Located at the southeastern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, Belize is the only English-speaking country in Central America. Unlike countries nearby (Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras), Belize lacks a history of Spanish conquest and high population densities. About a third of Belize lies in national parks and nature reserves and there are less than […]
Read PostThe second Costa Rica International Bird Festival will be held at Selva Verde Lodge & Rainforest Reserve from September 26-28, 2014. Selva Verde protects over 500 acres of primary and secondary rainforest and is home to more than 370 species of birds, including the endangered great green macaw. Located in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí in […]
Read PostReefs to Rockies Co-founder Sheridan Samano, an avid birder, recently wrote an article for Alaska Magazine. The Last Frontier provides ample birding opportunities. The complete article is posted below. Don’t forget to pick up an issue of Alaska Magazine to read about one of the nation’s premier wildlife destinations. AKMMG_140600_00048 AKMMG_140600_00049
Read PostGreater prairie-chickens are a lekking species of grouse that reside in open grasslands throughout several midwestern states. Leks are aggregations of males visited by females for the sole purpose of mating. Males gather together for several months in the breeding season, each defending a territory within the lek. Females typically choose to mate with one, […]
Read PostCosta Rica has long been known as a world class ecotourism destination and the Costa Rican Bird Route is considered the first birding trail of its kind in Central America. The bird route is another example of Costa Rica’s commitment to conserving valuable habitat for a variety of species. This project’s goal is to promote […]
Read PostEven though Costa Rica is a small country, its biodiversity is impressive. Only the size of the state of West Virginia, Costa Rica provides habitat for approximately 4% of the world’s species. More than 850 species of birds have been recorded there. That’s more than all of the birds recorded in the US and Canada […]
Read PostWhen a winter trip to Arizona landed on my travel calendar, I knew a search for Harris’s hawks was in order. Harris’s hawks reside in the arid southwest US, including the Tucson area. This raptor species stands alone when it comes to hunting. They hunt cooperatively as small family units. Why? It increases their chances […]
Read PostWe’re admitted travel junkies here at Reefs to Rockies. Every time we travel, even if it’s just home for the holidays, we try to fit in time to explore the great outdoors. Last week, I was able to convince a friend of mine to brave a chilly Dallas morning at White Rock Lake. Many hours […]
Read PostIt didn’t take long to notice a wide variety of bird species in front of our condo in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico. Located along the Riviera Maya, Puerto Aventuras is a resort area south of Playa del Carmen. A few short walks along the beach provided an abundance of bird photo op’s. Watching the resident pair […]
Read PostWe arrived to Otun Quimbaya after dark on a Saturday. On the way from Pereira we stopped along the Otun River in town in search of the torrent duck, a local highlight. We struck out on the duck, but did see a white-capped dipper in the river. Otun Quimbaya is located in the west slope […]
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