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Exceeded expectations! All were so kind, knowledgeable and passionate. ('26 Winter Wolves. Sara G. Pa)

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...the trip, as a whole, was perfect. ( '25 Winter Wolves. Nina K, Chicago, Il.)

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The trip vastly exceeded all expectations. Marc is an outstanding guide and great person. His insights into animal behavior are amazing, ... truly spectacular ('25 South Africa Painted Dog Conservation Safari. Luis C, White Plains, NY)

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Believe me - these trips are fantastic and each one has unique memories that I will forever treasure - and look forward to future journeys! ('25 Southern Spain Raptor Migration, Connie H, Casanovia,, NY)

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I can't even begin to describe how great they [the guides] were at informing us about the birds. ('25 Winter Raptors, Canada, Marianne B. S.Hampton, NY)

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...all logistics were arranged to give me a wonderful feeling of being looked after. ('26 Winter Wolves, Fabiola S Middlesex, UK.)

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I rated the trip a 10. Absolutely loved it, and it's all my friends and family have heard about, so yes, I recommend it. Loved it and ready to go back to Newfoundland. (26 Newfoundland. Sherri R, Minnesota)

Exceeded expectations! All were so kind, knowledgeable and passionate. ('26 Winter Wolves. Sara G. Pa) 〰️ ...the trip, as a whole, was perfect. ( '25 Winter Wolves. Nina K, Chicago, Il.) 〰️ The trip vastly exceeded all expectations. Marc is an outstanding guide and great person. His insights into animal behavior are amazing, ... truly spectacular ('25 South Africa Painted Dog Conservation Safari. Luis C, White Plains, NY) 〰️ Believe me - these trips are fantastic and each one has unique memories that I will forever treasure - and look forward to future journeys! ('25 Southern Spain Raptor Migration, Connie H, Casanovia,, NY) 〰️ I can't even begin to describe how great they [the guides] were at informing us about the birds. ('25 Winter Raptors, Canada, Marianne B. S.Hampton, NY) 〰️ ...all logistics were arranged to give me a wonderful feeling of being looked after. ('26 Winter Wolves, Fabiola S Middlesex, UK.) 〰️ I rated the trip a 10. Absolutely loved it, and it's all my friends and family have heard about, so yes, I recommend it. Loved it and ready to go back to Newfoundland. (26 Newfoundland. Sherri R, Minnesota)

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Celebrate the Spring Warbler Migration in New York City!
Celebrate the Spring Warbler Migration in New York City!

‍ ‍7 Days - 6 Nights

May 05 - 11, 2027

Join us for spring migration in New York City!
Discover New York’s “wild” side and see why bird lovers worldwide flock to New York City’s Central Park for the Spring Warbler (and others!) Migration! ‍ ‍

10% of your ticket cost is a tax-deductible donation in your name to a U.S. 501(c)(3) bird conservation organization to be named.

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Winter Wolf Watching and Learning in Yellowstone, 2027 Tour
Winter Wolf Watching and Learning in Yellowstone, 2027 Tour

THIS TOUR BENEFITS THE WOLF CONSERVATION CENTER
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7 Days - 6 Nights

February 21 - 27 , 2027 February 28 - March 06, 2027

Discover the winter world of Yellowstone’s wolves by day and enjoy private evening lectures by world-renowned wolf experts,
followed by warm dinners and lively conversation with companions who share your passion for wolves!
Comfortable vehicle; all lodging and meals included.

10% of your tour cost is a tax-deductible donation to the Wolf Conservation Center in YOUR name.

Limited to 6 guests per tour

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Newfoundland Puffins, Pelagics, and Whales
Newfoundland Puffins, Pelagics, and Whales

THIS TOUR BENEFITS THE GRASSLAND BIRD TRUST
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9 Days - 8 Nights

🐦‍⬛ Discover spectacular breeding colonies of pelagic seabirds
🐦‍⬛ Explore colorful, centuries-old fishing villages
🐦‍⬛ Experience migrating Humpback, Minke, and 19 other whale and dolphin species
🐦‍⬛ Come explore with us!

Best Time: July

10% of your ticket cost is a tax-deductible donation in your name to the
Grassland Bird Trust

Limited to 9 Guests

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Uganda, Trekking Mountain Gorillas,Chimps and Others in the “Pearl of Africa!”
Uganda, Trekking Mountain Gorillas,Chimps and Others in the “Pearl of Africa!”

THIS TOUR BENEFITS Mountain Gorillas, Communities, and the Environment
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12 Days - 11 Nights

★ Trek Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi, Chimpanzees in Kibale
★ Discover the weird, wonderful, African Shoebill
★Cruise among the hippos, search out tree-climbing lions
★ Learn why Winston Churchill called Uganda
“The Pearl of Africa.”

Best Time: July and August

10% of your ticket cost is a tax-deductible donation in your name to a
501(c)(3) conservation organization

Limited to 5 guests

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Safari! Africa’s Wildlife & Boldest Birds
Safari! Africa’s Wildlife & Boldest Birds

THIS TOUR BENEFITS THE RAPTOR TRUST
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11 Days - 10 Nights

✦ Seek out South Africa’s Fierest Raptors & Indominable Songbirds in Kruger NP and surrounds
✦ Get to Know the Big Cats, Elephants, and others they live among
✦ Learn their Secrets from Professional Birder and Naturalist, Marc Cronje
✦ Go Behind-the-Scenes at South Africa’s Premier Wildlife Hospital

Best Time: April and May

10% of your trip cost is a tax-deductible donation to The Raptor Trust in your name

Limited to 5 Guests

3-day Extension to Cape Town Available!
Experience African penguins, Table Mountain, and an SA Wineyard

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South Africa, African Painted Dog Safari with Cape Town Exploration Extension
South Africa, African Painted Dog Safari with Cape Town Exploration Extension

THIS TOUR BENEFITS THE WOLF CONSERVATION FUND
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14 Days - 13 Nights

This safari is an exclusive opportunity to spot and learn about the
endangered African Painted Dog. Visit the conservation organization working to save them.
Plus fulll African wildlife safari - Elephants, Lions, Giraffe, and more.

Best Times: April-June or August-October

Cape Town Extension:
Cape Penguins and African Vineyards with a visit to Table Mountain
4 Days 3 NightsFull

Your visit supports Painted Dog conservation
10% of the tour cost is a tax-deductible donation in your name to a US 501(c)(3) dedicated to wolf conservation

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A Tufted Puffin gives the side-eye. One of the legendary birds of Alaska! Image Lisa Hupp, USFWS

Bucket List Uganda, Part 1: Shoebills, Chimpanzees and a Hero

I’ve been to the continent many times and thought I knew Africa - then I “met” Uganda. We arrived in July to wonderful weather, and one of the warmest welcomes ever. Then it was off to explore - and what we found was unforgettable. We discovered that one visit to Africa is just a drop in the Bucket list.

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Bucket List, Uganda Part 1: Shoebills,Chimpanzees,and A Hero
Roberta Kravette
Bucket List, Uganda Part 1: Shoebills,Chimpanzees,and A Hero
Roberta Kravette

Our Bucket List trip to Uganda included Chimp and Mountain gorilla trekking, watching Shoebills, battling zebras and giraffes, amazing monkeys, baby baboons, and more. This is Part One.

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Roberta Kravette
Migrants in Central Park, The Warblers Are Coming!
Roberta Kravette
Migrants in Central Park, The Warblers Are Coming!
Roberta Kravette

Spring is the time for migrants in Central Park. Tiny wood warblers, many of them Threatened or Endangered species, come by the hundreds migrating from their winter homes in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central and South America. They follow the ancient route we moderns now call the Atlantic Flyway. Central Park is a vital resting area for these migrating warblers and others, earning its designation as an Audubon IBA or Important Bird Area. Simultaneously, birdwatchers, wildlife photographers, and nature lovers from around the world also arrive in Manhattan. In early May, the Park becomes a month-long party of enthusiastic birders from casual observers to international experts, trading tips, sightings, and stories. Join the fun.

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Roberta Kravette
Press Release: The Grassland Bird Trust to Permanently Protect More Grassland Habitat in Washington County
Roberta Kravette
Press Release: The Grassland Bird Trust to Permanently Protect More Grassland Habitat in Washington County
Roberta Kravette

The Grassland Bird Trust and clean energy company, Boralex, reached a compromise that will benefit people, the earth, and especially threatened grassland birds. Read the about the agreement and see images of the birds

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Roberta Kravette
Where to Find Alaska’s 10 Most Legendary Birds, Revealed!
Roberta Kravette
Where to Find Alaska’s 10 Most Legendary Birds, Revealed!
Roberta Kravette

Alaska’s birds are as varied as the state itself. We share our secrets on where to see Alaska’s iconic waterbirds, arctic birds, and the birds most significant to Alaska’s First People.

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Roberta Kravette
Hawaii’s Five Most Culturally Significant Marine Species and the Best Places to See Them
Roberta Kravette
Hawaii’s Five Most Culturally Significant Marine Species and the Best Places to See Them
Roberta Kravette

These five charismatic marine species hold cultural significance as guides and spiritual protectors for Hawaii’s ancient native people. Traditionally thought of as a bridge between the spiritual and physical worlds, the natural world holds deep connections for people today, giving rise to some of the world’s best marine species protections.

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Roberta Kravette
The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center
Roberta Kravette
The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center
Roberta Kravette

Our annual Winter Wolf Watching and Learning in Yellowstone raised funds for Wolf Conservation Center and was fun! Images by our guests

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Roberta Kravette
How We Found Wintering Owls in Minnesota’s Wonderland, the Sax-Zim Bog
Kristen Rose Cooney
How We Found Wintering Owls in Minnesota’s Wonderland, the Sax-Zim Bog
Kristen Rose Cooney

The best time to visit Minnesota is in the winter for a wonderland of Arctic and resident birds and hardy wildlife! We explored the Sax Zim Bog and beyond to find Long-eared owls, Saw-whet owls, Snowy Owls, Hawk owls and more!

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Kristen Rose Cooney
Six US-Based Wildlife Conservation Organizations You Need to Know
Roberta Kravette
Six US-Based Wildlife Conservation Organizations You Need to Know
Roberta Kravette

We think these six that protect grasslands, Alaska wildlife, rescue sea turtles and marine mammals, research Snowy owls and are for injured raptors are among the best wildlife conservation organizations in the United States.

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Roberta Kravette
Trekking Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda, (Updated)
Ray Cooper
Trekking Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda, (Updated)
Ray Cooper

A reader shares his experience trekking mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda. Updated Mountain Gorilla information and new images

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Ray Cooper
Six Spectacular Winter Owls You Can See in Minnesota + Where to Find Them
Roberta Kravette
Six Spectacular Winter Owls You Can See in Minnesota + Where to Find Them
Roberta Kravette

Expert guide to winter owl watching in Minnesota. Find Great Gray, Snowy & Northern Hawk Owls in Sax-Zim Bog. Includes maps, best times, and guided tour options. Updated 2025.

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Roberta Kravette
Help Balance Vital Clean Energy and Biodiverse Ecosystems in New York State
Roberta Kravette
Help Balance Vital Clean Energy and Biodiverse Ecosystems in New York State
Roberta Kravette
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Roberta Kravette
Trip Report: Searching for African Painted Dog, A Conservation Safari
Roberta Kravette
Trip Report: Searching for African Painted Dog, A Conservation Safari
Roberta Kravette

African Painted Dogs are rare and difficult to find, a group went to South Africa to find them and learn about conservation efforts to help this Endangered species

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Roberta Kravette
In Madagascar, Conservation and the Art of Saving Our Natural World
Roberta Kravette
In Madagascar, Conservation and the Art of Saving Our Natural World
Roberta Kravette

90% of the wildlife and plants In Madagascar are endemic, and endangered or critically Endangered. Johanna Mitra and Alain Rasolo created the nonprofit oloNala to save this incomparable biodiversity, combining art and conservation.

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Roberta Kravette
Trip Report: The Magic of Colombia’s Birds and Wildlife!
Roberta Kravette
Trip Report: The Magic of Colombia’s Birds and Wildlife!
Roberta Kravette

Southern Colombia is one of my favorite places on earth. Hummingbirds, monkeys, a rainbow of bird species and flowers, and the warmest welcome anywhere are why. The Huila and Putumayo departments are my do-not-miss regions, and the El Encanto Nature Reserve is my favorite place of all.

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Roberta Kravette
Arctic Wolves, One Woman’s Experience on Ellesmere Island
Roberta Kravette
Arctic Wolves, One Woman’s Experience on Ellesmere Island
Roberta Kravette

In the Spring of 2025, Marianne Barnette fulfilled her dream of photographing Arctic wolves in the wild. She, her husband, and wildlife photographer, Amit Eshel flew 2,588 miles / 3,883 km from Ottawa, Canada, to Ellesmere Island, high above the Arctic Circle, where they met their three indigenous guides, and faced wind storms, sub-zero temperatures, Musk ox, and Arctic wolves.

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Roberta Kravette
Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More
Roberta Kravette
Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More
Roberta Kravette

Report from Spain and the great cross-the-strait Raptor migration plus conservation miracles like the Northern Bald Ibis and marbled Teal duck reintroduction. We were there with two small groups to raise money for the Grassland Bird Trust.

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Roberta Kravette