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Birding Travel
Travel companies that are Birds and Business Alliance Members of
Tucson Audubon
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Andean Adventures
Sally Johnsen, 399-4050 or empidonax@netzero.net
www.sanisidrolodge.com , www.santaluciaecuador.com

No current tours.

Birding America
www.birding-america.com
Toll-free: (800)774-6150; info@birding-america.com

High Island Birding Information Center
Come visit us in Texas during spring migration from March 22 through May 4 for free bird walks, site information, rarity news, and bird talks. Check out the new website at www.birdinghighisland.com!

South Texas : Birds & Butterflies November 11 – 28, 2008 Tour price: $1780
Leader: Michael Retter. In addition to nearly 30 bird species found nowhere else in the US , the Lower Rio Grande Valley is home to an astounding 300 species of butterflies. Our tour will explore diverse ecosystems, from Tamaulipan thornscrub and coastal prairies to Chihuahuan Desert , sabal palm groves, and subtropical oak forests. Come with us and experience why the Rio Grande is one of the nation's premier bird and butterfly destinations.

Cape May : Fall Migration October 4 – 10, 2008 Tour Price: $1490
Leader: Jen Brumfeld, Michael Retter, or Moez Ali.
Cape May is the stuff of legends, with a place on almost everyone's list of top North American hotspots. The sheer numbers of birds that pass the point, moving south along the coast, must be seen to be believed. From the tiniest kinglets to the biggest raptors, we hope to take in an astonishing array of species, all of which have gathered within a relatively small patch of land. This trip is timed to catch the tail end of the neotropical songbird passage and the projected peak of raptor movement.

Borderland Tours
Contact Borderland Tours at 882-7650 from Tucson or toll-free at 800-525-7753, or at rtaylor@borderland-tours.com, or see www.borderland-tours.com.

No current tours.

Naturalist Journeys
www.naturalistjourneys.com
info@naturalistjourneys.com
toll-free 866-900-1146 or 558-1146

Trinidad & Tobago Ecology Workshop: Sea Turtles, Birding & More! June 21- July 1, 2008. $3390 from Port of Spain (single supplement, $450) Leaders: Dr Carol Simon and Dr. Howard Topoff www.naturalistjourneys.com/jcalendar/jc_TT08.htm Join us for a tour in which knowledge augments the beauty of tropical forests on the two very different islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Dr. Topoff and Dr. Simon know how to make learning interactive and fun and will share their expertise in animal behavior, ecology, and evolutionary biology. From the porch of famed Asa Wright Nature Centre you will marvel at the parade of jewel-toned birds right before your eyes! Trinidad hosts a pproximately 430 species of birds, 108 mammals, 2,300 flowering plants, and over 600 species of butterflies. Tobago, with more Caribbean characteristics, hosts approximately 200 species of birds, including 12 not found on Trinidad . June marks the start of cooling summer rains and is a delightful time of year to explore the islands.

Glacier National Park – Hiking and Nature. July 11-19, 2008 $2995 from Kalispell (Single supplement $795) With 3 night Pre-trip extension to Montana 's key wildlife refuges July 8-11 available www.naturalistjourneys.com/jcalendar/jc_glacier08.htm Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks span spectacular scenery in the Northern Rockies – join us to explore the scenic highlights of “the Crown of the Continent.” July is peak flowering season, when meadows stand awash with myriad wildflowers. We've carefully chosen hikes of varied pace to highlight the wonderful wildflowers and abundant wildlife of the area. In the high country we scan for elk, mountain goat and bighorn sheep, while in lush forests we look and listen for a variety of northern birds such as American Dipper, Gray Jay, Clark's Nutcracker, Townsend's Warbler, Lazuli Bunting, Boreal Chickadee and other species. We also learn about the region's fascinating geology and its rich cultural past.

Nature Treks and Passages
info@naturetreks.net,  www.naturetreks.net 696-2002

Copper Canyon Birding” October 18 – to 26 and November 29 – December 7, 2008, $2749.
A trip for all birders—from beginners to the “obsessed” advanced! See the best of Copper Canyon , from a roundtrip ride on the world-famous Copper Canyon train to birding in the high forest of the Sierra Madre, to the scenic van ride down to the town of Batopilas in one of the deepest canyons. See neo-tropical species such as Black-throated Magpie Jays, Eared Quetzal, and Russet-crowned Motmot. Sample the diverse habitats of coastal river plain, tropical thorn forest, tropical river bottom and high conifer forest, and observe the indigenous Tarahumara culture. Stay at comfortable lodges that reflect the best of the local ambience. View the itinerary and bird list at www.naturetreks.net .

Birding in Belize and Tikal ” February 7 – 17, 2009, $3499.
Sample the many diverse habitats of Belize , from savannah to rainforest, to an island inside the barrier reef. Plus two outstanding Mayan ruins—Lamanai and Tikal ! Belize is one of the most exciting countries a birder can visit, with over 550 bird species, 350 in Tikal and Guatemala alone. Tinamous, Hawk-Eagles, Forest Falcons, Crakes, Parrots and Parakeets, four kinds of Trogons, Puffbirds, Woodcreepers, Potoos, and Becards; all of these and others await you there. Belize teems with other wildlife as well, including jaguars, pumas, tapirs, iguanas and monkeys. We'll be staying at comfortable inns and “jungle lodges” throughout the trip. See the itinerary and species list at www.naturetreks.net/belize_birding.htm .

Rancho Esmeralda Eco-Tours
(520) 548-7278
www.ranchoesmeraldanogales.com
info@ranchoesmeraldanogales.com

Rancho Esmeralda April 18-21, 2008
Join the Desert Botanical Gardens (DBG) and Pinau Merlin, author and naturalist, plus birding guide Larry Liese and herpetologist Bill Burger for a fun-filled 4-day birding and natural history “ed-venture” of exploring lush Rancho Esmeralda in Sonora, Mexico. Our high guide-to-participant ratio makes for an exceptional experience.

In addition to our daily hikes in beautiful riparian areas and canyons, we'll also visit the Rio Arizona to look for nesting Black Hawks, Gray Hawks and Zone-tails, among other birds.

There's time for relaxing by the pool before dinner. Later, we'll blacklight at night for insects and see bats up-close-and-personal with our bat biologist. We'll look and listen for owls, night birds (possibly Buff-collared Nightjars) and other night creatures as well on our night walks.

The all-inclusive trip includes round-trip transportation from the DBG in Phoenix , (or Tucson ), 3 nights accommodations at the elegantly rustic Rancho Esmeralda Lodge (completely reserved for our group), all activities, excellent meals, 4 expert guides, and maximum fun.

PRICE: $915 per person (includes a $50 donation to DBG). Call Pinau for more information or to sign up @ 546-9409 or email at pinaumerlin@hotmail.com

RockJumper Birding Tours
info@rockjumper.co.za, www.rockjumper.co.za

Southern Peru – Amazonia, Andes, and Machu Picchu - Dates: 26 Jul – 13 Aug (19 days)
Hosting one of the most diverse regions in the world, this portion of South America takes in the best of the Andes and Amazon. We begin descending the eastern slope of the Andes, birding through temperate zones into montane cloud forest and to the foothills, while optically peeling apart layer by layer of these complex ecosystems. Afterwards we continue into the depths of the Amazon where we will thoroughly explore the Manu Biosphere Reserve, one of the most important and diverse conservation units in the world. Our tour concludes in the spectacular Andes, looking over the magical and mysterious ruins of Machu Picchu.
Cost: $5,350 per person, $790 single supplement

South Africa – Cape Wildflowers and Birding - Dates: 20 Aug – 2 Sep (14 days)
This comprehensive tour covers the most exciting regions in the Western Cape in order to experience the earth's most breathtaking displays of wildflowers and to track down some of the continent's most exciting birds. We explore the unique flora and fantastic birds of the Cape Peninsula area and the rolling sandy plains of the west coast before heading to the flat, sparsely vegetated plains of Namaqualand that offer further floral extravagances and showcase the globe's greatest diversity of succulent plants and a host of exciting dry country birds. Leaving wildflower country behind us, we make for the dramatic lunar-like landscapes of Augrabies Falls National Park and the fossilized riverbeds of Kgalagadi National Park teeming with wildlife and birds. We invite you to experience this celebration of the very best of South Africa 's Cape.
Cost: $3,650 per person, $360 single supplement

Tropical Birding
800-348-5941
www.tropicalbirding.com

High Island Birding Information Center
Come visit us during spring migration from March 22 through May 4 for free bird walks, site information, rarity news, and talks on world birding. Check out the new website at www.birdinghighisland.com!

Galapagos Endemics Cruise, November 20-29, 2008 $3,700 per person
Leaders: Scott Olmstead, Iain Campbell, or Nick Athanas. We have specially chartered a comfortable 16 passenger yacht to visit all the key islands for birds and other unique wildlife, and we have a chance to see nearly every endemic species of the archipelago. This is a great tour for both birders and naturalists alike, and offers outstanding opportunities for photography. There are still a few spaces left on the November tour.

Eastern Ecuador: Andes to Amazon, August 9-23, 2008 $3,300 per person
Leader: Jose Illánes. Enjoy the highest bird diversity on the planet while based in some of the most comfortable lodges in Ecuador . The spectacular mountain scenery of Antisana , the hummers at Guango and San Isidro Lodges, and the canopy walkway at Sacha Lodge will be some of the many highlights. This tour can also be combined with a week-long trip down the west slope of the Andes , based in Tandayapa Lodge, a hummingbird paradise. Contact us for details.

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours, Inc.
Contact VENT at 800-328-8368, info@ventbird.com, www.ventbird.com

No current tours.

This page was updated on 02/07/07