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Conference Notes: 2017 Audubon Conference
Earlier this month, Holbrook’s Debbie Sturdivant Jordan and Chris Bensley attended National Audubon’s 4-day biennial convention in Park City, Utah. In addition to sponsoring and exhibiting at the event, Holbrook participated in a popular session, “International Alliances Program (IAP): Bird-based...
Excerpt: Birding Beautiful Belize from “The Speckled Hatchback”
Earlier this year, representatives from Audubon, NGOs, travel providers (including Holbrook Travel), and the Belize Tourism Board gathered in Belize and Guatemala. Dorian Anderson – birder, photographer, and “The Speckled Hatchback” blogger, also known for his “Biking for Birds” eco-adventure –...
Ten Tips for Planning Your Birding Trip
Guest Post by Bill Thompson III, courtesy of Bird Watcher's Digest What’s more exciting than taking a birding trip to some new locale? As bird watchers, we dream of being able to visit some of the legendary birding spots we’ve heard about in magazines, online, or from our friends. It’s also fun to...
New Bird Species Discovered by Holbrook Guide
During a recent trip to the Galapagos Islands, a Holbrook guide, who has chosen to remain anonymous on account of their modesty, has stumbled upon a bird species that has yet to be recorded by humankind. He has named it the Golden-egged Shift Feather. Myths and legends have alluded to the...
Be a Scientist for the Day: Take Part in the Great Backyard Bird Count
This Friday, February 17th, marks the start of the 2017 Great Backyard Bird Count, when bird-watchers all over the world can contribute to the studies of these animals during a four-day, worldwide event. The Great Backyard Bird Count began in 1998 as a joint project by the Cornell Lab of...
Trip Report: Honduras Conservation for Birding Tour
From Debbie Sturdivant Jordan: I am just back from an amazing week in Honduras on the first biannual Conservation Birding Tour. Holbrook Travel helped sponsor the event by donating 3-night Selva Verde packages to the 10 members of the 4th place team. The Ant Swarm (or Hormigueros in Spanish) -...
Colombia: Paradise for Birdwatchers
Holbrook Travel was invited to participate in a 3-day event to kickoff the new government initiative to promote birdwatching in Colombia. The first day was an impressive conference that brought together leaders from government, industry, tourism, and conservation. One of the outspoken proponents of...
Meet the Birds of Selva Verde Lodge
Great Green Macaw, Red-legged Honeycreeper, Golden-hooded Tanager...the birds of Costa Rica are just as colorful as their names suggest. At our very own Selva Verde Lodge & Rainforest Reserve in the Caribbean lowlands, birders will find a hotspot of activity; 500 acres of protected primary and...
Protecting Bird Habitats in Partnership with National Audubon
Holbrook Travel is excited to be selected by National Audubon Society to help support bird-based tourism in key areas along the flyways for migratory and local species. Under the international alliances program, we are offering a series of specially designed birding trips. These trips provide an...
Trip Report: Queensland, A Birder's Quest
Jon Morrison of Friends of the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge and Stephanie Kowacz, Holbrook's Chief Operating Officer, recently traveled to Queensland, Australia to familiarize themselves with the birding opportunities and natural wonders the area has to offer. Jon gave us a glimpse...
Photo Gallery: Birding in Belize
Belize offers a wide range of birding opportunities for professionals, enthusiasts and beginners alike. Tim Schreckengost pulled out his camera on a trip in Belize to capture a number of birds in their natural habitats. Owl Orange-breasted Falcon Yellow-bellied Elaenia Yellow-facted Grassquit...
Birds of Isla Magdalena, Chile
Isla Magdalena can feel a little crowded at first - when you disembark from the ferry, you are immediately surrounded by throngs of penguins shuffling about and honking. This small island (210 acres) situated in the middle of the Straits of Magellan is home to roughly 120,000 Magellanic Penguins...