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Birding
Video: Yucatan Peninsula Adventure
Holbrook Travel's Laura Hare discusses the Road Scholar program Yucatan Peninsula Adventure, during which she experienced some of Mexico's greatest treasures. From snorkeling with sea turtles in Playa del Carmen to visiting world renowned Mayan ruins, Laura reviews the highlights of this epic...
Costa Rica Birding with Renowned Author Richard Garrigues
If you and your family are interested in discovering the exotic wildlife and culture of Costa Rica, join the Audubon Family Birding and Nature program where parents, grandparents, and children can all partake in the adventure! This program will be lead by none other than Richard Garrigues, the...
Trip Preview: Costa Rica Neotropical Birding
Costa Rica's avian biodiversity is frankly quite incredible-- there are 894 recorded species, making this little country a birding paradise. At Selva Verde Lodge, visitors have countless opportunities to bird in the tropical rainforest while also taking part in recreational activities like river...
The Divinity of the Resplendent Quetzal
The Resplendent Quetzal is an important symbol in both Aztec and Mayan culture. The trogon's name is derived from the word quetzal, meaning "precious" or "sacred" in several Mesoamerican languages, so it's no surprise this bird was considered divine. The quetzal is associated with the snake god...
Photo Gallery: Birds of Ecuador
Thanks to its many varied elevations, Ecuador is home to more than 1,660 species of birds including 44 endemic species. Professional photographer Tom Ulrich has been leading tours around the world and considers Ecuador one of his favorite destinations for bird photography. Blue-winged Mountain...
Maya Culture and Birding Adventures in the Yucatan
Chris Fisher recently traveled on the Road Scholar program Birding the Mayan Ruins of the Yucatan Peninsula. His 13-day adventure was filled with exploring incredible archaeological sites such as Chichen Itza and Palenque. Chris also had the opportunity to see over 200 bird species, some very rare...
Christmas Bird Count in Cuba - Part 2
When Robert Norton set out for Cuba in December, his goal was to help continue the country’s participation in the Christmas Bird Count, a yearly census by the National Audubon Society that tracks data on bird populations. Working with local researchers and volunteers, the expert birder assisted...
Birding Adventures TV: Peru
Nikon's Birding Adventures TV recently returned from Peru and shot this fantastic footage at Inkaterra Hotel during their trip. Species featured in the video include an Emerald Toucanet, Blue-and-gold Macaws, a Harpy Eagle, and a Sword-billed Hummingbird. Learn more about the program here: https...
Christmas Bird Count in Cuba - Part 1
Robert Norton has been “chasing birds,” as he puts it, for most of his life. Through the years, his fascination has led him far and wide, and with his current project he hopes to shape a path for a new generation of birders. On December 14, Norton departed for Cuba to assist with the country’s...
Birding Panama and The Great Raptor Migration: Part 4
Azuero Peninsula Our Azuero Peninsula discovery began with a visit to Las Macanas Marsh in the small town of El Rincón. On our way to the site a wandering Limpkin made us stop to scan a rice field where we saw a Glossy Ibis, several Egrets, and some raptors. Once at the marsh we saw several Black-...
Birding Panama and the Great Raptor Migration: Part 3
El Valle-Coclé Grassands-Aguadulce Salt Pans We left Gamboa in order to discover the Panama countryside. Before our road trip we made a brief stop at the Summit Gardens, a former American scientific facility transformed into a Municipal Park. We visited the Harpy Eagle Educational Center where we...
Birding Panama and the Great Raptor Migration: Part 2
Metropolitan Nature Park-Gamboa-Pipeline Road Our day began at the Metropolitan Nature Park, a protected woodland located in Panama City and one of the few on the planet inside a major urban center. We spotted a Slaty-tailed Trogon that gave us great views, a colorful Blue Dacnis, Crimson-crested...