Birdwatchers' holiday check-list

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Birdwatchers' Holiday Check List

There's nothing worse than that long-awaited birding trip being spoilt by some last-minute forgotten packing. Make sure you have everything you need with this simple to use birders check-list.

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other travel health advice

Waterproof jacket
Day ruck-sac
Sunglasses
Baseball cap
Hat/gloves
Hairbrush/hair ties
Towel
Walking boots
Purse-belt

Birding kit

Binoculars
Telescope
Tripod
Digital/SLR Camera/video
Spare camera batteries
Mobile phone

Financials

Pre-purchased tickets
(air, rail, bus)
Booking confirmations
(hotel, B&B, travel)
Travellers cheques
Foreign currency
USD/sterling cash
Credit/debit card

Insurance

Travel insurance

Identity

Passport
Drivers licence
Memberships
(YHA, student/rail card)

Reading/listening

Field Guide
Maps
CD of bird calls
Local trip reports

Medical

Vaccination certificates
Mosquito coils
Mosquito net
Anti-malarials
Wet wipes
Medical kit
Sun cream/sun-block
Contraceptives
Aspirin
Oral rehydration kit
Blister packs
Vitamin supplements
Toiletries
Paper and pen/pencil
Emergency needle pack

Miscellaneous

Pen-knife
Tin-opener
Water bottle
Scissors/sewing kit
Reading/driving glasses
Compass
Torch
Alarm clock/watch
Plug adaptor
Sleeping bag
Tent
Camping accessories
Matches

Food

Chocolate
Energy bars
Water purification tablets

Add your own items

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