Flora & Fauna Field Tours
North American Tours
2000-2001

The Baja  

Desert

The west coast of Mexico is a beautiful place to enjoy birdwatching with fun in the sun. We will explore the seabird colonies in the San Jose area and search the desert for species such as Hooded Oriole, Western Tanager and Xantus' Hummingbird. We will also visit ancient fossil beds, watch for breeding Gray Whales and take a variety of scenic walks. In addition to this, our plans include time for snorkelling and relaxing hours at the beach.

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Churchill

Polar Bear
See amazing wildlife and scenery as the ice melts and Hudson Bay opens up for the summer. We will witness an incredible display of Arctic wildflowers, possible sightings of Ross' Gull, Jaegars, Phalaropes, Loons, Ptarmigan, Smith's Longspur, owls and many species of shorebirds as they move north or set up their nesting territories on the tundra. View Eiders, geese, Beluga Whales and possibly Polar Bears. Visit the Eskimo Museum and historical sites. Enjoy the Aurora Borealis.

The cost includes accommodation at the Aurora Inn, transportation, all meals, boat tour (on the Churchill River & Hudson Bay) and guiding fees.

Florida

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The South Florida mainland has always been regarded as one of North America's best natural history regions. It is a unique part of the United States where the vast wetlands , pine woods, sawgrass prairies and cypress swamps create a unique tropical wilderness. Leave the Canadian winter behind, explore this variety of wilderness areas and see some of the best flora and fauna in North America.

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Niagara Peninsula

Redcoats

This four-day trip combines nature, history and the culture of the Niagara Region. We will look for migrating birds, early wildflowers and rare ferns, see historic Fort-George and Brock's Monument and visit a winery and the beautiful village of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

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The South
(South Carolina & Georgia)

Fort Sumter

A delightful blend of wildlife and history awaits you on this tour of the American south. For birds and other wildlife we visit Huntington State Park, Francis Marion National Forest and the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge. The variety of habitats at these locations are a guarantee of excellent birding. We also visit the city of Charleston, renowned for its architecture, Fort Sumter, downtown Savannah and its History Museum. Since a trip to the South would not be complete without a visit to some of its famous gardens, we also tour Brookgreen Gardens, Magnolia Plantation and the Audubon Swamp Garden.

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