Colombia: An Andes INtroduction

Colombia is famous among birders for having the highest species list of any country in the world—more than 1850 species! This trip serves as a great introduction to the birds of the Colombian Andes, foothills, and subtropical forests. This region is at the heart of hummingbird and tanager diversity and home to many Colombian endemics and characteristic birds of the South American mountains: antpittas, toucans, euphonias, parrots, manakins, foliage-gleaners, and so much more! We should easily see 300+ species all while staying at comfortable lodges with great birding right outside your door.

Itineraries will be updated with plenty of time before the next departure. Our itineraries usually show minimal changes between years, but some substantive updates can occur as birding access and information evolves. For any specific questions regarding these trips, please contact us.

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This time of year we have nearly daily local trips around the Chicago area. For out of town birders looking for a hit of spring migration, we often visit Montrose Point on Chicago's north side, whose beach is home to Chicago's #1 Living Bird Celebrit
The other prairie-chicken! We've been talking about organizing a "chicken run" for years, and this spring the stars finally aligned, with Adam getting the enviable job of leading it. This is a classic tour of the prairies of western Kansas
April is chicken season in the US! After years of discussing it, we are finally operating two "chicken runs" this spring, tours to see and photograph grouse doing their amazing mating dances. Our groups are in for some of the most incredibl