PICO BONITO LODGE
"The Jewel of Central America's Caribbean Coast"
February 15-22, 2013
Trip is Full
Leader: Simon Thompson
Situated within the buffer zone of Pico Bonito National Park on the north coast of Honduras, the Lodge at Pico Bonito has flown onto the birding scene within the last couple of years. Often referred to as the jewel of Central America's Caribbean coast and home to over 420 species of birds, tropical amphibians and exotic mammals.
PICO BONITO LODGE
"The Jewel of Central America's Caribbean Coast"
February 23-March 2, 2013
Trip is Full
Leader: Simon Thompson
Situated within the buffer zone of Pico Bonito National Park on the north coast of Honduras, the Lodge at Pico Bonito has flown onto the birding scene within the last couple of years. Often referred to as the jewel of Central America's Caribbean coast and home to over 420 species of birds, tropical amphibians and exotic mammals.
CANOPY TOWER & CANOPY LODGE
"Superb Rainforest Birding"
March 14 - 23, 2013
Leader: Simon Thompson
Panama is the geographical crossroads of North and South America, where the flora and fauna of the Americas meet, intermingle and produce an overwhelming variety of both plants and animals. Panama covers an area of 75,648 square kilometers, somewhat smaller than the state of South Carolina, but with over 880 species of birds recorded from within its borders.
Antioquia Circuit
March 15-25, 2013
with Mark Welford
With almost 1,900 bird species, Colombia hosts more bird species than any other country! It is also extraordinary for birds and biodiversity because of its strategic location –at the gateway to Central and South America and a remarkable topography with three huge mountain ranges that straddle the equator and harbor an unrivalled complex of ecosystems.
East Anglia & Yorkshire
May 11-23, 2013
Leader: Simon Thompson
The eastern counties of England are well known for their rural beauty, picturesque fishing towns and excellent seafood. They are also home to one of the richest bird populations in Britain, which is well represented within the bird and wildlife reserves found throughout the region.
"Birding in Paradise"
July 2 - August 8, 2013
Optional Extension to
New Britain August 8-12, 2013
with Simon Thompson
Of all the birding destinations in the world, Papua, New Guinea would have to rank among the most fascinating & exotic. The virutally untouched forests come alive with incredible Fruit-doves, Fig-parrots, Fairywrens, Jewel-babblers, Pittas, Honeyeaters & Berrypeckers. Of the 740 species of birds recorded in New Guinea, 330 species are found nowhere else.
"Hummingbirds, Antpittas and Tanagers and much, much more"
August 2 - 12, 2013
Leader: Mark Welford
Our 11-day hummingbird special tour takes us across the Andes from the west slope and Choco endemic hummingbirds such as Velvet-purple Coronet and Empress Brilliant to the east slope endemic hummingbirds such as Rufous-vented Whitetip and Black-throated Brilliant. We also hope to see one of the most endangered and range-restricted hummingbirds, including the Black-breasted Puffleg on Volcan Pichincha. With over 135 species of hummingbirds and feeders at most ecolodges, Ecuador is an ideal hummingbird-watching destination.
"The Best of the West Indies"
November 16-25, 2013
Leader: Simon Thompson
Trinidad and Tobago is THE place for a first time exposure to birding the New World Tropics. Members of almost all of the South American bird families are found here and unlike in many of their mainland haunts, the birds of T & T are easy to photograph and seem to have little fear of people. It is often said that a first timer to the islands will add thirty species to their life list before breakfast. With over 430 species, a warm West Indian climate, excellent food and rich island culture, these twin islands are a perfect nature destination.
