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Locations & Travel

Descriptions of hundreds of places to find birds and trips designed for birders.

Eye candy: Toucans and barbets are must-see species in Costa Rica

Eye candy: Toucans and barbets are must-see species in Costa Rica

By Jim Burns
Updated January 7, 2019

No bird family captures the imagination like the toucans. Here’s an introduction to Costa Rica’s six members of the family and its two similar barbets. Read More “Eye candy: Toucans and barbets are must-see species in Costa Rica”

Birding Maine’s North Woods

Birding Maine’s North Woods

By Erika Zambello
Updated October 2, 2018

A new national moment is the highlight of a trip to northern Maine Read More “Birding Maine’s North Woods”

A visit to Pihemanu

A visit to Pihemanu

By Hob Osterlund
Updated October 3, 2018

A nest counter on Midway Atoll confronts millions of Laysan Albatross, tens of thousands of Bonin Petrels, and one lonely Short-tailed Albatross Read More “A visit to Pihemanu”

December bird survey locates 21 Cuban endemic species

December bird survey locates 21 Cuban endemic species

Updated January 7, 2019

The spectacular birds above and below were photographed by birders who traveled to Cuba with BirdWatching magazine in early December 2016. Guided by biologist Luis … Read More “December bird survey locates 21 Cuban endemic species”

Five birding hotspots in southern Portugal

Five birding hotspots in southern Portugal

Updated January 7, 2019

If you’ve ever thought it might be fun to see a Spanish Imperial Eagle, one of the rarest birds of prey in the world, or … Read More “Five birding hotspots in southern Portugal”

In Peru, bird-feeding stations help protect hummingbird habitat

In Peru, bird-feeding stations help protect hummingbird habitat

Updated January 7, 2019

Virtually all our backyard birds would survive without our feeders. Yet bird-feeding stations can be crucial to the continued survival of certain species, and some … Read More “In Peru, bird-feeding stations help protect hummingbird habitat”

Forty years and counting at Cape May Point, New Jersey

Forty years and counting at Cape May Point, New Jersey

By Pete Dunne
Updated January 7, 2019

Cape May’s first official counter tells the story of the Cape May Hawkwatch on its 40th anniversary Read More “Forty years and counting at Cape May Point, New Jersey”

New birding trail connects southwestern Ontario’s best hotspots

New birding trail connects southwestern Ontario’s best hotspots

Updated January 7, 2019

Just in time for the spring migration and a host of upcoming birding festivals (see below), we’ve learned of a new trail that will help … Read More “New birding trail connects southwestern Ontario’s best hotspots”

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