Bhutan – Birding, Mammals, & Monasteries 1

Bhutan – Birding, Mammals, & Monasteries 1

Bhutan – Birding, Mammals, & Monasteries 2

Bhutan – Birding, Mammals, & Monasteries 2

Behind the Scenes at International Bird Rescue

Behind the Scenes at International Bird Rescue

International Bird Rescue is the world’s leading rehabilitator of wild aquatic birds, and has been rescuing wild water birds for more than 50 years. Discover what makes them so special and help raise crucial funds to support both IBR and GGBA by participating in this fascinating Birdathon trip. We’ll tour their specialized facilities and meet experts in waterbird care. Afterwards, we’ll caravan in our cars to enjoy some great birding at a surprise destination.

 

Registration will close at 11pm on April 6, 2022.

Registrants: If you have any questions email rn*****@********************ce.org or call Ryan at (510) 227-6190. 

Point Reyes Seashore

Point Reyes Seashore

This trip is now full. You may register to be on a waiting list in case of cancellations.

Springtime is beautiful at Point Reyes. This five-mile hike will take you through lush riparian habitat, grassland, coastal chaparral, sand dunes, and beach. Along the way, enjoy wildflowers and ocean views! Extensive stands of pure Ceanothus are a specialty here. In past years we’ve had Virginia Rails, MacGillivary’s Warbler, Red Crossbill, Pileated Woodpecker and Red-necked Grebe. Who knows what 2022 will bring?

Virgina Rail by Jerry Ting

Logistics: Participants need to bring lunch & water and be able to walk five miles with a modest descent and climb. Please be in reasonably good hiking shape. 

Registration will close at 11pm on April 5, 2022.

Registrants: If you have any questions email rn*****@********************ce.org or call Ryan at (510) 227-619

Uganda: Gorillas, Chimpanzees, and LOTS of Birds!

Uganda: Gorillas, Chimpanzees, and LOTS of Birds!

Uganda has been called the Pearl of Africa and on this trip you’ll see why: we’ll see an amazing array of birds and mammals. We’ll also see spectacular scenery, including Bwindi Impenetrable Forest; Africa’s largest lake, Lake Victoria; and Murchison Falls where the Nile plummets 141 feet through a narrow gap of only 23 feet. We’ll also hike down into the Mubwindi Swamp where we’ll encounter many of the  Albertine Rift endemics. The trip to look for Shoebill at the Mabamba Swamp is in mokoros, small dugout canoes. Other wildlife-viewing boat trips such as on the Nile at Murchison Falls are on larger boats with cabins. The parks we’ll visit include Lake Mburo National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, and the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

Target bird species for the trip include the iconic Shoebill, Green-breasted Pitta, Great Blue Turaco, Ross’s Turaco, Red-faced Barbet, Nubian Woodpecker, Narina Trogon and the 20+ Albertine Rift endemics, including Regal Sunbird and African Green Broadbill. You can also elect to do either (or both) of two optional treks—one to search for Mountain Gorillas and the other to visit Chimpanzees. (For those who don’t choose to do these options, there will be additional birding options available.) Our other target mammal species will include Leopard, White Rhinoceros, Elephant, African Buffalo, Zebra, Eland, Hippopotamus, and a host of additional  primates, including Uganda Red Colobus, Guereza Black-and-white colobus, Grey-cheeked Mangabey, Olive Baboon, Red-tailed Monkey, and L’Hoest’s Monkey

Cost: $9,600 per person, double occupancy; $715 single supplement. Limit 6 people

Optional:

  • Mountain Gorilla trekking $700
  • Chimpanzee trekking $200

Complete description and itinerary can be found GGBA Uganda itinerary.

Email us about availability, or about any other questions, at tr***********@********************ce.org

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