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Holbrook Travelers Reflect on Hog Island Experience
Reviews and Photos from Storied Audubon Camp Earlier this month, an eclectic group of nature enthusiasts returned from a 5-day Holbrook program held with Hog Island Audubon Camp. This venerable hub for conservation has been welcoming birders, educators, and nature enthusiasts for over 80 years. ...
Debbie Jordan on Costa Rica with Mario Cordoba, her Birding Passion, and Traveling Now
Back from the Field: Debbie Jordan on Costa Rica with Mario Cordoba, her Birding Passion, and Traveling Now Holbrook caught up with our birding expert Debbie Jordan just as she was headed to Maine for a birding adventure, then on to Hog Island Audubon Camp. Debbie’s interest in birding was “seeded...
Birding and Nature Webcams around the World
While you prepare for your next adventure in the U.S. or abroad, find inspiration and embrace the joys of armchair birding with these live streaming webcams, which offer a glimpse into natural destinations around the world. Panama Fruit Feeder Cam at Canopy Lodge Chestnut-headed Oropendola by...
The 2021 Great Backyard Bird Count
This weekend, volunteers around the world are looking to their backyards and beyond in the name of science during the Great Backyard Bird Count. The observations recorded during this citizen science event will help researchers better understand population trends and migrations patterns—and you can...
An Interview with Holbrook Birding Guide Mario Córdoba
Mario Córdoba Hidalgo is a familiar face to many Holbrook travelers. Born in 1973 in Quesada, San Carlos, he has been a birding and nature guide in Costa Rica for more than 25 years and has introduced many visitors to his country's beauty and biodiversity. He's also given various talks and...
Holbrook’s 2020 Holiday Gift Guide for Birders
There’s still time to find the perfect holiday gift for the birder in your life…or drop a hint about your own wish list. From feeders to field gear, here are a few ideas to inspire you. Under $20 WindowAlert Window Decals Protect birds by preventing window strikes. These static-cling decals, which...
7 (More) Scary Bird Species
You asked for it! Our original blog post on scary bird species has been a perennial favorite over the years, so we’re back with seven more scary birds to haunt your nightmares (or add to your life list, if you dare). 1. Horned Screamer (Anhima cornuta) Photo by Wagner Machado Carlos Lemes The name...
A Virtual Look at Fall Bird Migration
Guest post by Debbie Jordan Fall is my favorite season—not only because cooler weather is arriving after Florida’s long hot summer, but also because it is time for migrating birds to pass through, heading south to their wintering grounds in Central and South America. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology...
5 Citizen Science Opportunities for Birders
Scientists can’t be everywhere at once, which is why they sometimes rely on the eyes and ears of volunteers to make observations and collect data. If you love birds and want to help protect them, consider becoming a citizen scientist—many projects require little more than an Internet connection and...
Birding Festivals Get Creative This Year
Birders are not ones to be dissuaded from following their passion. When it comes to the coronavirus crisis enveloping the world, festival-goers and organizers are getting creative with their programming. Holbrook’s Jen Hajj reached out to leaders from the birding community to get their take on...
Birding Blogs We Love
Whether you’ve been birding for years or you’re just starting out, birding blogs are a great way to stay updated on current birding events, learn new and exciting information, and join a community that shares your passion. We’ve gathered up a few of our favorite birding blogs that every type of...
Photo Gallery: Birding Ecuador's Chocó Andes and Eastern Slope
Trip report by Debbie Jordan, Holbrook Ambassador Together with a group of 10 other avid birders, I recently set out on a trip to Ecuador’s Chocó Andes and Eastern Slope. These amazing folks were a bunch of outstanding birders and were as blown away as I was by the incredible diversity of birds and...