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.
Read MoreSouthern 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.
Read MoreColombia 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.
Read MoreNamibia, 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!
Read MoreWinter in New York’s Washington County Grasslands is a time of owls and hawks and surprising little songbirds all from the Arctic. The Grassland Bird Trust land in the heart of the Grassland’s IBA is the place to go to see the wintering raptors and wonderful cold weather song birds.
Read MoreUpdated 2021. Only three hours from Manhattan, snowy owls, endangered short-eared owl, and a host of hawks winter in small town Fort Edward, New York. New York’s Washington County Grasslands are an Audubon listed IBA (Important Bird Area), a great weekend wildlife photography, birdwatching escape. and one of my favorite places in New York State.
Read MoreThe beautiful Sea of Cortez, barely a 90-minute car-drive from the United States border south on Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, is a warm world away from most of North America’s December freeze. The Sea of Cortez, earth’s youngest Sea, is a long, thin strip framed by Mexico on three sides and home to a fantastic array of marine life and birds. Uninhabited islands, perfect for breeding shorebirds, dot the Sea, initially and sometimes still called The Gulf of California. We explored the coastline and estuaries in Baja’s northern half finding a few still-secret places with good birdwatching and photography opportunities. We especially recommend two, San Carlos on Baja’s Pacific coast side and Bahia de Los Angeles on the shores of the Sea of Cortez.
Read MoreSpring is the time for migrants in Central Park. Tiny wood warblers, many of them Threatened or Endangered species, come by the hundreds migrating from their winter homes in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central and South America. They follow the ancient route we moderns now call the Atlantic Flyway. Central Park is a vital resting area for these migrating warblers and others, earning its designation as an Audubon IBA or Important Bird Area. Simultaneously, birdwatchers, wildlife photographers, and nature lovers from around the world also arrive in Manhattan. In early May, the Park becomes a month-long party of enthusiastic birders from casual observers to international experts, trading tips, sightings, and stories. Join the fun.
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