BRAZIL: Pantanal Bird & Wildlife Safari
The Pantanal, the world’s largest inland freshwater wetland, is a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts, and photographers alike. Situated in the heart of Brazil, in the state of Mato Grosso, this internationally-acclaimed ecosystem teems with wildlife, hosting a stunning variety of birds, mammals and reptiles within a diverse, lush landscape. Our trip is timed for the…
Read MoreUTAH, NEVADA & IDAHO: Snowcock, Cassia Crossbill & Flammulated Owl
This short trip to Utah, Nevada, and Idaho is designed to target many of the Great Basin’s most sought-after species. Our primary goals will be to track down Himalayan Snowcocks in the Ruby Mountains of Nevada; the Cassia Crossbill only found in the South Hills and Albion Mountains of Idaho; and range-restricted and shy Flammulated…
Read MoreTEXAS: Black-capped Vireo & Golden-cheeked Warbler
Pack your cowboy hat and binoculars and join this fun tour targeting Golden-cheeked Warbler and Black-capped Vireo in the Texas Hill Country! These handsome songbirds are two of the most range-restricted birds in North America, and the beautiful oak-juniper habitat of central Texas is the only place in the World where the two species breed…
Read MoreOHIO & WEST VIRGINIA: Follow the Birds to ‘The Biggest Week’
Of the total of 50 species of warblers possible during this Big Year Series, 38 species could be seen on this trip! And for 25 species—half of all the warblers for the Big Year Series—this tour represents the best chance of seeing these species for the year! That is, the highest probability of recording these species…
Read MoreCOSTA RICA 9-Day: Quetzals and Hummingbirds
Costa Rica has become one of the most popular birding destination in the Americas thanks to the abundance of birds and other wildlife. Thanks to Costa Rica’s incredible habitat diversity, and its location as part of the land-bridge between North and South America, it is home to over 900 species of birds that have been…
Read MorePANAMA: Birding the Islands, Highlands & Pipeline Road
This awesome Panama birding tour will offer a new adventure every day during our stay at the luxurious Tranquilo Bay Resort on an island near Bocas del Toro, Panama. The ‘ultra-luxury’ Tranquilo Bay Resort is one of Central America’s hottest new rainforest destinations for birding in Panama, a paradise that’s home to 400 bird species and a plethora of colorful Poison Dart Frog…
Read MoreOHIO & MICHIGAN: Magee Marsh & Kirtland’s Warbler
Witness the amazing return of neotropical migrants during the height of spring migration at what is aptly-described as “the Warbler Capital of the World” – Magee Marsh, on the south shore of Lake Erie in northwestern Ohio. The famed Magee Marsh boardwalk winds through a 7-acre woodlot that is strategically positioned between Lake Erie and…
Read MoreBELIZE 10-Day: Birding the Southern Coast & Forests of the Maya Mountains
Belize is the best location to begin your tropical birding travels! Located only a few hours from the USA, Belize is home to over 600 species of birds. Easy trails, comfortable climate and easy access to great birding locations make Belize a very special place to learn the tropical families. Southern Belize offers the most…
Read MoreMINNESOTA: Winter Boreal Specialties
Minnesota provides a wonderfully rewarding experience to birders brave enough to venture into its frigid, snow-covered landscapes. This short, wintertime tour of Minnesota’s northlands highlights quality over quantity; looking for elusive owls and other boreal specialties. Our trip may not often exceed 50 species, but there are always sure to be some heavy-hitters on that…
Read MoreJAMAICA: Endemic Birding
It should be no surprise that Jamaican birding is easy and fun! The endemic hummingbird, Red-billed Streamertail, is Jamaica’s the national bird, so it has to be a fun place to visit! Add in 27 more endemic species, and many additional Caribbean specialties, and Jamaica becomes a destination no birder should miss! Jamaica is the…
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