Please find the latest Northern Territory Government COVID-19 information here: Update Please note the following interstate Hotspots requirements for travellers. Directions for COVID-19 Hotspots via Hugh Crosbie Heggie (Chief Health Officer) on 7 August 2020: The following areas are considered to be a COVID-19 hotspot and travel restrictions may apply if visiting the Northern Territory. […]
READ MORESri Lankan Birding and Wildlife Tour: Trip Notes & Species Highlights with NT Bird Specialists
‘Immerse yourself in World Heritage wilderness and ancient cultural sites while searching for unique and endemic birds and wildlife off the beaten track in Sri Lanka’. ‘Ayubowan’ (I-you-bo-wan) ‘Long Life’ is the Sri Lankan daily welcome that sums up what Sri Lanka does, it welcomes you. From the people, to the pleasant tropical climate and […]
READ MOREEffects of Australian bushfires on birdlife & birdwatching tours
Since late 2019 catastrophic and unprecedented wildfires have burned across Eastern and South Eastern Australia (New South Wales, SE Victoria and Kangaroo Island South Australia) baring devastating impacts on native birds, flora and other fauna, as well as human communities and aboriginal cultural sites. Protected species in bushfire affected areas The full extent of damage […]
READ MORECanon Collective’s Northern Territory Regional Festival: Photography Workshops with NT Bird Specialists
Canon Collective are teaming up with NT Bird Specialists once again as the Canon Ambassadors hit the road for their third Regional Photography Festival of 2019, this time in the Northern Territory! There will be a jam packed schedule of brand new Canon photography workshop events from Friday 30 August – Sunday 1st September, exploring […]
READ MOREAustralian Geographic comes to Kakadu Bird Week
NT Bird Specialists’ specialist bird guide, Luke Paterson, has guided tours, activities and lectures during Kakadu Bird Week for many years (2011, 2015, 2016 and 2017). In 2016, Luke hosted an Australian Geographic team on birdwatching walks and a birdwatching cruise on Yellow Water Billabong. Check out these stunning photos captured by Don Fuchs: and read […]
READ MOREAustralasian Ornithological Conference Darwin (AOC) 2019
NT Bird Specialists are excited to be Local Organising Committee members for the 2019 Australasian Ornithological Committee (AOC) to be held in Darwin, 3-5 July 2019. As well as helping to coordinate the conference, we have also scheduled pre and post conference tours and will deliver some conference excursions. Registrations are now open Join conference […]
READ MOREThe Urban Birder films Darwin and the Top End
David Lindo, the Urban Birder, is the first ambassador for London Wildlife Trust. With thanks to Leica Optics, Singapore Airlines and Tourism NT, Luke Paterson and Ryan Sage of NT Bird Specialists guided the Urban Birder team in a 10 day birding documentary in Darwin and Kakadu National Park in April 2016. The documentary was hosted […]
READ MOREPast Newsletter Highlights and Touring Specials
2016 Newsletter Highlights and Touring Specials Click here to view or download online.
READ MORENew Ownership for NT Bird Specialists
Written by Gina and Mike Ostwald (previous owners of NT Bird Specialists and Mary River Wilderness Retreat) Luke Paterson joined the NT Bird Specialists team in 2007 and the bird story now becomes his! After operating NT Bird Specialists since 1999, it is time for Mike and Gina to hand over to Luke Paterson. Luke […]
READ MOREKathy Lette and the Getaway Crew capture the Top End with Luke Paterson, who has ‘The Best Job In the World’
April 2016 – Channel 9 ‘Getaway’ In April 2016, Luke guided Author Kathy Lette and the Channel 9 ‘Getaway’ travel show on behalf of ‘Scenic Tours’. They explored giant termite mounds in Litchfield National Park, had a ranger guide them around ancient rock art sites in Kakadu and fine-dined on a sunset dinner cruise with Nitmiluk Cruises, before winding […]
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