[cobirds] Western Mexico Conservation Birding opportunity

Dear Co-birders, 

For those interested, please read the below message about an opportunity to support international bird conservation while getting an insider's tour of western Mexico.  Thanks to CFO for allowing us to share this type of information on Co-birds.  

 

Have you ever wanted to go birding in Mexico but are just not sure about going on your own?  

Are you just as passionate about helping conserve birds as you are about watching them?  

Are you ready to escape the COLD of winter?  

If so, then a Conservation Birding Tour might be right for you!

In collaboration with the University of Guadalajara and San Pancho Bird Observatory, Bird Conservancy of the Rockies is once again offering a special opportunity to travel with us to Nayarit and Jalisco, Mexico, from March 22 to April 1, 2020, to explore this megadiverse region and learn about the birds, history, culture and conservation efforts underway.  Starting from when we pick you up at the airport in Puerto Vallarta, we will take you under our wing as we visit all the major life zones, from offshore islands to sky islands, until we drop you off again to fly home after 10 days of relaxation, fun-in-the-sun, and gobs of lifers.  Our goal is to see as many of the region's 500+ bird species as possible, including many of the migratory birds that breed in Colorado, in addition to the 91 Mexican endemic species found here, like Long-tailed Wood-Partridge, Bumblebee Hummingbird, Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo and so many more.  We'll meet with local authorities and experts along the way to learn about conservation and management efforts and the challenges and successes they've had.  We'll also get up close and personal with the birds and contribute to long-term monitoring by helping to band and release dozens of resident and migratory species at the Sierra de Manantlán Biosphere Reserve, where we'll stay at the newly renovated Las Joyas Research Station – an area not accessible to the casual tourist. We'll also get a lesson in Mexican history and culture from our local guides as we travel the country side, eating delicious food and staying in spectacular settings.   

We are not sure when this trip will be offered again, so don't miss out!  Invest in your passion and in conservation!  100% of proceeds will go to support bird conservation efforts in Mexico.  

For more information, please visit https://birdconservancy.org/get-involved/take-a-birding-tour/  or feel free to contact me at Arvind.Panjabi@birdconservancy.org with any questions.  Testimonials available.

I hope to see you in Puerto Vallarta!

Sincerely, 

 

Arvind Panjabi

Avian Conservation Scientist

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

Fort Collins, Colorado