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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An American Serengeti Series Safari The Plains and Canyons of Southeast Colorado offer visitors unique historical, cultural, and natural wonders. A region of far-ranging contrasts with a rich heritage, this is one of the least changed areas of the state. Much of the terrain looks as it did centuries ago and wildlife are plentiful here, […]
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Colorado’s varied topography makes it special and a haven for birders of all levels. The Great Plains cover the eastern part of the state. The Rocky Mountains bisect the state from north to south and the Colorado Plateau covers much of the western side. This diversity of habitats, from expansive plains to majestic peaks, provides […]
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An American Serengeti Series Trip Collaboration with Front Range Birding Company Summer in Colorado’s High Country brings baby birds, doting parents, and ID challenges in the myriad of available habitats in Clear Creek, Grand, Jackson and Larimer counties. Join Front Range Birding Company and Reefs to Rockies in this 3-day trip to North Park in […]
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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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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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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 monarch sanctuaries aren’t the only highlights during our wildlife expedition to 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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