Grizzly 399 is gone but the iconic Queen of the Tetons will never be forgotten. A retrospective of Grizzly 399’s life in words and pictures.
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Southern Spain's unique position on the East Atlantic Flyway makes it a birding hot spot for endemics, near endemics, and migrating species from three continents. Andalucia's unique cultural and world-famous cuisine add a dimension that may make birding Andalucia addictive. These are the best viewing spots for the top bird species in Andalucia.
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Costa Rica is a biodiversity hotspot, and the sheer number and diversity of Costa Rica’s birds, 850 species, are amazing. There are so many beautiful birds; where do you begin – or end the list? Here are some of my favorite birds from Costa Rica’s west coast, including one so rare that there may only be 200 left in the world and the best places to find them.
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Mysterious and iconic, owls don't need bright plumage and intricate songs to impress. From the little Spotted Owl that started a conservation movement to the majestic Snowy Owl to that feathered comedian, the Burrowing owl, this is everything you need to know about eight audacious owls of North America and where to look for them.
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Costa Rica is more than beaches and birds. LOOK UP to find Sloths, monkeys, frogs, and maybe even a cat. Costa Rica’s rainforest is full of surprises!
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Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth. It is home to over 50 different Hummingbird species alone, each found in a specific region: highlands, lowlands, upper mountains, lower mountains, middle elevations, coastline, mangroves, the central valley , the cloud forest. Where do you begin? This is our guide to some of the best hummingbird-spotting areas in Costa Rica - and where to find 9 of our favorite hummingbirds.
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Southern Colombia is one of my favorite places on earth. Hummingbirds, monkeys, a rainbow of bird species and flowers, and the warmest welcome anywhere are why. The Huila and Putumayo departments are my do-not-miss regions, and the El Encanto Nature Reserve is my favorite place of all.
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Update on Snowy Owls from the co-founder of Project SNOWstorm, ornithologist, author, researchers, Scott Weidensaul . The latest news on snowy owls.
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Everything you need to know about snowy owls. How can you see or photograph a snowy owl safely and responsibly? What is an irruption year? We asked Scott Kruitbosch of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute in Jamestown, New York to tell us all he knows about snowy owls and how to keep them safe. Scott also filled us in on snowy owl behavior, where to see them, and his work in snowy owl conservation at the RTPI.
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Colombia has more bird species than any other country in the world, 1900 and counting! These are some of my favorite of Colombia’s 78 avian endemics, hummingbirds, tanagers, a wonderful owl and more. Life-listers beware! You can only see these rare and beautiful birds in Colombia.
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Summer 2023, what is happening with the famous grizzly bears in Grand Teton National Park? Wildlife photographer, Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven fills us in on grizzly 399, dubbed the Queen of the Tetons, and Felicia, 610, Blonde and the rest world’s most famous grizzly bears.
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Namibia, with over 700 bird species living among the lions, elephants, rhinos, zebra, and with plenty of room to breath and explore and the friendliest people, is one of my favorite places on earth, These are my ten best moments on an unforgettable safari that also helped save grassland habitat an ocean away in the US in New York State!
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