2016 Travel Schedule Eagle-Eye Tours

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20 years! potentials. We are offering photo tours to Ecuador, We are thrilled to be celebrating our 20 year Patagonia and Manitoba. These tours include anniversary! We thank all of our past travelers and our instruction to improve your photography, from guides for joining us on this remarkable journey. Now, shooting to final processing of the image. Visit these we are looking ahead to another 20 years of innovative tours online to see examples of our leaders’ images. travel and unforgettable experiences around the globe! Tranquilo tours T New website! Are you looking for tours that offer great birding Our new website is live! Check it out and see while minimizing how often you change locations? what you think. For the latest updates on tour Our Tranquilo tours are a perfect choice. We have offerings and prices, itineraries, maps and more, designed each tour to stay at only one or two great look no further than www.eagle-eye.com. locations. That means less packing and travel, more birding, and more opportunity to relax on the veranda 1% For the Planet watching feeders if you need a little down time. We have joined an elite group of businesses as Look for great options such as Trinidad & Tobago, a member of 1% for the Planet. One percent Dominica & St. Lucia, Brazil: Atlantic Rainforest of our sales to will be donated to nonprofits or Rio Cristalino Lodge, Panama and Argentina. working toward environmental conservation. New Tours for 2016 Support for conservation ABC BSC Cuba We make an extra effort on several of our tours to Western India support conservation organizations and bird reserves. The Netherlands & Belgium: Birds, Art & Architecture We are supporting Bird Studies Canada (www. Northwest Ecuador birdscanada.org) with our tours to Trinidad & Tobago Argentina Tranquilo and Newfoundland led by BSC’s Jody Allair. Join us on Social Media In the Neotropics, we visit a number of spectacular reserves established by the American Bird Visit www.facebook.com/eagleeyetours for Conservancy (ABC, abcbirds.org) and their partners. photos from recent tours, discussions, news and Visiting these reserves supports their long-term our latest promotions. You can also share your viability and we’ll make a donation to ABC and photos or videos, ask a question, connect with their partners to support their continued work. other travelers, or check on last minute offers. Look for the ABC to identify these tours. You can also find us on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Vimeo! Photo Tours Are you a keen photographer? Our Photo Tours We look forward to welcoming you on offer opportunities to travel with professional an Eagle-Eye Tours adventure in 2016! photographers to areas with great photographic Happy travels, Cam Gillies and the Eagle-Eye Team

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North America Europe Alberta Prairie Birds 5 England Birds & Gardens 28 Baffin Island Floe Edge 6 The Netherlands & Belgium 29 Churchill & Southern Manitoba 5 Spain Birds & Flowers 28 Colorado Grouse 2 Asia Expedition Cruises 12-16 Bhutan 31 Florida 2 Oman 31 Grand Newfoundland 8 Russian Far East Voyage 18 Hawaii 4 Thailand 30 High Arctic & NWT 7 Western India 30 Manitoba Owls 3 Manitoba Owls Photo Tour 11 Africa Point Pelee & Algonquin Park 4 Namibia, Botswana & Victoria Falls 32 Saskatchewan Whooping Cranes 8 South Africa: The Cape 33 South Africa: The Subtropics 33 Mexico, Central America & the Caribbean Uganda 32 Central Mexico 22 Costa Rica 20 Australasia & South Pacific Cuba 21 Eastern Australia 27 Dominica & St. Lucia 23 Australia: Tasmania 27 Southern Mexico 20 Tropcial Australia 27 South West Pacific Cruise 19 South America Argentina 25 Brazil 26 Chile 25 Northwest Ecuador 22 Ecuador Birding & Surfing 22 Ecuador Photo Tour 10 Guyana 24 Panama 24 Patagonia Photo Tour 10 Southern Peru 21 Trinidad & Tobago 23

Antillean Crested Hummingbird NORTH AMERICA

Florida Colorado Grouse Fine winter birding Lekking grouse, rosy-finches, and spectacular scenery Late February is a fine time to visit South Florida, the April in Colorado is a wonderful time of year. Snow- subtropics of the United States. We experience a range capped peaks straddling the Continental Divide, of fascinating habitats including upland pine forests, immense prairies and plains, wildlife-rich riparian cypress and mangrove swamps, hardwood hammocks, corridors, magnificent canyons and remarkable rock and the sheltered waters of the Florida Keys. We take formations. April is when lekking grouse – Greater in famous Ding Darling NWR for its waterbirds, and Gunnison Sage-Grouse, Sharp-tailed Grouse Babcock WMA for the pine trio of Red-cockaded and Lesser and Greater Prairie-Chickens – are foot- Woodpecker, Bachman’s Sparrow and Brown-headed stomping, cooing and cackling, as males try to impress Nuthatch, the Everglades National Park for Mottled females and dominate rivals – just an amazing wildlife Duck, Limpkin, Wood Stork, Roseate Spoonbill, spectacle! We travel through superlative and photogenic Snail Kite, Short-tailed Hawk, Purple Gallinule scenery. Mesas along the Colorado River, extensive and Smooth-billed Ani, and The Keys for southern grasslands and sagebrush, many snow-capped peaks Florida specialties such as Mangrove Cuckoo and over 4000 metres, magnificent canyons and wonderful White-crowned Pigeon. We also take a day trip to the vistas, alkaline lakes, and beautiful montane spruce-fir fabulous Dry Tortugas to witness the onset of breeding forests. Target species include Mountain Plover, all three by thousands of Sooty Terns and Brown Noddies. rosy-finches, Dusky Grouse, Pinyon Jay, McCown’s

Fe b r u a r y 26 – Ma r c h 5, 2016 (9 d a y s ) Longspur and a host of mammals: Bighorn Sheep, Wi t h Ky l e Ho r n e r Pronghorn, Elk, Mule Deer, Coyote and Red Fox. $3,125 USD, $4,150 CAD Ap r i l 11 – 21, 2016 (11 d a y s ) Wi t h Ru d o l f Ko e s $2,875 USD, $3,825 CAD

Roseate Spoonbill

2 Roseate Spoonbill Northern Hawk-Owl

Manitoba Owls Excellent chances of finding northern owls Southeastern Manitoba is one of the premier locations on the continent for finding northern boreal forest owls. The list of owls present during most winters is very impressive; Great Gray, Barred, Great Horned, Snowy and Northern Hawk-owl, with always a possibility of Eastern Screech-owl and Northern Saw- whet Owls. Although numbers fluctuate from year to year, mid–March is a very good time to search for several of these owls as courtship is beginning and pairs can be vocal on still nights. Rudolf is a local naturalist who will have a very good handle on where each species can be found. Other species that could be present include Rough-legged Hawk, Sharp-tailed and Spruce Grouse, Black-backed Woodpecker, Pine Grosbeak and Gray Partridge.

Ma r c h 9 – 16, 2016 (5 d a y s ) Wi t h Ru d o l f Ko e s $995 USD, $1,195 CAD + GST

Roseate Spoonbill Call for a detailed itinerary 1-800-373-5678 3 NORTH AMERICA

Laysan Albatross

Hawaii Point Pelee & Algonquin Park Brilliant honeycreepers, albatross and much more! Boreal birds and the famous migration spectacle The Hawaiian Islands are quite simply enchanting! On this exciting tour of Ontario, we start on the Spectacular scenery, mild climate and unique Carden Plain where we look for Upland Sandpiper, cultures are the backdrop for our tour of the three Bobolink, Golden-winged Warbler and Loggerhead islands: Hawai’i, Kaua’i and O’ahu. We search for Shrike. Then it is on to marvelous Algonquin the special endemics of each island, especially the Park, for Boreal Chickadee, Spruce Grouse, Black- bizarre honeycreepers with intriguing names like ‘I’iwi, backed Woodpecker and other northern specialties ‘Amakihi, ‘Apapane and the amazing ‘Akiapola’au. while keeping an eye out for moose, otter and Laysan Albatross, Red-footed Booby and both White- maybe even wolf! At the “Big 3” migration hotspots tailed and Red-tailed Tropicbirds are marvelously on Lake Erie, Point Pelee, Rondeau and Long close, Humpback Whales and Spinner Dolphins are Point, we search for species such as Red-bellied just offshore in the incredible blue waters, Green Sea Woodpecker, White-eyed Vireo, and Kentucky, Turtles are along beaches and the Kilauea Crater is just Cerulean, Hooded and Prothonotary Warblers. simply a must-see! A superb tour to a special place! During some spring migrations, up to 35 species

Ma r c h 9 – 20, 2016 (12 d a y s ) of warblers may be observed at Point Pelee alone! Wi t h Jo d y Al l a i r Ma y 9 – 20, 2016 (12 d a y s ) $4,450 USD, $5,925 CAD Wi t h St e v e Og l e a n d Ky l e Ho r n e r $2,740 USD, $3,225 CAD + HST

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Churchill & Southern Manitoba Alberta Prairie Birds Exceptional birding at a premier birding hotspot! Grassland specialties of a beautiful area Willow Ptarmigan and Smith’s Longspurs are on Southeast Alberta is a superb area for short-grass open tundra, Pacific Loons and eiders in ponds, prairie and grassland birds, and we visit when Snow and Ross’s Geese along shorelines, Nelson’s breeding is in full swing. The community of prairie Sharp-tailed Sparrows and Yellow Rails in marshes, birds aptly-named “prairie bells’” will be a focus; Gray-cheeked Thrushes and Harris’s Sparrows McCown’s and Chestnut-collared Longspurs in stunted coniferous forests, and Connecticut in their musical display flights, Sprague’s Pipits Warblers and Great Gray Owls in Boreal Forest. singing overhead, Baird’s and Vesper Sparrows in the taller grass, Grasshopper Sparrows Our tour coincides with the migration of species trilling from exposed perches, with Western which breed in the High Arctic, such as Red Meadowlarks and Lark Buntings filling the air Phalarope, Long-tailed and Pomarine Jaegers, and with their songs. Swainson’s and Ferruginous Sabine’s Gull. Coupled with the bird-rich prairies, Hawks soar, Prairie Falcons and Merlins dash by, where we look for Baird’s Sparrow, Chestnut-collared waterfowl fill the potholes, and shorebirds are Longspur and Sprague’s Pipit, are the amazing numerous – Marbled Godwit, Wilson’s Phalarope, mixed forests of Riding Mountain, which hold Upland Sandpiper and Long-billed Curlew. several big mammals such as Moose, Elk and Black Bear. This is a very diverse and rewarding tour! Cypress Hills is an impressive island of forest within

Ma y 28 – Ju n e 8, 2016 (12 d a y s ) the prairie, and holds such interesting species as Wi t h Ke n De Sm e t Red-naped Sapsucker, MacGillivray’s Warbler, Dusky $3,095 USD, $3,650 CAD + GST Flycatcher and the pink-sided race of Dark-eyed Junco. Ma y 25 – 29, 2016 (5 d a y s ) Wi t h Ri c h a r d Kn a p t o n $1,250 USD, $1,475 CAD + GST

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Narwhal at the Floe Edge 2015 © Cam Gillies

Baffin Island Floe Edge: Narwhals & Polar Bears Exciting adventure with unique wildlife, culture and landscapes Rugged mountains, stunning glaciers, flocks of northern from Baffin Bay and Lancaster Sound results in very seabirds, the wonderful Narwhal and traditional Inuit rich marine life! At this time of year, sea ice is melting culture – this is what awaits us on a truly amazing back and marine mammals are traveling north along tour to the wilderness of northern Baffin Island. the ice floe edge where food is concentrated. We experience this dramatic Arctic landscape at a We will look for several species of seals, the time of year when the sun never sets and wildlife amazing spiral-tusked Narwhal and, with luck, is returning to this very rich area of the Arctic. Polar Bear and the endangered Bowhead Whale. There are northern birds in abundance, including Remote wilderness, striking Arctic landscapes, rich Thick-billed Murre, Black-legged Kittiwake, and northern wildlife and fascinating culture – this King and Common Eiders. Other highlights include promises to be the experience of a lifetime! Sabine’s and Thayer’s Gulls, Red-throated Loon and Ju n e 17 – 24, 2016 (8 d a y s ) with much luck, we may see the much sought-after Wi t h Ca m Gi l l i e s Ivory Gull! In addition, the mixing of ocean currents $4,895 USD, $5,775 CAD + GST

6 High Arctic & Northwest Territories Boreal forest to Arctic tundra This unique tour and perennial favorite takes in three different areas; the exquisite high Arctic tundra above the Arctic Circle and far north of the tree line, the boreal forest and lakes around Yellowknife, NWT and the aspen parkland and potholes of Central Alberta. We encounter a diverse array of birds and mammals, from King Eiders to Pacific Loons, Snowy Owls to Northern Saw-whet and Great Gray Owls, Long-tailed Jaegers to Sabine’s Gulls, and Muskox to Arctic Foxes. At Cambridge Bay on Victoria Island, Yellow-billed Loons nest on remote lakes, Red-necked and Red Phalaropes in resplendent summer plumage inhabit ponds, Tundra Swans and Sandhill Cranes enliven the tundra and a scarce nesting species such as Buff- breasted or Purple Sandpiper may show up. The area is steeped in history and culture, from explorers searching for the Northwest Passage to the Inuit of the western Arctic. The high quality and exciting wildlife viewing make for a long-remembered tour!

Ju n e 28 – Ju l y 8, 2016 (11 d a y s ) Wi t h Ri c h a r d Kn a p t o n $5,330 USD, $6,275 CAD + GST

King Eider Common Eider Call for a detailed itinerary 1-800-373-5678 7 NORTH AMERICA

Saskatchewan Whooping Cranes Grand Newfoundland Exceptional fall birding targeting an iconic mega-species! Marvelous birding amidst spectacular coastal scenery In mid-October, Sandhill Cranes by the thousands Newfoundland offers a remarkable diversity of migrate south across southern Saskatchewan, stopping spectacular scenery unlike anywhere else in North at various localities to refuel before continuing their America. Nature abounds. Fabulous seabird colonies journey. With them are a handful of Whooping dot the Avalon Peninsula - thousands of Northern Cranes, coming south from breeding grounds in Wood Gannets, Atlantic Puffins, Black-legged Kittiwakes and Buffalo National Park in the Northwest Territories. both murres, with lesser numbers of Razorbills and Black Guillemots, are nesting at this time. Caribou and moose We have a good chance of finding Whooping Cranes are often photographable along the roadsides. Landbirds as there is a fine network of field observers scouting the include such interesting species as Gray-cheeked Thrush, area for these legendary birds. Along with cranes, tens of Boreal Chickadee, Blackpoll Warbler, crossbills, and thousands of Snow Geese and Canada Geese, with lesser Rock and Willow Ptarmigan. We spend two days in numbers of Ross’s and Greater White-fronted Geese, are Gros Morne National Park, a stunningly beautiful pouring through, as well as other waterfowl including all area of mountains, fjords, sand dunes and wetlands. three species of scoters, raptors and passerines, especially large flocks of Lapland Longspurs with Snow Buntings Ju n e 22 – Ju l y 3, 2016 (12 d a y s ) and possibly Smith’s Longspurs, and Northern Shrikes. Wi t h Ja r e d Cl a r k e a n d Jo d y Al l a i r $3,820 USD, $4,495 CAD + HST Oc t o b e r 10 – 14, 2015 (5 d a y s ) Oc t o b e r 5 – 9, 2016 (5 d a y s ) Wi t h Ru d o l f Ko e s $ 1,395 USD, $1,450 CAD + GST (2015)

8 Atlantic Puffins Sage Grouse

Prothontary Warbler Baffin Island Floe Edge Group 2015 © Cam Gillies

Northern Right Whale Whooping Cranes Learn more online at www.eagle-eye.com 9 PHOTO TOURS

Chestnut-breasted Coronet © Steve Ogle

Ecuador Photo Tour Patagonia Photo Tour [NEW] Hummingbirds, tanagers and much more in the Andes Towering peaks, mammals and penguins Our tour combines exciting photo opportunities in On this exciting new tour we gather our cameras and Ecuador with instruction on capturing and processing lenses for an excursion to southern Patagonia, home great images. You will have the chance to photograph to some of the world’s most picturesque landscapes. elusive birds and refine your skills capturing exotic The southern reaches of Chile and Argentina offer a nature and landscape images. Imagine mixed species diverse and spectacular array of photo opportunities, flocks flitting through the mists of the cloud forest from the windswept pampas to towering granite peaks. or photographing three species of the notoriously With these as backdrops we observe and photograph secretive antpittas at a special feeding station! wildlife such as guanacos, rheas and condors in their natural settings. The wild ambience ensures that close Dazzling tanagers and hummingbirds are at close range encounters are possible around every corner. We will plus chances to photograph barbets, toucans, jacamars, visit South America’s only King Penguin colony and, motmots, woodpeckers and much more all against the with a bit of luck, may even encounter a puma. backdrop of the magnificent Andes. Learn more in a fun and casual atmosphere about flash photography, We visit three main attractions that lure visitors to tips for photography in challenging conditions, editing the southern tip of South America: Torres del Paine and workflow and much more. Come and find out National Park, the Fitzroy massif and the Perito Moreno why Ecuador is a favorite for photographers! Glacier. Aside from these we will traverse less traveled

Ja n u a r y 19 – 27, 2016 (9 d a y s ) but equally stunning areas such as Pali Aike and the Wi t h St e v e Og l e Magellan Straight, each adding variety to our portfolio $2,795 USD, $3,725 CAD of trip images. Our expert bilingual guide will be on hand every step of the way, offering tips and guidance for beginners to advanced photographers alike.

Ap r i l 18 – 27, 2016 (10 d a y s ) Wi t h St e v e Og l e $3,550 USD, $4,725 CAD 10 Manitoba Owls Photo Tour Superb photo opportunities of Great Grays! Southeastern Manitoba has become one of the premier locations on the continent for viewing northern boreal forest owls. Great Gray, Northern Hawk-owl, Great Horned and Snowy Owls are regularly encountered during most winters. While numbers of each species fluctuate from year to year, in late winter many of these species are beginning courtship and their conspicuousness increases. Award-winning professional wildlife photographer Brad Hill will be teaming up with local naturalist Ken De Smet to offer a tour dedicated to capturing memorable images of a number of species of boreal owls. Our focus will be on finding and exploiting high-quality photographic opportunities of owls, with Great Grays topping our list of target species. Our goal will be to capture naturally-occurring behaviours and scenes and to minimize potential harm to our subjects – no form of baiting will be used. An optional day of professional-level photography instruction, covering essential image capture skills, techniques, tips and tricks is offered at the beginning of the trip. Photographers of all levels are welcome on this tour.

Ma r c h 1 – 6, 2016 (6 d a y s ) Wi t h Br a d Hi l l a n d Ke n De Sm e t $1,595 USD, $1,895 CAD + GST

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Our expedition cruises are an opportunity to explore some of the world’s most intriguing and beautiful places in the intimate setting of a small and very comfortable ship. These voyages of discovery mix shore visits by zodiac with engaging presentations and a good helping of fun and music back onboard. The resource staff provide the opportunity to learn about diverse interests, typically including natural history, culture, geology, history, archaeology, art, photography and more.

Mighty Saint Lawrence Sable Island Gannet colonies, Quebec culture and Wild, remote and very seldom visited! a chance for Blue Whale Sable Island has all the makings of a myth: A 41 kilometre We are thrilled to return to la Belle Province! This long sandbar, 300 kilometres southeast of Halifax, known voyage incorporates the stunning coastal regions as the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Now a research and of Quebec’s North Shore, the Gaspe, the Gulf of rescue station, the remote and other-worldly island was St. Lawrence, Magdalen Islands and Saint Pierre. recently named a national park by the Government of Canada. A legend for centuries, Sable Island beckons the Marine mammals should be plentiful — some of the best intrepid adventurer for a closer look at its many mysteries. whale watching in Canada is concentrated between the high cliffs of Saguenay Fjord. Anticosti Island, Home to a population of feral ponies (descended Mingan Islands National Park, Forillon National from the equine survivors of long-ago shipwrecks), Park and Île‑Bonaventure Provincial Park all offer the island is also home base for large breeding groups wildlife opportunities including numerous migrating of Harbour and Grey Seals, vast colonies of birds seabirds. The Magdalene Islands mix of Acadian including Arctic Terns, the unique Ipswich Sparrow and English influences — and a history of more than and a community of half a dozen humans. 400 shipwrecks — are among the islands’ unique Shrouded in fog, surrounded by sharks, battered by features. It’s also home to endangered bird species constant winds and currents, the shifting shores of Sable including the Piping Plover and Roseate Tern. Island were the ruin of hundreds of wooden ships during We bring our voyage to a close at Saint Pierre, the their heyday. Yet Sable Island is a uniquely peaceful last remaining outpost of New France, where fine place. A haven for ecologists, photographers, scientists, wine, good cheese and French fashion are to be birders and horse-lovers, under open skies far from the found just off the coast of Newfoundland. hue and cry of cities and freeways, Sable Island offers

Ju n e 1 – 10, 2016 (10 d a y s ) a new and deeper definition of an “island getaway”. Ab o a r d Oc e a n En d e a v o u r Ju n e 11 – 19, 2016 (9 d a y s ) Be r t h s f r o m $2,595 USD Ab o a r d Oc e a n En d e a v o u r Be r t h s f r o m $2,395 USD

Arctic Tern on nest © Brad Hill

12 Sable Island © Michelle Valberg Torngat mountains © Mike Beedell

Newfoundland Circumnavigation Greenland & Wild Labrador Experience the magic of Flowers, birds and marine mammals along Newfoundland and her people spectacular coastlines We celebrate over two decades of cruising This extraordinary sailing showcases a staggering Newfoundland & Labrador with this summer geographic diversity, departing the rocky narrows sailing, ideally timed for whales, icebergs and of St. John’s harbour and heading north along breeding seabirds. The island’s rugged charm and the coast of Newfoundland. We’ll explore islands geographic diversity are best appreciated when and inlets and stop at L’Anse aux Meadows to visiting by ship. At Gros Morne, the planet’s pay our respects to North America’s Viking mantle frames fjords that would be at home in visitors before heading north into Labrador. Norway; on the Avalon Peninsula, a chunk of Once there, we will sail along dazzling, rocky coastlines what was once Africa meets remnants of the and call at immense beaches and long-abandoned Appalachian Mountains. The discovery at L’Anse communities. In Torngat Mountains National aux Meadows was a monumental moment in Park, peaks tower above us as the azure waters mark understanding the Viking story in North America. our passage below; we will scan the horizon for Starting and ending in historic St John’s, we’ll icebergs, whales, polar bears, seals and, of course, the experience Newfoundland’s lively culture and abundance of nesting seabirds. The Labrador coast dramatic scenery with daily expedition stops. has to be seen to be believed. We will do more than A visit to the French island of Miquelon caps see it, as we head ashore on daily Zodiac expeditions off the adventure. The welcome we receive in to hike the secret wilds of Canada’s hidden coast. Newfoundland’s outport communities is warm We then turn east and ever northward, to Greenland, and sincere; the music and stories, unforgettable. to explore the world’s northernmost capital city and Ju n e 19 – Ju n e 29, 2016 (11 d a y s ) plumb the many fjords for which the western coast is Ab o a r d Oc e a n En d e a v o u r famed. Our journey ends as we sail into Kangerlussuaq, Be r t h s f r o m $3,795 USD nestled against one of the largest ice caps in the world. Ju n e 29 – Ju l y 11, 2016 (13 d a y s ) Ab o a r d Oc e a n En d e a v o u r Be r t h s f r o m $4,995 USD

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Arctic Safari Bowheads, seabirds and the beauty of the Eastern Arctic At Beechey Island, we’ll pay our respects at the Our classic Arctic expedition begins by exploring graves of three of Sir John Franklin’s men. Our Greenland’s dramatic fjords and dynamic maritime departure point, Resolute Bay, memorializes communities. The great ice fjord at Ilulissat, the courage of the Inuit of Canada’s Arctic. source of the majority of the icebergs in the This itinerary represents our definitive approach to North Atlantic, is one of many highlights along expedition travel and we will spend our days searching Greenland’s spectacular western coastline. for every exploratory opportunity. In the winding Across the Davis Strait in Nunavut, the Canadian Arctic fjords of Greenland, in the multitudinous islands of experience begins in Qikiqtarjuaq (Broughton Island). Nunavut, we will live and breathe the natural history Opportunities for polar bear, whales and muskox of some of the planet’s most striking features. We abound on Devon Island, while Prince Leopold Island will search for the animal life that ekes out their is one of Canada’s largest seabird colonies. Abandoned hardy lives in hostile conditions and find striking RCMP and HBC posts offer a haunting glimpse beauty in the immense and indomitable north. into the region’s history of exploration and trade. Au g u s t 4 – 15, 2016 (12 d a y s ) Ab o a r d Oc e a n En d e a v o u r Be r t h s f r o m $5,795 USD

14 Walrus © Andrew Stewart Zodiac cruise by iceberg © Cam Gillies

Heart of the Arctic Arctic Explorer Art, culture and vibrant communities Phenomenal icebergs, fjords and more This journey encompasses the heart of the Arctic This adventure begins at the entrance to the from Greenland to Nunavut, and finally, Nunavik Northwest Passage. After departing Quaasuittuq in Northern Quebec. The chances of seeing wildlife, (Resolute), we will visit the final resting place of the including Polar Bears, Walrus and Muskox are excellent. ill-fated Franklin Expedition at Beechey Island and search for polar bears and walrus in far north Baffin Beginning in Kangerlussuaq, we begin by travelling along Island. At Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), our hosts will Greenland’s western coast, stopping to view majestic welcome us with throat-singing and Inuit games, fjords along the way. We will stop in Nuuk, Greenland’s before we explore Baffin’s mighty fjords. We will seek capital, and visit the famous Qilakitsoq mummies. Bowhead Whales in Niqinganiq (Isabella Bay)—the Crossing Davis Strait we will call at Pangnirtung and world’s first Inuit-initiated whale sanctuary. Kimmirut, on southern Baffin Island, where we will find a variety of carvings the community has wrought Crossing Davis Strait, we will be met by Greenland’s over the long winter months; you can also enjoy Inuit stirring icescape. There, we will zip among the games, fresh bannock and local music. We will visit freshly calved bergs off Ilulissat in our Zodiacs, Akpatok Island where the world’s largest population of marvel at Uummannaq’s heart-shaped mountain thick-billed murres nests above the island’s polar bears. and hike around Itilleq Fjord. Spectacular Sondre Stromfjord makes a glorious finale to our trip. Heart of the Arctic is far and away our most artistically focused itinerary. Kinngait (Cape Dorset)—widely hailed Au g u s t 15 – 26, 2016 (12 d a y s ) as the Inuit art capital of the world—has been continually Ab o a r d Oc e a n En d e a v o u r active and producing ever-newer generations of artists. Be r t h s f r o m $5,795 USD Steeped in a culture that is all its own, the heart of the Arctic will stay with you long after you return home.

Ju l y 11 – 23, 2016 (13 d a y s ) Ab o a r d Oc e a n En d e a v o u r Be r t h s f r o m $3,995 USD Call for a detailed itinerary 1-800-373-5678 15 EXPEDITION CRUISES

Into the Northwest Passage Out of the Northwest Passage Sea ice, icebergs, polar bears and so much more! Amundsen’s route and the fjords of West Greenland The Northwest Passage is the pinnacle of Arctic An iconic journey, the Northwest Passage remains an exploration; on this tour, we go where the ice allows. adventure today. Leaving Kugluktuk, we head east, We will explore the quaint villages, dramatic fjords and traversing James Ross Strait en route to Gjoa Haven, calving glaciers of Greenland, working our way north where Amundsen honed his polar skills. Passing to spectacular Kap York. Crossing Smith Sound we through Bellot Strait, we watch for whales, Walrus, visit Aujuittuq (Grise Fjord), Canada’s northernmost Polar Bear and Muskox. At Beechey Island we pay our community. The bird cliffs at Coburg Island National respects at the Franklin Graves. On Devon Island, Wildlife Area teem with kittiwakes and murres. we visit the ruins of the Dundas Harbour RCMP and HBC posts, before calling in at Canada’s most At Beechey Island, the Franklin expedition gravestones northerly community, Aujuittuq (Grise Fjord). stand watch. Melville, Banks and Devon Islands offer opportunities for Peary Caribou, Polar Bear, Continuing north into the wilds of Smith Sound we Walrus and Muskox — as well as visits to ghostly expect ice, ice and more ice! We trace the routes of RCMP and Hudson’s Bay Company posts. Prince famous explorers such as Rasmussen and Peary as we of Wales Strait affords a striking, narrow passage to call in at Greenland’s northernmost community of Amundsen Gulf and Kugluktuk (Coppermine), the Qaannaq. Sailing south admist towering icebergs, we end to our epic journey above the Arctic Circle. witness calving glaciers, explore deep fjords and visit the

Au g u s t 26 – Se p t e m b e r 11, 2016 (17 d a y s ) UNESCO world heritage site of the Ilulissat Icefjord. Ab o a r d Oc e a n En d e a v o u r Se p t e m b e r 11 – 26, 2016 (16 d a y s ) Be r t h s f r o m $8,995 USD Ab o a r d Oc e a n En d e a v o u r Be r t h s f r o m $7,995 USD West Greenland Fjord © Cam Gillies West 16 Bowhead Whale bone house © Michelle Valberg

Drummer © Michelle Valberg Greenland houses © John Sylvester

Black-legged Kittiwake Torngat Mountains © Scott Sporleder

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Russian Far East Voyage: Ring of Fire Rich birds and wildlife in this very remote region The Pacific Ring of Fire manifests itself nowhere more Horned Puffins, Parakeet, Whiskered and Rhinoceros dramatically than in Russia’s Far East. Along one of Auklets, as well as Spectacled and Pigeon Guillemots. the world’s most active plate boundaries, volcanic and geothermal activity has built a unique and amazing Bering and Medny Islands, the Commander Islands, landscape. Our voyage visits the Kamchatka Peninsula, are protected and unique Nature Reserves. The the Commander Islands (the western extremity of the Kamchatka Peninsula is dominated by numerous Aleutians) and the Kuril Islands. Each offers stunning volcanoes, dense forest and unforgettable scenery. scenery, each has its own story and in many cases For those keen on cetaceans we can reasonably endemic plants and birds. Stretching from Japan to the expect to see Blue, Fin, Sperm, Humpback and southern end of the Kamchatka Peninsula, the Kuril Gray Whales as well as Orca (Killer Whale), Islands are a chain of over 30 volcanic islands bordering Baird’s Beaked-Whale and Dall’s Porpoise. a deep oceanic trench. Among the richest areas in the Ma y 27 – Ju n e 8, 2016 (13 d a y s ) world for seabirds and cetaceans, birders will be thrilled Ab o a r d Sp i r i t o f En d e r b y with up to 14 species of auks including Tufted and Be r t h s f r o m $7,300 USD

18 Torngat Mountains © Dennis Minty South Pacific: Melanesia Discoverer Birding the South West Pacific Seldom visited islands Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia, Uncover the hidden gems of Papua New Guinea Melanesia and the Solomon Islands! and the Solomon Islands. From the culturally rich This expedition incorporates many of the key birding arterial of the Sepik River we sail north across the areas in the South West Pacific, cruising from New Bismarck Sea to the remote shores of Manus and Zealand and ending in Papua New Guinea (with an Mussau Islands. Manus has the lowest density of option to continue on to Japan). This is an opportunity people in all New Guinea with its people still living a to see some of the rarest pelagic seabirds in the very traditional lifestyle. Next delve into the history, world plus many island endemics. In addition, the culture and wildlife of New Ireland and New Britain. cetacean list is outstanding and there will be numerous snorkelling, swimming and relaxing opportunities. We cross the Buka Channel and at Nissan Island can view reminders of the brief but intensive World After departing New Zealand we sail for the rich War II activities during which the islands were waters of the Hauraki Gulf where there are numerous recaptured by Kiwi and British forces from the endemic species, including the recently discovered Japanese occupiers. Then enter a long isolated world New Zealand Storm-Petrel. From there it’s northward as we are amongst the first travellers to return to to Norfolk Island and New Caledonia where we Bougainville in over two decades. Sailing through search for the amazing Kagu and other endemics. the turquoise waters of the Solomon Islands, We then spend four exciting days in the Solomon new vistas and unexpected encounters await. Islands before cruising across the Britain Trench, an For birders this itinerary offers once in a lifetime species area known to be extremely rich in cetaceans. As we on remote islands where few have been before. The sail along the coasts of Bougainville and New Ireland, birding potential is exceptional with many highlights we will look for two extremely poorly known seabirds, including the Manus Friarbird, Mussau Monarch and Heinroth’s Shearwater and the recently rediscovered the Paradise drango. Endemic to the Solomon Islands Beck’s Petrel, both of which have been seen on all we will be on the lookout for the Roviana Rail and previous expeditions. Our final port is East New Solomon Sea Eagle. Allowing birders to maximise the Britain, PNG. This is one expedition not to miss! opportunities available to them there will be an optional Ap r i l 6 – 23, 2016 (18 d a y s ) specialized birding program with customized excursions. Ab o a r d Sp i r i t o f En d e r b y

Oc t o b e r 11 – 24, 2015 (14 d a y s ) Be r t h s f r o m $6,300 USD Oc t o b e r 14 – 27, 2016 (14 d a y s ) Ab o a r d Sp i r i t o f En d e r b y Be r t h s f r o m $6,995 USD

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Southern Mexico Costa Rica A wealth of birds among remarkable archaeology Amazing diversity in a small pleasant country! On our tour to Oaxaca and southern Mexico, Costa Rica – the Rich Coast! Over 870 species of we can expect to see up to 45 endemics, plus birds have been recorded from this small country, 43 near-endemics to Mexico, large numbers of renowned for relatively easy birding, comfortable other tropical species and migrants from the accommodation, good infrastructure and peaceful United States and Canada. We visit several policies. Costa Rica with western Panama is a major biotic provinces, including highlands in Oaxaca, centre of avian endemism, with nearly 70 species Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Pacific Slope around found nowhere else! We visit all major habitats, Huatulco and Gulf Slope rainforests in Chiapas. sampling an astonishing variety of birds. We start on the slopes of Volcan Tenorio then explore the Habitats are diverse – cloud forest, pine woodland, dry forest regions of Guanacaste and the Pacific tropical deciduous and rainforests – and more Northwest. We bird amazing Carara and Rio than 350 species are likely to be tallied. We search Tarcoles, which offer some of the best birding in for Dwarf Jay and Dwarf Vireo, and for two the whole country. We visit cloud forests at Tapanti restricted-range species: Nava’s Wren and Long- Reserve and high elevation forests and paramo tailed Sabrewing. We visit spectacular steep-walled of Cerro de la Muerte in search of Resplendent Sumidero Canyon and the charming city of San Quetzal, Silver-throated Jay and many others. Cristóbal de Las Casas, again targeting very special birds, such as Belted Flycatcher and Pink-headed From the high mountains we descend to the Warbler. Other jewels include endemic Rosita’s incredibly bird-rich foothills of Braulio Carillo Bunting, Orange-breasted Bunting and Red-breasted and Las Brisas, and to La Selva which has some Chat. Our tour culminates at the outstanding of the best Caribbean lowland forest remaining Mayan archaeological site of Palenque, where in Costa Rica with many unique birds for a we expect a dazzling array of species in luxuriant whole new suite of birds. As many participants rainforest and marvelous Usumacinta marshes. comment, each day is better than the last!

Ja n u a r y 29 – Fe b r u a r y 12, 2016 (15 d a y s ) Fe b r u a r y 18 – Ma r c h 5, 2016 (17 d a y s ) Wi t h Hé c t o r Gó m e z De Si l v a Wi t h Er n e s t o Ca r m a n a n d Pa u l Pr i o r $3,595 USD, $4,795 CAD $4,575 USD, $6,095 CAD

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Southern Peru: Machu Picchu, Andes & Cuba the Amazon Endemics, Caribbean specialties and fascinating culture Incredible diversity across a magical country Cuba is a wonderful tropical island that boasts Imagine a country with 1,788 species of birds…. more golden beaches, extensive wetlands, subtropical bird species than found in all of North America and rainforests and temperate mountains. It is home Europe combined! A country home to 116 endemic to 25 or more endemics, and on our trip, we species! Imagine traveling through the land of the have the chance to see almost all of them. Incas, among locals dressed in colorful woven fabrics. We visit lowland forests, rice fields, mangrove swamps We take in the high Andes where we visit Puna and and the exciting Zapata swamp, where we encounter Paramo grasslands, dry montane scrub, and elfin, trogons and todies, lizard-cuckoos and parakeets and humid montane and subtropical forests, each with the world’s smallest bird, the Bee Hummingbird. We its different set of birds. We visit the amazing Inca also look for Zapata Sparrow, Zapata Wren, Bare- town of Machu Picchu, an awesome experience! legged Owl and Gundlach’s Hawk. The area around We access a great variety of Amazonian ecosystems Camaguey and the delightful coastal area of Cayo at fabulous Manu: Terra Firme and Varzea forests, Coco hold several endemics – Giant Kingbird, Cuban oxbows, lakes, river islands, successional growth Gnatcatcher and more. We visit the cool mountains of and more. Each habitat has unique birds and west Cuba, where we search for Olive-capped Warblers, animals associated with them. We make efforts tanagers and honeycreepers whilst being serenaded by to visit special and unique ecological niches such the beautiful flute-like song of the Cuban Solitaire. as Sandy-belt and Gaudua Bamboo Forest in Fe b r u a r y 8 – 18, 2016 (11 d a y s ) search of specialties. We end our tour in the arid Wi t h Co l i n Jo n e s desert scrub and rocky coastlines south of Lima, $3,575 USD, $4,750 CAD for – among many species – the delightful Inca Tern, and we also visit the fog-draped hills north of Lima for a community of little-known species.

Ju l y 27 – Au g u s t 12, 2016 (17 d a y s ) Wi t h Hé c t o r Gó m e z d e Si l v a $8,495 USD, $11,325 CAD

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Central Mexico Northwest Ecuador [NEW] Millions of Monarchs and a plethora of endemics! Chocó endemics of the incredible western slopes One of the greatest ecological spectacles in the world is Our tour begins in the famous Mindo area taking in the wintering of up to 20-million Monarch Butterflies this exciting epicentre of western Andean birding. — most of the North American population — in a After getting our fill of hotspots closer to Mindo (if single area of forest in central Mexico. In addition to that’s possible) we venture west and downhill to forests this wonderful sight, we visit a variety of tropical and of lower elevations where many specialty birds of the temperate habitats to search for up to 40 endemic and Chocó region await. Imagine watching, from a canopy 29 near-endemic birds to Mexico. We look for these in tower, a single mixed-species flock passing by for more reed and cattail marshes, pine and fir forests, tropical than an hour, or relaxing on the balcony of a remote dry forest, oak woodland, subalpine grassland, an lodge anticipating the next colorful tanager to appear. abandoned coffee plantation in tropical semi-evergreen This tour is ideal for folks who are new to Ecuadorian forest and a beautiful forest of giant columnar cacti. birding or those who have already been to Mindo but are A large number of our target birds are species that looking to revisit or explore a bit further off the beaten are rarely or never seen on tours. Our tour provides a path. During our trip we stay at only three different wildlife spectacle, diverse and very interesting scenery places to maximize on birding time and enjoyment. and a large number of very sought-after birds. Fe b r u a r y 20 – 29, 2016 (10 d a y s ) Ma r c h 8 – 17, 2016 (10 d a y s ) Wi t h St e v e Og l e Wi t h Hé c t o r Gó m e z De Si l v a $3,395 USD, $4,525 CAD $2,650 USD, $3,525 CAD Ecuador Birding & Surfing Combine learning to surf with birding magnificent coastal forest! See our website for more detail.

Ja n u a r y 10 – 17, 2016 (8 d a y s ) Wi t h St e v e Og l e a n d Ca m Gi l l i e s $2,295 USD, $2,995 CAD 22 Trinidad & Tobago T Dominica & St. Lucia: Endemics of the Superb neotropical birding in spendid surroundings! Lesser Antilles T A wonderful introduction to birds of South America. Quest for endemics and near endemics This relaxed and easy-paced tour stays at only two on two superb islands locations. On Trinidad, we stay at internationally The Lesser Antilles form a chain of small intriguing famous Asa Wright Nature Centre, among the world’s islands of the West Indies, geographically separating the finest wildlife lodges. The Centre is in the mountains Atlantic Ocean from the Caribbean Sea. We concentrate of the Northern Range, at about 1200 feet. We explore on two of the best, Dominica and St. Lucia. Each island rainforests around the centre, and make day trips to has its own unique character and charm, and each has montane forests, Caroni and Nariva Swamps, savanna its own special complement of wildlife. Dominica is and drier bush habitats in the vicinity and other renowned as the nature island of the Antilles, as it is still localities as time permits. Highlights are numerous: the covered in large tracts of native forest on mountainsides glorious spectacle of wave upon wave of Scarlet Ibis at that rise to almost 5000 feet. Here we target the island twilight, amazing Oilbirds in caves on the nature centre’s endemics – the two species of parrots, Red-necked and property, motmots, hummingbirds, honeycreepers Imperial, as well as a host of other regional specialties. and oropendolas from our balcony, nightjars and potoos and owls by flashlight, antbirds, jacamars and St. Lucia is an idyllic tourist location, all the more scenic woodcreepers along nature trails, not to mention owing to spectacular conical volcanic peaks rising from agoutis and tropical butterflies and flowering plants. the sea; it also supports a rich avifauna, including several endemic species and many Lesser Antillean endemics, Tobago has a fauna more characteristic of including St. Lucia Parrot, St. Lucia Pewee, St. Lucia Caribbean Islands, hosting several species not Warbler, St. Lucia Black Finch, St. Lucia Oriole and we found on neighboring Trinidad. A visit to Little attempt to find the St. Lucia Nightjar. Other goodies Tobago is always a highlight, with its spectacular include Gray Trembler, Ruddy and Bridled Quail- scenery and nesting seabirds including Red-billed Doves and the very rare White-breasted Thrasher.

Tropicbirds, reached by glass-bottomed boat over Ma r c h 22 – Ma r c h 29, 2016 (8 d a y s ) a superb coral reef. We also have the opportunity Wi t h Ri c h a r d Kn a p t o n to snorkel in front of our hotel! A perennial $2,995 USD, $3,995 CAD favorite with birders and naturalists everywhere!

De c e m b e r 6 – 16, 2015 a n d 2016 (11 d a y s ) Wi t h Jo d y Al l a i r $3,995 USD, $5,325 CAD (2015)

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Guyana: Neotropical Wilderness Birding Panama: Canal Zone & the Darien T Cotingas galore! World-famous Pipeline Road and much more! Guyana, in northern South America, has a small Panama with its very rich avifauna has quickly emerged human population concentrated along the coast. as a top birding destination. Panama is the transition The rest of the country is a marvelous stretch of zone between Central and South America. It feels unbroken, mostly untouched rainforest blending more “tropical” even than adjacent Costa Rica, with into savanna on the Brazilian border. It is home many representatives of typical Neotropical families – to Kaieteur Falls, plunging 741 feet in the single woodcreepers, toucans, jacamars, motmots, manakins, longest drop of any waterfall, and is a site for antbirds, cotingas, tinamous, plus a plethora of Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock. Vast Iwokrama Forest tanagers, flycatchers, honeycreepers and parrots. There Reserve offers miles of forest roads and trails and the is always the chance of a mega-bird such as Harpy exceptionally productive canopy walkway at Atta. Eagle and scarce mammals such as Ocelot or Tapir. We take in the Amerindian village of Surama – a Our Tranquilo tour focuses on two main areas – the fascinating experience. We travel along local rivers Canal zone, and east into the Darien at Torti. Torti for Hoatzin and Rufous Crab-Hawk and visit Rewa is in a world-class birding zone and many endemic Ecolodge in a still remote part of central Guyana, species occur here. This is followed by several days where we look for the legendary Harpy Eagle. Large investigating the superb and rich birdlife of the Canal expanses of untouched forest are also home to big Zone forests, while based at the Gamboa Rainforest cats, tapirs, macaws, parrots, cotingas and much Lodge, including marvelous Pipeline Road which more. Leaving the rainforest, we take in rivers on runs through wet forests in Soberanía National Park. the border with Brazil for some very local and scarce The hummingbird feeders at Cerro Azul are often endemics, and we travel west to an area where very productive, and Panama City’s Metropolitan the highly endangered Sun Parakeet occurs. Park supports Lance-tailed Manakin, Rosy Thrush- Tanager, even Red-naped Tamarin monkeys. With Our tour has a sense of adventure – we travel its short distances, excellent infrastructure and by boat along rivers through miles of forests, fly outstanding wildlife, Panama is superb and our over large expanses of forests to land beside huge visit will be a truly unforgettable experience. waterfalls or on vast savannas, and stay in lodges far removed from other habitation. Our extension Ja n u a r y 9 – 17, 2016 (9 d a y s ) offers an opportunity to search for the endangered Wi t h Hé c t o r Gó m e z d e Si l v a Red Siskin at the amazing Dadanawa Ranch. $2,875 USD, $3,825 CAD

Ja n u a r y 11 – 24, 2016 (14 d a y s ) Wi t h Pa u l Pr i o r $5,875 USD, $7,825 CAD Ex t e n s i o n Ja n u a r y 23 – 26, 2016 (4 d a y s ) $1,550 USD, $2,065 CAD Ex t e n s i o n

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Argentina Tranquilo T Chile Two superb birding areas Stunningly beautiful country with splendid birding! Argentina! A huge country that has a high diversity Chile is South America’s hidden gem, a place few of birds and other wildlife that are not found in people have discovered, but is a tourist and naturalist’s more northern countries of South America. This dream come true. Infrastructure is modern, with good relaxed and easy-paced tour takes in landbirds and roads, comfortable hotels and all the amenities one waterbirds of both the northern and southern parts finds in North America and Europe. It is a stunningly of the country. We stay in only three hotels, one of beautiful country, with crystal clear lakes, gorgeous which is in Buenos Aires, the capital, which provides conical volcanoes, dense temperate forests festooned with one of the best urban birding available anywhere. waterfalls, desert and high altitude grasslands. Our tour North of Buenos Aires, we visit the wonderful best- travels from the Valdivian forest of the south, one of kept birding secret of the Entre Ríos district; and the wettest places in the world, to the Atacama desert! to the south we visit the Valdés Peninsula and the Put it all together and we have one wonderful Magellanic Penguin breeding colony at Punta Tombo. destination to explore for penguins, rayaditos, We have a good chance of finding species such as firecrowns, miners, earthcreepers, huet-huets, wiretails White-tipped Plantcutter, Black-and-rufous Warbling- and lots more with unfamiliar names – plus spectacular Finch, Lark-like Brushrunner, Magellanic Penguin, species such as Diademed Sandpiper-Plover, Andean Southern Giant Petrel, Brown Skua, Burrowing Parrot, Condor and Magellanic Woodpecker! Our pelagic Rusty-backed Monjita and many others, including the into the nutrient-rich Humboldt Current will be a Chubut Steamerduck, a recently split species of limited major highlight, as we have chances at numerous range. In addition, we should encounter Southern Sea shearwaters, petrels, albatrosses and more. Our pre- Lions and maybe also their predators (Orcas), Southern tour covers the Patagonian Steppe of Tierra del Elephant-Seal and Guanacos. Our tour features an Fuego, and the dramatic spires of Torres del Paine. exciting diversity of southern South American wildlife. No v e m b e r 6 – 17, 2016 (12 d a y s ) No v e m b e r 18 – 27, 2016 (10 d a y s ) Wi t h Ri c h a r d Kn a p t o n Wi t h Hé c t o r Gó m e z d e Si l v a $4,275 USD, $5,695 CAD Co m b i n e t h i s w i t h o u r Ch i l e t o u r ! Pa t a g o n i a p r e -t o u r No v e m b e r 1 – 6, 2016 (6 d a y s ) $2,095 USD, $2,795 CAD Pr e -t o u r

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Brazil: Atlantic Rainforest T ABC Brazil: Rio Cristalino Lodge T Fantastic endemics at two wonderful lodges! Greatest diversity of birds in Amzonia! Wonderful introduction to birds of southeastern Se p t e m b e r 11 – 17, 2016 (7 d a y s ) Brazil, a region of high diversity and major endemism. Wi t h Hé c t o r Gó m e z d e Si l v a This relaxed and easy-paced tour stays at two excellent $3,995 USD, $5,325 CAD lodges in the Atlantic Rainforest, both of which cater to needs of birders - Guapi Assu Bird Lodge and Vale das Brazil: Amazon & Pantanal Taquaras Lodge. Guapi Assu Bird Lodge is located at Amazonian rainforests and the fabulous Pantanal! the base of the Serra dos Órgãos mountains in a large 18,500 acre (7400 ha) nature reserve, encompassing rich In this exciting tour of Brazil, we visit the fabulous lowland forest, Atlantic Coastal scrub, salt lagoons and Pantanal, untouched Amazonian rainforest and exceptional restored wetlands teeming with birds. Vale immense grasslands. The Pantanal, the largest and das Taquaras Lodge lies high in mountains at approx most important wetland in South America, literally 1000m (3000ft), with easy access to montane and upper teems with birds! Herons, egrets, storks including altitude forests, plus time spent relaxing at the lodge and Jabirus, ibis, waterfowl, and spoonbills occur in admiring the parade of hummingbirds, tanagers and wonderful abundance, along with a diverse array other goodies passing through the grounds. Possibilities of other wildlife, including Jaguar. This is home to abound: White Woodpecker, Giant Snipe, Scissor- one of the world’s most resplendent birds, the huge, tailed Nightjar, Plovercrest, Sharpbill, Bare-throated impressive Hyacinth Macaw! The spectacular canyon Bellbird, Restinga Antwren, Red-legged Seriema, lands of Chapada are next, with another suite of new Streamer-tailed Tyrant, Black-and-gold Cotinga, species. Following is the Amazonian rainforest, one Hooded Berryeater, Gray-winged Cotinga, Itatiaia of the top birding spots in the world! This splendid Thistletail and the incredible Swallow-tailed Cotinga. reserve has tremendous diversity; parrots, macaws, barbets, scythebills, curassows, trumpeters – the list Se p t e m b e r 1 – 10, 2016 (10 d a y s ) seems endless – and we have a chance of Harpy Eagle! Wi t h Hé c t o r Gó m e z d e Si l v a $3,795 USD, $4,995 CAD Se p t e m b e r 17 – 28, 2016 (12 d a y s ) Wi t h Hé c t o r Gó m e z d e Si l v a $5,250 USD, $6,995 CAD

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Australia: Tasmania Eastern Australia Unique island wildlife awaits! An exceptional journey from Carins to Sydney Tasmania encompasses a wide variety of habitats and Australia is a naturalist’s dream come true. climates. The Victorian countryside seems reassuringly Australia harbors enormous diversity of habitats, familiar due to two centuries of European settlement, including the world’s longest coral reef (the but wildlife is specifically Australian. Large flocks 1260-mile long Great Barrier Reef). of exotic parrots feed on the highway verges and Our birding tour focuses on eastern Australia, during multicolored fairy-wrens and honeyeaters fill the woods, the dry season. From northeast, where we have a while kangaroos graze in the paddocks. Tasmania holds chance for cassowary, bowerbirds and platypus, to the many endemics, among them some fascinating birds, southeast’s lyrebirds, fairy wrens, wallabies, albatrosses even flightless ones such as the Tasmanian Native Hen. and penguins, our tour samples a good portion of Oc t o b e r 22 – 26, 2016 (5 d a y s ) Australia’s scenery, avifauna and other wildlife. $1,660 USD, $2,130 CAD Endemism here in Australia is extraordinary; 5 non- Tropical Australia passerine families and 15 passerine families are endemic to Australasia, plus diverse marsupials, pigeons (26 Darwin and the parks of the Northern Territory species), parrots (53 species) and seabirds (79 species). Se p t e m b e r 30 – Oc t o b e r 7, 2016 (8 d a y s ) A superb and exciting tour with mostly easy birding Wi t h Ba r r y Da v i e s $2,295 USD, $2,950 CAD in comfortable surroundings – truly unforgettable! Oc t o b e r 8 – 22, 2016 (15 d a y s ) Wi t h Ba r r y Da v i e s $5,150 USD, $6,595 CAD

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England Birds & Gardens: Southeast Spain Birds & Flowers Two great English passions – birds and gardens! Exceptional birding and superb flowers! This very special tour combines birding with the Our unique tour takes in the wonderful steppes, great British tradition of gardens! We take in gardens woodlands and mountains of Sierra de Gredos and that deservedly have international reputations – the Extremadura with its incredible birdlife, especially the incomparable Kew Gardens, Sissinghurst, Great high concentration of raptors, the wetland wilderness of Dixter, Hever Castle, Beth Chatto’s Garden, Hyde the Coto Doñana and the charming hills and valleys of Hall RHS, East Ruston, Wyken Hall, Sheringham the Serrania de Ronda, renowned for its lush and diverse Park and many others not on regular tourist routes flora, especially orchids. We take in towns steeped in and with attractions all their own. Our birding is at medieval culture, the shores of the Straits of Gibraltar nature reserves and national parks, although naturally and picturesque white limestone communities nestled there is a suite of birds in the gardens themselves. We on mountainsides. Wildlife highlights will be many – target several choice species – Pied Avocet, Dartford Greater Flamingo, several eagles – Spanish Imperial, Warbler, Bearded Reedling, Cetti’s Warbler, Western Golden, Booted and Bonelli’s, both Great and Little Marsh Harrier, Stone Curlew, Nightingale and many Bustards, White-headed and Marbled Ducks, Azure- more. Starting in London, we head to Kent, the winged Magpie, sandgrouse, several larks, wheatears and county referred to as the garden of England, and then rock-thrushes, warblers, shorebirds, choice gulls – the head west through Sussex and Surrey before turning list goes on. Western Andalucia is a haven for botanists northeast to East Anglia, arguably the best birding and we spend time walking pleasant trails admiring area in England, where we visit Minsmere, Titchwell the local, often endemic flora of this delightful area. and Cley among several RSPB nature reserves. Ma y 6 – 17, 2016 (12 d a y s ) Ap r i l 23 – Ma y 4, 2016 (12 d a y s ) Wi t h Ri c h a r d Kn a p t o n a n d Lu c y Ch a n g Wi t h Pe t e r Cl e m e n t a n d Lu c y Ch a n g $3,995 USD, $5,265 CAD $5,085 USD, $6,695 CAD

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28 The Netherlands & Belgium: Birds, Art & Architecture [NEW] Target birds plus cultural highlights Although The Netherlands and Belgium (The Low Countries) are densely populated, they harbor a surprisingly rich bird-life. Areas such as Waddenzee, Lauwersmeer, Hoge Veluwe and Oostvaarders Plassen are famed for the sought-after species that can be found there. May is a time when many local birds have started to breed, while migrants are still winging their way north, so the overall list will be excellent. The birding hot-spots are located near historically important cities and towns, where the mix of old and modern architecture is a feast for the eye, and where world-renowned museums await us. From watching Eurasian Spoonbills and White Storks one day, we could be admiring Rembrandt and Vermeer the next. Amsterdam, Brugge, Antwerp and Groningen are all on the itinerary. Of special interest will be visits to Keukenhof, considered by many the greatest spring garden in the world, and Kröller-Müller Museum, with its sculpture garden and Van Gogh collection, in a stunning setting at the edge of a national park.

Ma y 5 – 16, 2016 (12 d a y s ) Wi t h Ru d o l f Ko e s a n d Jo s é Ko e s $4,250 USD, $5,595 CAD

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Thailand [NEW] Captivating country with exceptional birding! Thailand is a fascinating and bird-rich Asian country. Diverse habitats and a marvelous and extensive park and sanctuary system result in a large number of resident species, and there will be many Palearctic migrants present when we visit. Our tour samples habitats from marshy plains, mangroves and salt pans around Bangkok to coastlines supporting the endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper, the extensive lowland forests at Kaeng Krachan National Park where we will access very productive blinds, the beautiful forests at Khao Yai and montane forests in the northwest near Chiang Mai to Thailand’s highest mountain at Doi Inthanon.

Fe b r u a r y 7 – 20, 2016 (14 d a y s ) Wi t h Ad a m Wa l l e y n $3,950 USD, $5,265 CAD

Western India [NEW] Exqusite birds and mammals India is a vast country and our tour will focus on only a small part of it – the dry western states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Compared to the rest of the country, this region is relatively sparsely populated, but it is home to an amazing variety of birds and large mammals, some of which are found nowhere else in the country. After a visit to the Taj Mahal at Agra, we start the serious birding at Keoladeo Ghana N.P., where our daily lists will be huge. We then head west, where in desert and semi-desert habitats we will look for such iconic species as bustards, coursers, cranes and eagles, often in impressive numbers, while we also expect to see mammals such as Black Buck, Wild Ass and Striped Hyena. Asiatic Lion and Leopard are possible. Specialties of this arid area are the range-restricted Gray Hypocolius, the endemic White-naped Tit, Eastern Desert Warbler, Gray-necked Bunting and Pale Rock Sparrow. Along the coast our targets include Crab Plover and Terek Sandpiper and in mountains Green Avadavat. A couple of night forays are included, one to look for the enigmatic Syke’s Nightjar.

Fe b r u a r y 1 – 22, 2016 (22 d a y s ) Wi t h Ru d o l f Ko e s $6,575 USD, $8,750 CAD

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Bhutan Oman & the UAE The Himalaya’s Magical Kingdom Coming in 2017! Nestled in the magnificent Himalayas, between India Two surprisingly delightful countries, with plenty and Tibet, lies the seemingly timeless Kingdom of of wildlife found only here. Oman has a small Bhutan. A marvelous magical country steeped in human population with high living standards, tradition, folklore and deep-seated Buddhist beliefs, and is home to spectacular landscapes, from Bhutan has in recent years opened her borders to rugged mountains and deep gorges to deserts, travelers and naturalists, who can now enjoy the huge lagoons and mangrove-fringed coastlines. tracts of Himalayan forest covering the foothills of Ja n u a r y 2017 (14 d a y s ) snow-capped ranges and the often approachable and Wi t h Ri c h a r d Kn a p t o n exceptional wildlife. This is some of the finest birding in the Himalayas, and a wonderful cultural and travel experience with seemingly endless highlights. We will likely see over 250 species as we search for Satyr Tragopan, Ward’s Trogon, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Himalayan Monal, Ibisbill, Wallcreeper and Beautiful Nuthatch – in mountain forests covered with flowering rhododendrons, plus lots of mammals and exquisite flowers! An outstanding tour to an outstanding birding destination that still maintains fascinating traditional practices and beliefs.

Ma r c h 31 – Ap r i l 17, 2016 (18 d a y s ) Wi t h Di c k Ca n n i n g s $7,895 USD, $10,495 CAD

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Uganda: Shoebills, Endemics, Gorillas & Namibia, Botswana & Victoria Falls Chimpanzees Enchanting wonders in a starkly beautiful land! Eastern Africa’s gem Amazing diversity of wildlife awaits us on this The Pearl of Africa! On our tour, you can experience special birding tour to southwestern Africa. The “the Best of Uganda”, including Shoebill (this is starkly beautiful Namib Desert with its amazing the easiest country to see this amazing species), the sand dunes and infamous Skeleton Coast are 20+ Albertine Rift endemics (including African home to a surprising amount of wildlife – larks, Green Broadbill) and many other birds tough to coursers, koorhans, Lanner Falcons and more, locate elsewhere, such as Green-breasted Pitta. as well as the near-endemic Herrero Chat. This tour focuses on the Ugandan “must-see” birds Coastal wetlands host thousands of breeding and although we’ll certainly see a lot of widespread migratory birds - flamingos, pelicans, herons, spectacular species such as Great Blue Turaco, Ross’s waterfowl, shorebirds including Chestnut-banded Turaco, amazing barbets and so many others. We also Plover and the scarce Damara Tern. The Erongo expect to see other star species such as Red-faced Barbet, Mountains are a delightful area, where Rosy-faced along with incomparable Gorillas, encounters with Lovebirds, Monteiro’s Hornbills, Rockrunner and troops of Chimpanzees and a host of other primates. Hartlaub’s Francolins grace the rocky environment. We ascend the spectacular Namib Escarpment, We will also enjoy spectacular scenery, including which is inhabited by a whole suite of birds Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the Virunga occurring only in Namibia and southern Angola. Volcanoes and Africa’s largest lake, Lake Victoria. A truly marvelous and unforgettable Etosha National Park is internationally famous for wildlife adventure and birding extravaganza! its herbivores and the predators that stalk them,

Ju l y 10 – 23, 2016 (14 d a y s ) from elephants, rhinoceros, oryx and kudus to Wi t h Ja s o n Bo y c e lions and leopards. The Okavango River supports $5,920 USD, $7,895 CAD many riverine species including many kingfishers and Rock Pratincole, and we dip down into world famous Okavanga Delta in Botswana for two days of wonderful wildlife viewing, including the highly sought-after Pel’s Fishing-Owl. Spectacular Victoria Falls is a fitting finale to this marvelous tour.

No v e m b e r 20 – De c e m b e r 7, 2015 (18 d a y s ) No v e m b e r 2 – 19, 2016 (18 d a y s ) Wi t h Ju s t i n Ni c a l a u $5,275 USD, $6,295 CAD (2015)

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South Africa: the Subtropics South Africa: The Cape Birds and mammals from Kruger to the mountains Endemics of the Western Cape plus pelagics This birding adventure includes some of the very The Western Cape ranks as the most important best that African birding can offer, including a endemic bird area on the entire African continent! huge number of species and large numbers of Pelagic trips off Cape Town also rank amongst the South African endemics. Furthermore, this dream finest in the world with at least four albatross species, African experience provides the opportunity of several petrels including the stunning Pintado, seeing lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, rhinos, penguins, shearwaters and many more on the rich crocodiles, hippos, giraffes, antelope, plus many other trawling grounds near where the two oceans meet. mammal species, as well as breathtaking scenery. The Cape is also a spectacularly scenic area, with rugged We begin in the bird-rich city of Durban, then head Cape Fold Mountains that plunge down to the sea, inland to the spectacular Drakensberg Mountains white sand beaches, sea cliffs on the Cape Peninsula and Lesotho, which host a number of localized avian and beautiful vineyards. Other highlights include endemics. Next, we explore the fascinating temperate Southern Right Whales close inshore, and the most forests of the Natal midlands then we move on to plant-diverse biome on earth. We focus of locating the subtropical forest, savanna, moist grassland and almost all the endemics of this province, spending time superb wetlands of the northern Zululand coast, in each strategic ecosystem – the fynbos, Namaqualand, an area truly world-famous for its bird diversity. Karoo and temperate forest. We will amass an Then we visit the grassy hills of Wakkerstroom, impressive list including many pelagic and other essential for several highly sought-after species. seabirds, and as always, an amazing overall experience. Next is fabulous Kruger, among the greatest national Oc t o b e r 9 – 16, 2016 (8 d a y s ) parks on earth. We ascend out of the lowlands and Wi t h Ja s o n Bo y c e onto the temperate highland plateau. Before flying $2,105 USD, $2,775 CAD out of Johannesburg, we sample birds typical of the Kalahari semi-desert, including such gems as Southern Pied Babbler and Crimson-breasted Shrike.

Oc t o b e r 16 – 31, 2016 (16 d a y s ) Wi t h Ja s o n Bo y c e $3,995 USD, $5,295 CAD Learn more online at www.eagle-eye.com 33 TOUR SCHEDULE 2015

October March South Pacific: Melanesia 19 Manitoba Owls Photo 11 High Arctic & NWT 7 Central Mexico 22 Greenland & Wild Labrador 13 november Manitoba Owls 3 Namibia, Botswana 32 Hawaii 4 July Thailand 30 Southern Peru 21 December Dominica & St. Lucia 23 Uganda 32 Trinidad & Tobago 23 Bhutan 31 Heart of the Arctic Cruise 15 2016 April August January Birding the SW Pacific 19 Arctic Safari 14 Panama 24 Colorado Grouse 2 Arctic Explorer 15 Ecuador Birding & Surfing 22 Patagonia Photo Tour 10 Into the Northwest Passage 16 Guyana 24 England Birds & Gardens: SE 28 Ecuador Photo Tour 10 September Brazil 26 Southern Mexico 20 May The Netherlands & Belgium 29 Out of the Northwest Passage 16 February Spain Birds & Flowers 28 Western India 30 Point Pelee & Algonquin 4 October Australia 27 Cuba 21 Alberta Prairie Birds 5 Saskatchewan Whooping Cranes 8 Thailand 30 Russian Far East Cruise 18 South Africa 33 Costa Rica 20 Churchill & Southern Manitoba 5 South Pacific: Melanasia 19 NW Ecuador 22 Florida 2 June Mighty Saint Lawrence 12 November Argentina 25 Sable Island 12 Chile 25 Baffin Island Floe Edge 6 Namibia, Botswana 32 Newfoundland Circumnavigation 13 Grand Newfoundland 8 December Trinidad & Tobago 23

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refunded. If cancellation is received between 60 and 119 days prior to departure, 50% of the tour fee is not refundable. Thereafter, all deposits and payments are not refunded. Refunds cannot be made to participants who do not complete the tour for any reason. Trip Insurance: We strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance to cover your investment in case of injury, illness or some other unexpected event which forces you to cancel. In addition, we strongly recommend that you obtain emergency medical insurance that covers expenses resulting from accidental injury or illness during the tour. Medical Information: Participation on an Eagle-Eye tour requires that you are in generally good health, are able to complete walks of several hours duration and are able to meet the tour's schedule. Persons with medical problems or dietary restrictions must make them known to us well in advance of the tour. Eagle-Eye Tours Inc. (EET) has the authority to disqualify any participant, without refund or further obligation, if they do not follow the recommendations of the leader or if the tour leader feels that the individual's continued participation will jeopardize the wellbeing or enjoyment of the individual or group. You have the responsibility to get immunizations to protect you from diseases or illness that may exist in the places you will be visiting on tour. EET has no special expertise as to what illness or diseases might be present, so we urge you consult your doctor and or Travel Immunization Clinic before you go. Tour Fees: We will make every effort to charge the prices quoted in our catalog or detailed itineraries, but fluctuations in major currencies may force us to change tour prices at any time before departure. Current prices are listed on our website and reflect payment by cash/cheque. Prices for payment by credit card are higher. Fees are per person, based upon double occupancy. Single rooms, when available, will be provided upon request for an additional fee. For participants traveling alone but wishing to share a room, EET will arrange for a roommate, if possible. If a roommate is not available, the single supplement will be charged. Our tour fees include all lodging, ground transportation, in-country air transportation, guide services, park and special entrance fees, and baggage handling for those requiring assistance. Outside the USA and Canada, all meals are included on our tours. Tours within the USA and Canada typically do not include evening meals. The tour fee does not include alcoholic beverages, transportation to or from the tour departure or conclusion points, passport or visa fees, entry or exit fees, airport taxes, phone calls, laundry, or other items of a personal nature. We reserve the right to remove you from a tour if you have not made full payment by the due date. 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This release also applies to EET’s agents, employees, shareholders, directors and sub-contractors. If there is any dispute that you wish resolved or want to bring to court or any other type of tribunal relating to any loss injury, death or damage to your property while on tour with EET, you are going to bring it in the Province of British Columbia, Canada, and nowhere else, even if it means you have to travel there to do so. The laws of British Columbia Canada will apply to any dispute or claims you may have. Before you bring any dispute to court in British Columbia you agree that you will first submit it to mediation in front of a mediator in British Columbia or in Calgary, Alberta, to try and settle it, and share the cost of mediation, and if required by the mediator pay your share of the cost to the mediator before the mediation. If you and EET cannot agree on who the mediator is to be, then EET has the exclusive right to appoint one. 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About our tours Our tours are diverse! We offer tours that range from being focused on birds to those of a more general nature that include gardens, flora or photographyw and lots of local cultural interest. All our guides are expert birders that are appreciative of all nature. Many of our tours spend considerable time looking closely at plants, mammals, butterflies and other wildlife. It is not necessary for you to be an experienced birder; all you need is enthusiasm and our guides will be happy to help you along! Bare-legged Owl A typical day with Eagle-Eye Tours Typically we start early, after breakfast at our hotel or lodge, to be We usually travel in comfortable vans or buses, often with local out when birding is best. Sometimes we are out before breakfast drivers who are familiar with the roads and destinations. Most for a quick search for a target bird or mammal. We head out often there is only one vehicle as the size of our group is typically by foot, car or boat to a choice area, maybe forest or wetland, small, but occasionally there will be two vehicles that keep in taking in the sights and sounds of the morning. We move along contact with each other. On some tours, we use airplane flights as a small group, making every effort to ensure that everyone to cover large distances and in a few cases we travel by boat, often obtains decent looks at whatever we are concentrating upon, with fantastic scenery and wildlife watching along the way! from that beautiful tanager to a majestic grizzly bear through the spotting scope. We might stop for that important cup of About our prices locally grown coffee before heading further down the road to We make every effort to charge the prices quoted in our catalog where we saw that great bird last year. Our field lunches are or detailed itineraries; fluctuations in major currencies may force usually at a good birding spot, where we have a chance to share us to change tour prices at any time before departure. Current stories and reflect on the morning’s adventure. After lunch we prices are listed on our website. Wherever possible, fees are quoted carry on, maybe returning to the hotel in mid-afternoon for a in US and Canadian dollars and can usually be paid in either rest, then a shorter excursion to explore another area. Over our currency. Most cruises are priced in USD only. Single rooms, as evening meal we meet as a group to record and discuss what we available, will be provided upon request for an additional fee. saw and review the plans for the coming day. Some evenings we For participants traveling alone but wishing to share a room, may head back out for a night tour to experience the nocturnal Eagle‑Eye Tours will arrange for a roommate, if possible. If a world of owls, potoos, frogs and other denizens of the night. roommate is not available, the single supplement will be charged.

Reserving your space on a tour Group discounts To reserve your space on one of our tours, please download Group discounts are available on most of our land tours for a registration form, complete it and mail it to us along with groups of 4 or more booking together. The group size and a deposit of $300 USD/CAD per person for most of our applicable discount are: 4 or 5 people, 5% discount; 6 or 7 people, land tours. Most cruises require a deposit of $1000 USD. 7% discount; 8 or 9 people, 9% discount; and 10 or more We accept payment by check, money order, or credit people, 10% discount. These group discounts cannot be used card. Our prices are cash/cheque discounted. Please in conjunction with any other Eagle-Eye Tours promotion. email or call to inquire about payment by credit card. What is included in the tour price About our accommodation and transportation The tour price includes all lodging, ground transportation, in-country Accommodations vary according to the tour. Where available, we air transportation, guide services, park and special entrance fees, ferry stay in beautiful lodges in a natural environment with trails out costs, boat charter fees, gratuities and baggage handling for those the back door. These amazing settings are often a highlight of the requiring assistance, unless otherwise stated. Outside Canada and the tour. In urban areas, generally, we stay in modern, comfortable USA, the tour price includes all meals. Land tours in Canada and the hotels. Sometimes, in order to reach the best locations for birding USA include breakfasts and lunches, but usually do not include the or wildlife viewing, we may be far away from a modern hotel cost of evening meals. This allows participants maximum flexibility and the ‘best available room in town’ may be more basic. For to choose the foods and portion size from familiar menus. Tour fees each tour, we identify the level of accommodation in the tour do not include any alcoholic beverages, transportation to or from the summary. If you have any questions about accommodations on a tour departure or conclusion points, passport and visa fees, airport tour, please feel free to ask and we can give you more specifics. taxes, phone calls, laundry, or other items of a personal nature. ®

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