List of Tours

ABA Area

Migration on the Stikine
As many as 200,000 shorebirds stop to refuel on invertebrates nestled in the river’s mud flats, plus the largest springtime concentration of Bald Eagles in the world. Specialties include Thayer’s Gull, Black-legged Kittiwakes, Barrow’s Goldeneye, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Golden-crowned Sparrow, Northern Goshawk and Short-eared Owl. May 8-11, 2010.

Alaska Waters, www.alaskawaters.com. info@alaskawaters.com, 800-347-4462.

Pribilofs
Visit the home of millions of seabirds nesting in easily observed colonies, plus thousands of migrants. Best chance in North America for Red-legged Kittiwake plus opportunities for Asian vagrants. May 21-24, 2010.

Contact Lisa Moorehead, Wilderness Birding Adventures, www.wildernessbirding.com. info@wildernessbirding.com, 907-694-7442.

Gambell-Nome
Comb the boneyards, boatyards, marshes and ponds of Gambell, with Yupik Eskimo hosts for housing, then on to the variety of habitats accessible from Nome that make it one of the best birding locations in Alaska. Add this trip to your Pribilof experience. May 26-June 4, 2010.

Contact Lisa Moorehead, Wilderness Birding Adventures, www.wildernessbirding.com. info@wildernessbirding.com, 907-694-7442.

Caribbean

Trinidad & Tobago — Tour Itinerary
Enjoy 10 days in T&T with its unique blend of Amazonian and West Indian birdlife totaling 457 species. Tinamous, potoos, oilbirds, antbirds, bellbirds, and hummingbirds will enchant in this country acclaimed to be the best place in the New World to first experience the splendor of tropical birds. Dec 1 – 8, plus 2010 schedule to come.

Contact Bill Murphy, www.trinidadbirding.com, billmurphy8@sbcglobal.net, 317-407-0467.

Cuba's Wild Western Peninsula
This trip includes the Western Mountains and Zapata Peninsula with US leader and local guide Arturo Kirkconnell. Join the limited size group of licensed US birders and celebrate their 15th year of managing conservation and birding programs, led by the Cuba Bird Survey with The Caribbean Conservation Trust, Inc. Extension options available. Jan 6-17, 2010.

Contact Gary Markowski, Caribbean Conservation Trust, Inc., cubirds@aol.com, (860) 350-6752.

Western Mountains Zapata Peninsula, Northern Archipelago and Eastern Endemic Ranges of Cuba
This trip limited to 14 participants with US leader and local leader William Suarez. Excellent opportunity to see the treasures of Cuba. Apr 7-18, 2010.

Contact Gary Markowski, Caribbean Conservation Trust, Inc., cubirds@aol.com, (860) 350-6752.

Mexico

Copper Canyon, Mexico
Enjoy the wondrous diversity of the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Sonora and Sinaloa, from the lofty pine forests on the rim of Barranca del Cobre, through the maze of canyons and foothills, all the way to the rich estuaries of the Sea of Cortez. The 2009 trip netted such species as Mountain Trogon, Red-headed Tanager, Spotted Wren, Military Macaw, Golden Vireo, Five-striped Sparrow, Flame-colored Tanager, Hooded Grosbeak, Rufous-crowned Motmots and many more. March 18-29, 2010.

Contact Bill West, WingsWest Birding Tours, www.wingswestnm.com, wingswestnm@earthlink.net, 800-583-6928.

Central and South America

Guyana: South America's Last Frontier – Tour Itinerary
Explore pristine wilderness boasting a fantastic range of Guianan Shield endemics and Amazon species. Enjoy spectacular birding and warm hospitality in the only English-speaking country in South America. Feb 26- Mar 7, 2010.

Contact Siemer & Hand Travel, www.siemerhand.com, travel@siemerhand.com, (800) 451-4321.

Birding Costa Rica — Tour Itinerary
Enjoy ten days in one of the birdiest places in Central America. Resplendent Quetzal by your cabin at Savagre Lodge, Great Green Macaw overhead at Selva Verde Lodge, a hummer fest at La Paz Waterfall Gardens, more trogons at the fabulous Hanging Bridges, and the wonderful grounds of the Hotel Arenal. Mar 22-Apr 4, 2010 and Oct 25–Nov 4, 2010. .

Contact Rick Houlk, Ocoee Adventure Travel, www.ocoeeadventuretravel.com, rick@bluemooncruises.org, (888) 723-8622.

Birding Belize (with Tikal extension)
Over 600 species of birds flourish in this environmentally-conscious country, with Jabiru, Yucatan Jay, Yucatan Flycatcher, Yellow-lored Parrot, Orange-breasted Falcon, Stygian Owl, Keel-billed Motmot as some of the target species. Leader Glenn Crawford is the premier bird guide in Belize. Lodges offer great birding, friendly atmosphere, and delicious meals. Nov. 14-23, 2010 and Feb 11-20, 2011. Optional 4-day extension to Tikal, Guatemala.

Contact Wildside Nature Tours, www.wildsidetoursinc.com, 888-875-9453.

Europe

Israel: Spring Migration on the Arava Desert Flyway
An ideal time to visit southern Israel, the weather is still great, the desert is in bloom, the prospect of rare and enigmatic species is real, and migration is magical. Accommodations in Kibbutz Lotan offer a uniquely Israeli experience and central location to fabulous birding sites. Leaders, Neil Donaghy & Ashley Saunders, with top Israeli birder Jonathan Merav several days. March 22-29, 2010.

Contact Neil Donaghy, Oriole Birding (formerly Celtic Tours), www.oriolebirding.com, info@oriolebirding.com.

Highlands, Islands & Wetlands – North Wales & Norfolk
With its rich diversity of habitats, Norfolk is home to some of the UK's rarest breeding birds. We visit at a time when all summer visitors have arrived and the special breeding birds are well into their courtship routines. Leader, Alan Davies. May 11-24, 2010.

Contact Neil Donaghy, Oriole Birding (formerly Celtic Tours), www.oriolebirding.com, info@oriolebirding.com.

Pacific Ocean

Borneo: Broadbills and Bristleheads — Tour Itinerary
Explore Borneo's most pristine recesses searching out many of the jungle island's most sought-after endemics. We will visit Mt Kinabalu, the highest peak between the Himalayas and Papua New Guinea which offers Whitehead's Broadbill, Whitehead's Trogon and Whitehead's Spiderhunter, and the Danum Valley, home of the Orang-utan, Blue-headed Pitta and Bornean Bristlehead. Jun 27-Jul 8, 2009.

Tropical Birding, www.tropicalbirding.com, info@tropicalbirding.com, (800) 348-5941.

Hawaii 2009 — Rainforest and Dryforest Birding Tour Summary
If a trip to Hawaii is in your plans, birding with Hawaii Forest & Trail guides is the best way to maximize your experience. The Hakalau Forest National Forest Wildlife Refuge holds many endemics while the Rainforest & Dryforest Birdwatching Adventure on Mauna Kea offers more. Jan.–Dec.

Hawaii Forest & Trail, www.hawaii-forest.com, info@hawaii-forest.com, 800-464-1993.

Birding Wild Hawaii
Join Hawaii's foremost birding guide, Rob Pacheco, exploring the scenic parks and refuges of the Hawaiian Islands. Search for the local endemics and specialty birds, as well as seasonal migrants, while enjoying breathtaking views and stunning vistas. Oct 12-21, 2010.

Contact Siemer & Hand Travel, www.siermerhand.com, 800-451-4321.

Africa

South Africa 2009 — Various Birding Itineraries
Do you have target birds you want in Africa, and don't want to take a standard tour as the birds you need are scattered hither and yon? Do you have a few friends that you like to travel with that want to see specific birds in a specific region? Contact Avian Leisure for custom tours as you like it – you pick the place and the pace. Jan.–Dec.

Avian Leisure Birding & Wildlife Safaris, enquiries@avianleisure.com, www.avianleisure.com, +27 21 786 1414.

Escarpment and Kruger National Park Voyager Birding and Wildlife Tour
From the Highlands to the savannah, experience South Africa's incredible diversity within a compact area. A superb range of species and an ideal introduction to the regions avifauna and wildlife in general, with endemics and big mammals. Nov 1-10, 2010. An optional pre-trip, adding more activities to your trip, to Western Cape will begin Oct 22 and end in Cape Town on Oct 31.

Contact Lawson's Birding and Wildlife Tours, www.lawsons.co.za.

Antarctica

Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, and Falkland Island
A voyage of discovery to an awe-inspiring world devoted to nature, wildlife, science and peace. This tour offers stunning vistas, busy penguin colonies, seventeen landing days in the Southern Ocean, with a large, diverse and incredibly experienced Expedition Staff. Excellent birding leaders, doctor on staff, chefs, and hardworking crew of the M/V Polar Star. Dec 28-Jan 25.

Contact Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris, www.cheesemans.com, info@cheesemans.com, 800-527-5330.

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