Hi I'm called Geoff Hainsworth and have been a member since 1968; not very active though it must be said! My son works at Natural England in Bury St Edmunds with a chap called Adam Gretton who has been searching for many years for slender-billed curlews. He has been to Russia several times and aquired a Russian wife on one visit! He is organising a trip to the Siberian Altai region next summer. It is been led by Russian guides and sounds really good and not too expensive. It is all based upon camping and a vast area is covered. I'm 72 and don't really fancy it at my age - bit too hard - but I told Adam I would advertise the trip on here for anyone who is interested. I have been to Costa Rica with Adam and his mates and can vouch for their expertise and field skills. I will post an itinerary with prices to anyone who emails me at captainbeff@hotmail.com Thanks and Happy New Year.