Bird Watchers Digest - November/December 2010

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Wings N Wetlands Weekend: A Bird Lover’s Paradise—Flock to Great Bend, Kansas April 29-May 1, 2011, to explore three designated wetlands of international importance along the Central Flyway. Enthusiasts of every level will enjoy exceptional guided birding opportunities, education, great food and fun! Information at www.wetlandscenter.com or 1-877-243-9268.

MAGNIFICENT SPRING BIRDING—UPPER TEXAS COAST. Galveston FeatherFest, April 7 – 11— Expert-led events, 200+ species, High Island, historic area charm. www.GalvestonFeatherFest.com, 832-459-5533.

LODGING, MOTELS &
BED & BREAKFASTS

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY-ALAMO INN B&B— Famous amongst birders for comfortable affordable lodging, central location, outdoor store, optics, guiding. www.alamoinnsuites.com 956.782.9912

SOUTHEASTERN ARIZONA—Casa de San Pedro B&B. Territorial hacienda in premier birding area. Luxurious rooms with private baths + gourmet breakfasts. 8933 S. Yell Lane, Hereford, AZ 85615.

www.bedandbirds.com; 520-366-1300.

MISCELLANEOUS
& SERVICES
RENTALS & PROPERTY

BIRDWATCHERS’ PARADISE!—Patagonia, AZ luxury hilltop home on 36 acres. New construction, great mountain views, private, borders National Forest. www.vrbo.com/266824 Weekend/Week/ Monthly Rentals.

TOURS & TRAVEL

IT’S LIFER TIME IN BRAZIL, with Boute Expeditions! —The Best Guides & Itineraries—Pantanal, Atlantic/Amazon Forest, and Brazilian Northeast! www.boute-expeditions.com COSTA RICA BIRDING TOURS—Explore the astonishingly biodiverse habitats of Costa Rica with Cotinga Tours. Scheduled & custom birding tours. www.cotingatours.com or 1-888-205-6415.

NEW ZEALAND—WRYBILL BIRDING TOURS,
NZ— The birding specialists. Amazing seabirds
& endemics. Unforgettable birding with the
team that rediscovered the “extinct” NZ
storm-petrel. Web: www.wrybill-tours.com;
E-mail: info@wrybill-tours.com
LOOKING FOR A MEMORABLE BIRDING
HOLIDAY?—Lawson’s Birding and Wildlife
Tours—for the best of Southern African places,
birds and wildlife. www.lawsons.co.za,
info@lawsons.co.za; 1 888 300 3921 toll-free
Birdsbesafe Cat Collar — Protect songbirds
from outdoor cats. Safe, effective, tested design
uses bright colors so birds see cat stalking.
Birds fly off, safe! www.birdsbesafe.com

ECUADOR
THE MAGIC BIRDING CIRCUIT

• 1,000 possible species, 60 Hummingbirds • 4 Private Birding Reserves & 3 Lodges • Quito, Tandayapa Valley, Milpe, E. Slope • 17 minutes from Quito Airport • Private or Pre-scheduled Tours