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Presented by Rob Ripma of Sabrewing Nature Tours
Date: Monday, May 6, 2024 Time: 10-11 AM Location: Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Fee: Free with registration Registration Required: Yes Class Capacity: 80 Join Rob Ripma, owner of Sabrewing Nature Tours, as he takes us on a journey through incredible Chile! From fantastic pelagic birding to the wonderful birds in the stunningly beautiful high Andes, the diversity and beauty of this country is simply amazing. During this presentation, Rob will show you what you might see during a birding tour to Chile. He’ll be sure to cover the lodging, sites, vineyards, and of course, birds!
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Presented by Simon Thompson of Ventures Birding Tours
Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Time: 10-11 AM Location: Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Fee: Free with registration Registration Required: Yes Class Capacity: 80 Join transplanted Brit, Simon Thompson, for an introduction into birding in the British Isles. From the coastal lagoons of East Anglia with their vast reedbeds and mudflats with Pied Avocet, Black-tailed Godwit and Great Bittern to the treeless highlands of Scotland where Willow Ptarmigan, Black Grouse and European Golden Plover nest, Simon will take us on a birding and cultural journey across the islands. Simon owns and operates Ventures Birding Tours based in Asheville, NC.
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Presented by Carlos Bethancourt of The Canopy Family, Panama
Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Time: 10-11 AM Location: Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Fee: Free with registration Registration Required: Yes Class Capacity: 80 Darién, in far eastern Panama, has long been known to avid birders as an impenetrable haven for rare species. In recent years, this wild and biodiverse region has blossomed into a must-see destination of Central American birding, famous for its localized specialties, South American rarities, and reliable sightings of Harpy and Crested Eagles! Join Carlos Bethancourt, lead guide at the Canopy Family, in-depth study of the region’s most sought-after birds, pristine lowland ecosystems, and rich indigenous culture of this remarkable region.
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Presented by Erik Bruhnke of Victor Emanuel Nature Tours
Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024 Time: 10-11 AM Location: Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Fee: Free with registration Registration Required: Yes Class Capacity: 80 Founded in 1976, Victor Emanuel Nature Tours (VENT) is among the most respected birding and nature tourism companies in the world. VENT has played a pioneer role in helping develop ecotourism, and offers more than 150 departures to more than 100 destinations worldwide annually. Come join VENT tour leader Erik Bruhnke as he talks about the VENT difference and commitment to excellence.
Erik will briefly cover the tours he leads annually, and in greater detail will showcase the many highlights of one of VENT’s newest tours, Minnesota: Migratory Gems of Hawk Ridge and Western Lake Superior. If you’re looking to learn about the northwood’s legendary fall migration, complemented with scenic lodging and spectacular taste-of-the-area cuisine, this presentation is not to be missed! |
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Presented by Dawn Wilson of Wildside Nature Tours
Date: Friday, May 10, 2024 Time: 10-11 AM Location: Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Fee: Free with registration Registration Required: Yes Class Capacity: 80 Compare the bird guide for North American bird species with a guide for bird species in Peru, and you will be amazed how a country just five percent the size of North America can have double the number of bird species.
Join nature photographer Dawn Wilson on a journey to explore the headwaters of the Amazon River - yes, the river starts in Peru and Ecuador, not Brazil - and why that lush ecosystem creates the most diverse habitat in the world. We will take a look at just a fraction of the birds found in the region, how exploring the Amazon River offers diverse opportunities and what the experience is like in the middle of dry season. |