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Let us plan your next birding vacation!
Welcome to our 2010 calendar of birding vacations (last revised January 15, 2010). Below you will find basic listings of our upcoming tours, with prices listed for both single and double occupancy.NOTE: All prices and dates are subject to change, so please check in regularly for updates, and call or e-mail with additional questions. We look forward to hearing from you!
**For a printable (PDF) version of our 2010 tour calendar CLICK HERE. To register for any of the tours below, please print, complete, and return the forms available AT THIS LINK.
WINTER 2010
February 10–14: Wallowa Winter Wonderland
Northeastern Oregon’s Columbia Plateau & Wallowa Valley NOTE: ONLY TWO SPACES REAMINING
Visit the Columbia River Gorge, Wallowa River and Mountains, and the rolling prairies of Wallowa County. Large wintering concentrations of a few special species surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in North America.
$1,455 single/$1,285 double, from Portland. Includes 2 nights in Portland (one on each end) and 4 nights in Enterprise.
Detailed itinerary (PDF); cumulative bird list.
SPRING 2010
April 5–15: South Florida Spring Migration — NEW TOUR ONLY TWO SPACES REMAINING
South Florida, with Dry Tortugas extension
Birding at Sanibel Island, Corkscrew Swamp, Big Cypress Preserve, Everglades, and Lake Okeechobee, with a post-tour extension to Dry Tortugas National Park.
South Florida Mainland, April 5–11, from Miami. $2,245 single/$1,885 double. Includes 3 nights in Naples, 3 nights in Homestead.
Dry Tortugas Extension, April 11-15 $1,775. Includes Larry Manfredi’s guiding services and boat charter (all meals and bunk on boat), dinners before and after tour, last night in Key West, transportation from Miami, and Steve Shunk as second guide for 10 passengers.
April 23-28: East Texas & Gulf Coast
Pineywoods and High Island.
Visit all the famous High Island migrant spots, plus Bolivar Peninsula, Big Thicket Preserve, and the East Texas pine forests.
$1,740 single/$1,500 double, from San Antonio or Houston. Includes 2 nights in Winnie and 3 nights in Jasper.
April 29–May 4: Texas Hill Country
Edwards Plateau and Brush Country
Visit Lost Maples Natural Area, Kerr Wildlife Area, Frio River, Kickapoo Caverns, and Fort Clark Springs.
$1,740 single/$1,500 double, from San Antonio. Includes 2 nights in Uvalde and 3 nights in Leakey.
NOTE: Take the 2 Texas trips together and get a free night of lodging in between.
SUMMER PREVIEW
June 3–6: Woodpecker Wonderland Festival
Join the third annual festival and experience 11 species of nesting woodpeckers on the east slope of the Oregon Cascades. Guided tours, presentations, and more than 150 possible species of breeding birds!
June 8–12: Daily Woodpecker Workshops
Specialized workshops led by North American woodpecker specialist Steve Shunk. Each day will focus on the natural history, behavior, and conservation of different suites of woodpeckers. Woodpecker Wonderland Festival attendees will receive discounted registration for these workshops.
FALL PREVIEW
September 17–30: Wings, Wine, and Wonders of Sicily
Two weeks in the Mediterranean, showcasing some of the world’s best foods and wines, ancient ruins, quality birding, and our guide, renowned European naturalist, Andrea Corso.
October 16–27: Ecuadorean Andes — NEW Exploratory Tour
A week in the Andean cloud forests of Ecuador, with over 500 species possible, led by international birder and naturalist Moez Ali.
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