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Birding Formosa – October 2015 Trip Report
Spectacular Taiwan from sea level to 10,000+ feet above
Guided by Richard Chen (birding@taiwan), Eddie Bartley & Noreen Weeden
On this ten day birding adventure with a focus on the 20 plus endemic bird species we explored the exotic and bountiful natural beauty of Taiwan from city parks and lowland marshes through marble gorges to alpine wilderness. Along with the fascinating wildlife we also experienced the exquisite cultures, fabulous foods and world famous hospitality of the Taiwanese people.
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Nesting and Chicks in SF
For the first time this millinium and not since the 1970s a Bobolink showed up in SF. Located by Steve Philllips while out on a casual bird walk with friends at Crissy Field this breeding plumaged male was very confiding and stuck around for 6 days. A new county bird for hundreds of local birders and a lifer for many. Great bird!… Continue Reading
Aboard the Alma
From SF Gate Scow schooner Alma sails to India Basin The 121-year-old scow schooner Alma made a sentimental journey last week to the place of its birth – a forlorn old shipyard in India Basin, one of the backwaters of San Francisco Bay. It was also a voyage of exploration for the 40 or so…… Continue Reading
Nature Trippin’ Texas Raptors
Nature Trip guides have been visiting and leading “exploratory ” adventures to Texas for many years as we plan some exciting trip packages in the near future. Along with super hospitality, this grande state has a lot to offer nature lovers and those seeking beauty in its wild open spaces. The birding is excellent! Add colorful resident…… Continue Reading
Southwestern Florida in Winter – 2010
An exploratory Nature Trip to the Tampa Bay Area, Lee County and Corkscrew Sanctuary Jan. 27 – February 2, 2010 1st stop: Ft. DeSoto State Park – a spot famous for migrating songbirds – ponds along the isthmus drive were loaded with divers. Mostly Redheads but also Scaup, Ring-necks, Ruddys and a few Mallards. Common Moorhen were common, perhaps more so than Coots. Ain’t…… Continue Reading
Recovered Red-shouldered Hawk gets a second chance at life
Getting Poisons out of S.F. Parks Here’s a follow up to the release on 3/16/2007 of the recuperated Red-shouldered Hawk that had been secondary poisoned by consuming a difethialone laden rodent in Golden Gate Park (GGP) six weeks prior. The release “party” on Friday was quite a scene with about 50 people including San Francisco…… Continue Reading