I have some great new trips coming up in 2013 – be sure to check back or email me for details, which will be posted under Tours when itineraries are finalized.
Batwatch Nicaragua – a second workshop, this time to the remote Bosawas Reserve in northern Nicaragua, is in the planning stages for January 2013. This will be a rough trip with camping or dormitory style accommodations, but it will be a unique chance to explore an unchartered region. Our trip will greatly help local biologists develop their bat and small mammal species lists.
Dominican Republic – All-new tour! I am planning a general nature tour of this island paradise in March 2013. The island has a number of very interesting endemic birds, and a few extraordinary mammals, as well as great forest, good caves and some unusual bats. We hope to go out whalewatching in the north, as Humpbacks breed in sheltered bays. We’ll enjoy all the biodiversity and perhaps even allow time for beachcombing.
Pantanal, Brazil – One of my all-time favorite destinations, this general nature tour will take us to the northern Pantanal, where the abundance and diversity of birds, mammals and reptiles is astounding. This trip is scheduled for July 2013, when temperatures are cooler and the dry season is under way. We’ll also go to the Chapada de Guimaraes, where we may see the elusive Harpy Eagle.
Spain – All-new tour! A colleague has invited me to bring a group of mammal enthusiasts to tour Spain, in search of Iberian Lynx, European Wolf, Cantabrian Brown Bear, and other species. The tour will take place in late September to early October, 2013, the best dates for mammal-watching. Not only large mammals will be sought out, but also small species including the fascinating Desman and a variety of bats. In addition to mammals, the areas we visit are rich in bird life, butterflies and many other creatures.
