow-tailed Cotinga!
The lodge has very productive feeding stations which attract various species of colourful tanagers, these together with our hummingbird feeders attracting species such as White-throated Hummingbird, Brazilian Ruby, Violet-capped Woodnymph and Black Jacobin provide great photographic opportunities.
Value £1400.00
Reserve £900.00
It would be for 1 person in a single en-suite room
For another person to come along the extra cost would be £1050.00 if they shared the room.
The prize does not include international flights, transfers from Rio de Janeiro or any guiding
BID ONLINE NOW BY CLICKING ON THE WOODPECKER IMAGE!
Lot 12 - Highland Escape at the Grant Arms Hotel - 3 nights DBB for 2 people in a shared room
The winning bidder wil enjoy a three-night consecutive stay for two adults at the Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey in a shared room, located in the beautiful Scottish Highlands —a haven for nature lovers and birding enthusiasts.
This prize includes:
Dinner, Bed &Breakfast for two guests each night Valid from: 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026
Excludes: Special events, themed weeks, Christmas & New Year period
Terms & Conditions:
• Prize is valid for three consecutive nights only.
• Al dates are subject to availability; early booking is recommended.
Not valid during special events, themed weeks, or any blackout dates as defined by the Grant Arms Hotel.
• Non-transferable, non-refundable, and no cash alternative will be offered.
Prize must be used in full during the validity period - no extensions will be granted. This prize has no monetary value and cannot be re-sold, auctioned, or gifted to another
party.
Booking must be made directly with the Grant Arms Hotel quoting the winning code for the Global Birdfair 2025 prize. This code will be given to the winning bidder after the close of the auction.
By bidding, you agree to these terms and conditions.
G.AHI
Meet the Grant Arms Hotel team at Global Birdfair in Nightingale Marquee, N1, 2
Value c £700
Reserve £350.00
Lot 13 - Natural Waves Textile Art by Jackie Murray
This textile landscape is entirely made from recycled natural fabrics which are hand dyed, and hand stitched with natural threads. The fabrics included vintage linen, silk, and cotton, hand dyed with weld, oak, woad, and walnut, the natural dyes of the Bayeux Tapestry.
The thread is vintage silk, the backing is
cotton sheet and it has a filling layer of sustainable bamboo wadding.
So much of our world today, and that includes creative textile and artwork, is plastic based when there are many versatile natural and sustainable alternatives
60cm wide x 40 high cm
About the Textile Artist
Jackie Murray is known by many as the Volunteer Coordinator for Global Birdfair.
However, she is also a talented textile artist well known for her naturally dyed and natural fabric wall
hangings. Her work is usually inspired by the natural world and has a poignant conservation message.
Jackie has shown her work in UK and in international textile art and quilting exhibitions for many years.
Value £150.00
Reserve £75.00
Lot 14 - Plastic Ocean Textile Art by Jackie Murray
Plastic is one of the biggest pollution threats to our oceans. This abstract landscape is a
hand dyed and hand stitched artwork made using only plastic materials. The colourful background is
constructed entirely from wet-wipes dyed with synthetic acrylic dyes, and the thread is polyester.
The shoreline scene includes some real shells and these are woven in using plastic found on the
strandline of a nature reserve – showing that nowhere is safe from plastic pollution.
The edging border is a woven plastic feed sack and the piece backed with polyester fabric and a
polyester wadding.
40cm wide x 60 high cm
About the Textile Artist
Jackie Murray is known by many as the Volunteer Coordinator for Global Birdfair.
However, she is also a talented textile artist well known for her naturally dyed and natural fabric wall
hangings. Her work is usually inspired by the natural world and has a poignant conservation message.
Jackie has shown her work in UK and in international textile art and quilting exhibitions for many years.
Value £150.00
Reserve £75.00
Lot 15 - Albatross Gift Pack from Falklands Conservation
A brilliant selection of gifts from Falklands Conservation - including
an Adopt an Albatross gift pack,
a copy of ‘Giants of South Georgia’
Black browed Albatross pin badge and
Bird Info and Identification Flip Book
Value £70.00
Reserve £35.00
Lot 16 - A photo book on the Bonelli’s Eagle
Lot 17 - Two framed bird illustrations by wildlife artist Paschalis Dougalis
Two framed bird illustrations by wildlife artist Paschalis Dougalis
Shown is an example of his work - not the pieces which will be at the auction!
Kindly donated by Hellenic Ornithological Society
Visit HOC at R86, Robin Marquee
Lot 18 - Membership to BirdGuides Ultimate PLUS
Never miss a mega with BirdGuides!
Meet the Birdguides team in Swallow, S49, 64
Value £99.00
Reserve £50.00
Lot 19 - "Fishy" items from Jack Perks!
Meet Jack Perks on his stand S14 in Swallow Marquee where you can find plenty of fish related items!
Jack is very kindly donating an items of his choice from his Wildlife Media Collection to the auction this year.
We look forward to welcoming Jack to Global Birdfair 2025.
Jack is also giving a lecture on Saturday 12 July at 12 noon in Plover.
Lot 20 - A day in the Cairngorms with Nick Baker for up to 2 people
Lot 20 - A day in the Cairngorms with Nick Baker for up to 2 people
Spend a day with Nick Baker around his local patch in the Cairngorms.
Travel, accommodation and food not included!
This will be organised at a time to suit both Nick and the winning bidder
Watch out for Nick at Global Birdfair in Osprey Events, the Discovery Zone, Owl Workshop and on the Zeiss stand F1 in Falcon Marquee
LOT 21 - STAR LOT - 18 DAY TRIP TO NORTH BRAZIL
Lot 21 - 18 Day Tour with Brazil Birding Experts for 1 person
On this fascinating trip through Northeast Brazil we will travel approximately 4.000km in 18 days, through the states of Ceará and Bahia. Although there is more than enough driving, the fantastic birds we see every single day will keep us motivated throughout the entire trip. We go from the endangered Gray-breasted Parakeet in Guaramiranga, passing by the gorgeous Araripe Manakin, Lear’s Macaw, Hooded Visorbearer until we finish our adventure in Porto Seguro with the magnificent White-winged Cotinga and many other specialties, crossing a wide variety of biomes (Atlantic Forest, Caatinga and Cerrado), habitats and many special birds and endemics along the way.
Difficulty level - Medium
INCLUDED
For one lucky winner:
✓ All accommodation
✓ All meals, including beverages (one per meal)
✓ All transportation (car, 4×4 etc.)
✓ Tour leader and local guides
✓ Entrance fees
✓ Drinking water and snacks during the entire tour
NOT INCLUDED
✓ Additional beverages
✓ Flights not specified in the itinerary
✓ Personal items, such as laundry or other personal expenses
Any visa or health requirements are the responsibility of the winner.
Value: £4038.00
Reserve £1900.00
Second space available if required at regular rate
Meet Brazil Birding Experts in Nightingale, N29, 30
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Medium. In most of the places there is very little walking. On 3-4 days of the trip there will be longer hikes that do not exceed 8 km. Not a photo tour but there are very good photo opportunities throughout the trip.
Traveller Reviews:
"Organised, always cheerful, took great care of me, effective communication, would highly recommend Brazilian Birding Experts to anyone" Gregory Nelson
A truly wonderful tour with easily the best tour guide for NE Brazil.....great knowledge , enthusiasm and skill....very highly recommended! Denzil Morgan
Meet the team from Brazil Birding Experts in Nightingale Marquee N29,30
Watch our for their talk in Avocet Stage on Friday 11 July at 3.00pm
Luciano Lima
How many "Amazonias" are in the Brazilian Amazon?
Discover birding destinations in Brazil’s "Amazonias," highlighting endemic species, unique interfluvial regions, and key centres of endemism
LOT 22 - STAR LOT - Sub Antarctic Cruise Birding Down Under
17 Days, 2 – 18 December 2026
ONE Berth in a Deck 4 Superior Stateroom, twin share
Reserve: £11,000 (worth £14,260)
With Heritage Expeditions - Find them in Swallow Marquee S43, 44
You can bid ONLINE NOW or bid at Global Birdfair
Antipodean Albatross
Join New Zealand’s pioneering, family-owned and operated expedition cruise company on the ultimate birding voyage and Subantarctic adventure!
Discover the 'Albatross Latitudes' and explore the world's most remote Subantarctic islands including Snares, Bounty, Antipodes, Auckland, Campbell, and Macquarie Islands, as well as the Chatham Islands and its outlying islands. The islands occupy the tempestuous latitudes of the Roaring Forties and the Furious Fifties, but they are also known as the Albatross Latitudes and with good reason. Ten of the world's albatross species breed in the region; five of them nowhere else but here including the Antipodean Albatross!
The Most Diverse Collection of Seabirds in the World
In fact, this zone where the air is never still hosts the most diverse collection of seabirds in the world. More than 40 species breed here - that is at least 11 per cent of the entire world's seabird population.
This expedition has huge appeal to pelagic enthusiasts, penguin fanatics and those interested in island endemics. Though you do not have to be a keen birder to enjoy this voyage. People interested in islands and island ecology, botany, geology, and photographers all enjoy this voyage immensely, as have those interested in the history of Southern Ocean discovery and exploration.
Heritage Expeditions is the world’s most experienced Southern Ocean operator and have been exploring the Subantarctic Islands with their like-minded for more than 35 years ensuring you will benefit from our unrivalled knowledge and expertise of the region.
Birding Down Under is one of Heritage Expeditions ‘signature expeditions' and featured in travel bible Condé Nast Traveler's iconic 'The 25 Best Places to go in 2025' list.
Click on the photo to bid online!
Don't forget to visit Heritage Expeditions in Swallow Marquee S43, 44 at Global Birdfair
Lot 23 - A Day with Mike Dilger around his local patch in Somerset
Join Mike Dilger and share a day with him in his local area in Somerset
Day to be arranged for the winning bidder!
These popular lots are always a fun way to experience nature - with plenty of anecdotes from one of Global Birdfair's loyal supporters!
Mike will be presenting on Osprey on Friday at 10.00 am and Saturday at 12 noon plus giving a lecture in Curlew on Friday at 12 noon
Lot 24 - Heron Painting, by David Finney
Titled 'Heron', painted in acrylics and quite simply framed in white to 23cm x 50cm
Painted and donated by David A Finney.
Find David in Puffin, P23
Value £150.00
Reserve £50.00
Lot 25 Swarovski Optik CL Companion 8x30
You’ll never miss out with the CL Companion. These elegant binoculars with impressive optics fit perfectly in your hand. They are always with you to ensure you make the most of every sighting. The CL Companion 8x30 binoculars are your practical companion for adventures in nature – whether at home or traveling. 8x magnification ensures a comfortable and smooth viewing experience every time. Weighing just 490 g (17.3 oz), the stylish binoculars sit ergonomically in your hand thanks to rubber armoring and provide a perfect overview at all times. A carrying strap and bag ensure quick and easy access to the binoculars and safe storage
Visit Swarovski Optik In Falcon F3
RRP £1,120.00
Reserve £600.00
Lot 26 - Páramo Poncho
A practical solution to rain protection without overheating in warm, wet conditions, ideal for sightseeing, wildlife watching, photography or fieldwork.
The Poncho uses lightweight Nikwax® Windproof fabric with zoned Pump Liner® in hood and shoulders for good water-shedding with minimal insulation.
Visit Paramo at R53,54,55,56
RRP £100.00
Reserve £50.00
Lot 27 Páramo beanie & neckwarmer, Moss
Lot 28 Páramo beanie & neckwarmer, Elderberry
Lot 29 Páramo Neck Tube, Fir
Lot 30 Páramo Neck Tube, Saffron
A stretchy and quick drying neck tube – a valuable addition to any kit bag for those who enjoy the outdoors.
Using directional Parameta® T+ fabric, the Páramo Neck Tube is able to move moisture away from the skin, keeping you dry while providing protection for the neck or head.
RRP £15.00
Visit Paramo in R53,54,55,56 Robin
Lot 30 Páramo Neck Tube, Saffron
Lot 30 Páramo Neck Tube, Saffron
A stretchy and quick drying neck tube – a valuable addition to any kit bag for those who enjoy the outdoors.
Using directional Parameta® T+ fabric, the Páramo Neck Tube is able to move moisture away from the skin, keeping you dry while providing protection for the neck or head.
RRP £15.00
Visit Paramo in R53,54,55,56 Robin
Lot 31 Nikwax Tech Wash/TX Direct twin pack 300ml
The No.1 easy to use, safe, high performance cleaner and wash-in waterproofing for wet weather clothing and equipment.
Tech Wash®: Cleans effectively, reviving breathability and water repellency. TX.Direct®: Adds Durable Water Repellency and revives breathability- in a washing machine
RRP £13.99
Visit Paramo in R53,54,55,56 Robin
Lot 32 Leather Care bundle
Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel 125ml
Nikwax Fabric & Leather Proof 125ml
Nikwax Waterproofing Wax for Leather 100ml
Visit Paramo in R53,54,55,56 Robin
Bundle RRP £20.00
Lot 33 Kingfisher Canvas Image by Paul Browning
Lot 34 Short-eared Owl Canvas Image by Paul Browning
600mm x 800mm canvas print - Kingfisher
I’ve been incredibly fortunate to receive some recognition for my work along the way; winning Sony Alpha’s Photographer of the Week in 2022 and more recently becoming Runner-Up in the Animal Behaviour category at the British Wildlife Photography Awards (2025). Being featured in the BWPA Collection 13 is a true honour.
I’m proud to be an ambassador for Paramo Clothing, whose ethical and environmentally responsible approach to gear aligns perfectly with my values.
FInd me around the Paramo Stand, R53,54,55,56 in Robin Marquee
Lot 34 Short-eared Owl Canvas Image by Paul Browning
Lot 34 Short-eared Owl Canvas Image by Paul Browning
600mm x 800mm canvas print - Short-earred Owl
Photography is more than just a job for me, it’s the way I make sense of the world. I’m never happier than when I’m lying in the dirt, completely still, waiting for that perfect moment of connection
between animal and lens. It’s what I live for. Sharing those moments through images and stories is what keeps me coming back.
FInd me around the Paramo Stand, R53,54,55,56 in Robin Marquee
Lot 35 Birds of the World - Second Hand Set
A second hand set of the Birds of the World generously donated
Good condition
RRP around £600.00
Reserve £250.00
Lot 36 Rufous Sibia Print
The Giclee print is A3 size and covered by an archival sleeve for protection
Kindly donated by Amano Samarpan
Hear his talk in Curlew on Saturday 12 July at 10.00am
Reserve £30
More lots to be added at Global Birdfair
More lots to be added at Global Birdfair
Note to all bidders: Make sure you collect any items you bid on if you are successful at the event on Sunday 13 July.
We cannot accept responsibilty for any items which you leave on site.
If it is possible to post the item we will email you to send an invoice for the winning bid amount you have made plus Postage and Packaging.
We hope you enjoy your visit to Global Birdfair
Our entry ticket prices are kept as low as possible to make the event as accessible as we can.
We aim to give great value for money whilst raising funds for our chosen BirdLife International Project - this year your entry money goes towards Safeguarding Ocean Species.
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