Explore some of the world’s most wildlife-rich sites from the comfort of your home. Our informative webinars also convey educational content about birds, birding, and other elements of natural history, as well as human history and culture.
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Germany's Wild Northeast By: Rick Wright Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024 Time: 11:00 am PDT/12:00 pm MDT/1:00 pm CDT/2:00 pm EDT |
To be announced By: To be announced Date: To be announced Time: 11:00 am PST/12:00 pm MST/1:00 pm CST/2:00 pm EST |
The Lower Rio Grande Valley of southernmost Texas is as
venerable a birding area as any in the country. Iconic species like Plain
Chachalaca, Buff-bellied Hummingbird, Great Kiskadee, and Green Jay headline a
list of specialty birds found here and nowhere else north of the U.S.-Mexico
border. It is the unique nature of the region’s avifauna, with its hint of the
Tropics, that draws birders and naturalists from all over. Yet, this magical
area has more to offer than the usual delights most birders think of when
considering a trip here, for the “Valley” is also rife with historical and
cultural attractions and a cuisine that exemplifies the area’s remarkably
varied influences. In January 2025, VENT will debut a brand-new tour: South
Texas in Style—an innovative program that offers a new way, a fuller way,
to experience the pleasures of the Rio Grande Valley. Our creative itinerary
emphasizes all of the area’s specialty birds and the famous places in which
they are found, but unlike most traditional tours here, this program is
balanced with cultural and other highlights. Stays in fine hotels, gourmet
food, visits to museums and historical sites, and two private boat trips are
among this trip’s many attributes. Whether coming to the Valley for the first
time or as a returning visitor, this wintertime tour with its incredible
birding, cultural high points, lovely accommodations, diverse cuisine, and
generally pleasant weather conditions is a must! Our presenter, Brad McKinney, is a longtime resident of the Valley and knows the birds, locations, and
culinary secrets of this dynamic region as well as anyone. Brad is the ideal
person to lead this outstanding new tour. |
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