Tag: Nature Tour
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Bird in Focus: Jabiru
Why Jabirus We have chosen Jabirus as our Bird in Focus because they are unmistakeable. These impressively large storks have pure white bodies, black legs, a red patch on their necks, black heads and throats, and dark, slightly upturned beaks. Seeing these tall waders foraging in shallow pools makes you feel as if you have…
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Bird in Focus: Limpkin
The Limpkin is a lovely waterbird found throughout much of the Americas. In Panama, we often see this bird during our boat tours on Gatun Lake. However, it is shy, and we sometimes only get quick glimpses before it flies deeper into the vegetation. In Belize, we have found this bird to be much more…
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Bird in Focus: Ibisbill
Why the Ibisbill It could be argued that the Ibisbill is one of the most striking waders ever. Its down-curved scarlet bill and salmon-colored legs combined with the chiaroscuro effect of its contrasting gray, black, and white feathers are hard to beat. Plus, I remember so clearly the first time I saw one. It was…
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Bird Your Way: the Joy of Birding
It probably wouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who knows me that I love birds. I love hearing their calls wake me up in the early morning. And I love watching them soar overhead. It is fun to watch them hop along as they forage for food, or flash their bright colors as they…
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Top 10 Reasons to Visit Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is an island nation in South Asia and it is one of our favorite new destinations. While trying to think about the top 10 reasons to visit Sri Lanka, many things come to mind. This island paradise boasts stunning sea and landscapes, and is home to some amazing wildlife. The island is also…
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In Search of Asia’s Wild Cats
Have you ever dreamed of seeing a tiger walking through the shaded patches of a forest? Perhaps you dream of seeing a Snow Leopard traversing the slopes of the Himalayas? Or maybe you long to see one of our planet’s many other incredible wild cats in their native habitat? If so, a trip to Asia…
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Top 10 Reasons to Visit Mongolia
Having traveled twice to Mongolia, and both times having left with wanting more, it is hard to limit the reasons to visit this fascinating and beautiful place to just ten. Whitehawk made its first trip to Mongolia in May 2025 and the trip exceeded everyone’s expectations. Visiting some of Mongolia’s most well-known places such as…
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Bird in Focus: Sri Lanka Thrush
Why Sri Lanka Thrush The Sinharaja Forest Reserve is one of Sri Lanka’s most incredible remaining intact tropical rainforests. This lush forest is wet and green and teeming with wildlife. A walk through the narrow trail that leads deeper into the brush is both exhilarating and lovely. The forest echos with the chirps and whistles…
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Bird in focus: Bee Hummingbird
Why Bee Hummingbirds After our focus on one of the largest and most powerful birds in the world, the Harpy Eagle, we decided to go in the opposite direction for this month. We chose this month’s Bird in Focus to be the Bee Hummingbird, which is the smallest bird in the world! Hummingbirds are found…
