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Discovering nature in California – part 2

For years, my wife and I have wanted to explore California’s legendary Highway 1, which runs along the Pacific coast. It is one of the world’s most scenic drives. Our anticipation was therefore at a peak when we took the storied highway out of San Francisco on a two-day trip Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 5 years ago
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Wonders of California – A trip to the Golden State reveals new kinds of natural beauty

Seeing exciting new plants and animals often requires effort – maybe rising at dawn and setting off on a long hike or driving for hours to some far-flung destination. Getting easy, close-up looks at iconic species right in the heart of a metropolis is therefore quite a treat. Such was Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 5 years5 years ago
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Birding Adventures in Boquete, Panama: Part Two

You cannot go far in Boquete without noticing the bird activity. Rufous-collared Sparrows, House Wrens and Clay-coloured Robins pour out their songs from gardens and rooftops; pairs of Blue-gray Tanagers fly in unison from tree to tree; Rufous-tailed Hummingbirds buzz about at spectacular Hibiscus and Bougainvillea bushes; Blue-crowned Motmots glean Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 5 years5 years ago
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Birding Adventures in Boquete, Panama: Part One

We heard the quetzals before we saw them. Their resonant yelping call notes emanated from high up in the ancient trees bordering the trail. At first, I only got frustrating glimpses of the iridescent green back and throat. The small flock was moving about in the thick foliage and feeding Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 5 years5 years ago
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Adventures in Nova Scotia: Up close with a pair of Humpbacked Whales during a wonderful exploration of the Annapolis Valley

I didn’t know whether to simply stare in awe or risk missing part of the show by attempting to get the perfect picture. Swimming alongside our whale-watching boat were two enormous Humpback Whales, a 40-50 foot female and her only slightly smaller calf. The two cetaceans moved gently up and Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 6 years6 years ago
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Less travelled treasure trove

El Salvador is a safe, friendly avian haven eco-tourists might not think of first Click here to view column

By Drew Monkman, 8 years8 years ago
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Where Spring Resides (trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina)

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By Drew Monkman, 10 years7 years ago
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Beautiful B.C. is Changing (British Columbia)

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By Drew Monkman, 10 years7 years ago
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Forest in the Mist (Costa Rica)

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By Drew Monkman, 12 years7 years ago
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Birds of Costa Rica

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By Drew Monkman, 12 years7 years ago
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Immersed in Costa Rica

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By Drew Monkman, 12 years7 years ago
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Birds Without Borders (Ecuador)

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By Drew Monkman, 14 years7 years ago
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Birds of Ecuador

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By Drew Monkman, 14 years7 years ago
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Tropical Birds 2: Diversity and Colour

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By Drew Monkman, 14 years7 years ago
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A Trip to the Tropics (winter behaviour of Can. Birds)

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By Drew Monkman, 14 years7 years ago
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