Logistics and Location

This workshop will be held on Djerba Island, south-east Tunisia. The island is situated seven hours by car from Tunis, the capital. Most international flights arrive in Tunis-Carthage International Airport, but domestic flights between Tunis and Djerba (Houmt Souk) are available several times per day. Many charter flights also serve Djerba directly. Workshop Organization will pick up participants at Djerba-Zarzis International Airport.

Tunisia is a country of contrasts:

On a distance of only 700 km from north to south the landscapes changes from Mediterranean Oak forests, through agricultural and steppe lands to the Sahara, a sand desert. With an area of only 163,610 km² Tunisia is characterized by more than 1,300 km of Mediterranean coastline and an important number of natural and artificial wetlands including the second largest tidal zone of the Mediterranean Basin, the Gulf of Gabès. An extensive network of protected areas has been developed over the last 40 years including 17 National Parks, 27 Nature Reserves, 43 Ramsar sites and 46 Important Bird Areas. Home to 395 bird species, Tunisia is one of the main stopover and wintering areas for waterbirds in North Africa. Among these species is the Eurasian Spoonbill with very important numbers of wintering birds.

A full-day visit is planned on Saturday, 17 November by 4x4 vehicles to visit the best birdwatching areas around the island. Bring your binoculars and spotting scope!