A Northern Pygmy-Owl perched quietly in Okanagan Mountain Park during a snowy Valentine’s Day search with my sweetheart. This tiny hunter showed classic bold eyespots and dense winter plumage. The encounter offered perfect birdwatching moments in prime Okanagan owl habitat. This rare winter sighting highlights excellent opportunities for guided owl trips in the region.
BOOK NOW – 10000BirdTours.com Vancouver Guides The Intro Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, also boasting world class bird watching. Cruise Ships headed to Alaska use this city as a major port. When docking in Vancouver, a unique way to explore nature, is a bird watching shore excursion. This is…
Ojai, California is a hidden gem for birdwatchers in Southern California. Just 90 minutes from Los Angeles, Ojai offers a unique mix of mountain canyons, oak savannas, and riparian woodlands. These habitats make it a magnet for both resident and migratory birds. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just starting out, a day trip through…
Birding in Tulum gave us a thrilling moment—a close up with a Pale-billed Woodpecker in Tulum. We found a pair during a guided tour of Laguna de Muyil with 10000 Birds Tours and Aracari Tours. Observing the Pale-billed Woodpecker at Laguna de Muyil was a unique experience. One perched on a pale tree trunk. Its…
On the outskirts of Coba Laguna, this Limpkin looked like it had just stepped out of nature’s spin cycle. It had its wings out, feathers askew, and probably questioning its life choices after a rainstorm. Native to Florida, the Caribbean, and much of Central and South America, Limpkins are specialists in one thing: apple snails….
At Corn Creek Station, north of Las Vegas, a brilliant male Mountain Bluebird flashed through the winter sun. The male, hawking insects with quick, graceful dives. This oasis in the Mojave Desert, is part of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. This park draws more than 150 bird species each year thanks to its rare spring-fed…
The Intro ​Panama is a beautiful country with a multitude of interesting sights to take in during a visit there, with birding being one of their specialties. The country is about the same land area as West Virginia who has just over 300 species of birds that live or visit there. Panama is home to…
