American Serengeti Series New Mexico is home to one of North America’s true can’t-miss birding hotspots. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge located near Socorro, New Mexico hosts ones of the continent’s most spectacular wildlife spectacles in fall and early winter. In October, Sandhill Cranes start arriving. The cranes are followed by an array of […]
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American Serengeti Series New Mexico is home to one of North America’s true can’t-miss birding hotspots. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge located near Socorro, New Mexico hosts ones of the continent’s most spectacular wildlife spectacles in fall and early winter. In October, Sandhill Cranes start arriving. The cranes are followed by an array of […]
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TRIP OVERVIEW Owls have a special allure. They are often linked to wisdom, intelligence, and mystery. Their large, forward-facing eyes are striking, and their nocturnal habits and silent flight add to their captivating nature. Finding owls takes patience, a keen eye, and detailed knowledge of habits and preferred locations. Minnesota is one of the country’s […]
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Ecuador is home to more than 10% of the world’s plant species. This 8-day exploratory trip hosted by Panayoti Kelaidis, Director of Outreach & Senior Curator at Denver Botanic Gardens, will showcase the country’s staggering flora. We’ll visit a variety of habitats from the Andean Highlands and Cotopaxi Volcano to lush rainforest and cloud forest […]
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Every winter, montane cloud forests in central Mexico host millions of over-wintering monarch butterflies. This aggregation of monarchs in Mexico’s central highlands ranks as one of the most impressive wildlife spectacles on the planet. It’s a must see for nature lovers! The monarchs aren’t the only winged highlights to be discovered in Central Mexico. In […]
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Magical Mexico: Mexico City, Monarch Butterflies, and Valle de Bravo Every winter, montane cloud forests in central Mexico host millions of over-wintering monarch butterflies. This aggregation of monarchs in Mexico’s central highlands ranks as one of the most impressive wildlife spectacles on the planet. When masses of butterflies are in flight, it sounds like rain […]
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Join Reefs to Rockies Co-Founder Sheridan Samano and some of the top guides on the African continent for this epic safari in search of the iconic big cats in the Greater Serengeti Ecosystem. You’ll begin in Nairobi National Park with a visit to the Sheldrick’s Wildlife Trust before flying to the Mara. First up is […]
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With some of the best birding in the country, birders from all over flock to San Diego County, California. Located on the Pacific Flyway and with habitats ranging from coastlines to mountains and deserts, more than 500 species of birds have been observed in the region. San Diego has been labeled one of the […]
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An American Serengeti Series Trip Collaboration with Birding & Beers Some people regard Nebraska as flyover country – a state to be missed as you move from one coast to the other. We wholeheartedly disagree. Every March, Nebraska becomes home to one of the greatest wildlife spectacles in North America. More than half a million […]
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An American Serengeti Series Trip Collaboration with Denver Audubon Society Some people regard Nebraska as flyover country – a state to be missed as you move from one coast to the other. We wholeheartedly disagree. Every March, Nebraska becomes home to one of the greatest wildlife spectacles in North America. More than half a million […]
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People have long been drawn to the unique and bizarre nature of carnivorous plants. There’s the Venus Flytrap with hinged leaves that snap shut around its prey. The sundew that lures insects with sticky gel secreted on its leaves. The pitcher plant with modified leaves known as pitfall traps. The coastal Carolinas is the only […]
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Roger Tory Peterson called Mount Desert Island, the location of Acadia National Park and the Acadia Birding Festival, “The Warbler Capital of the World.” While eastern warblers will be very high on our agenda, there is so much more to see “Downeast!” We start with a tour atop Mt Washington, New Hampshire in search of […]
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In the Mexican cities of Querétaro and San Miguel de Allende, wine and art converge in August – the time when the annual harvest in one of Mexico’s most exciting wine regions coincides with San Miguel de Allende’s Arts Festival. Join Denver Botanic Gardens and Host Yvonne Garcia Bardwell for a sensory experience that combines […]
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Southeast Arizona offers some of the best birding in the world. The region’s diversity of landscapes, elevational range, and plant communities provide habitat for more than 400 species throughout the year. Montane vegetation extending from the Rockies meets southern flora from the Sierra Madre Occidental. On the east, the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts meet. Cool […]
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The Destination Northern Quebec’s Ungava Bay and Gyrfalcon Islands will be our base for this 6-day wildlife expedition. Although not officially stated, Ungava Bay is without a doubt home to some of the highest tides in the world. At their highest point, the tides can reach 55 ft in height, a natural phenomenon that is […]
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THE DESTINATION: Chile’s Southern Patagonia is the last frontier of the American continent – a land of wind, wilderness, and stunning landscapes. During this wildlife expedition, we’ll have the chance to spot a wide array of birds and mammals, including endemics and quasi-endemics unique to this part of the world. We’ll visit the only colony […]
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THE DESTINATION: Chile’s Southern Patagonia is the last frontier of the American continent – a land of wind, wilderness, and stunning landscapes. During this wildlife expedition, we’ll have the chance to spot a wide array of birds and mammals, including endemics and quasi-endemics unique to this part of the world. We’ll visit the only colony […]
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