The Illinois Ornithological Society (IOS) is a statewide not-for-profit organization devoted to the study and enjoyment of Illinois birds. Please visit our Web site at http://www.illinoisbirds.o
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- IOS trip to Oaxaca, MX - Janua...
Oaxaca in southern Mexico
Saturday, January 16 at 8:00am - IOS Oaxaca Mexico Trip Extension
Southern Mexico- The Pacific Slope ...
Sunday, January 24 at 8:00am - 2010 Gull Frolic
Winthrop Harbor Yacht Club, Winthro...
Saturday, February 20 at 8:00am
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Trip Extension
: The Pacific Coast and Isthmus 24-31 Jan 2010 (7 additional days)
The Pacific Coast and Isthmus extension focuses on the endemic birds of the Pacific Slope and the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. The former has some of the world's most beautiful beaches and birds, such as Orange-breasted Bunting and Red-breasted ...Chat. A short pelagic trip targets birds like Red-billed Tropicbird and Townsend’s Shearwater. On the Isthmus, we’ll search for Rosita’s Bunting in the arid foothills, Giant Wren on the verdant Soconusco Plain, and Nava’s Wren in lush, Gulf-slope rainforest. Other possibilities include Black Hawk-Eagle, Long-tailed Manakin, and Lovely Cotinga.
For all the details, an in-depth itinerary with photos and booking/legal information go to:
http://www.illinoisbirds.org/IOS_Oax_201
Get your reservations in to Tropical Birding by November 30, 2009. Call 1-800-348-5941. This trip is offered to IOS members and is limited to a minimum of 6 and maximum of 8 people.
If you're not a member of IOS, now is the time to join!
Time:8:00AM Sunday, January 24th
Location:Southern Mexico- The Pacific Slope and the Isthmus of Tehuantepec
The Illinois Ornithological Society
The Illinois Ornithological Society, in cooperation with Tropical Birding, invites you to tour Oaxaca in southern Mexico for Legendary Birds and Temples!
We have just a few spots open for this trip as well as the extension.
This is a fantastic value!
For all the details, an in-depth itinerary with photos and booking/lega...l information go to:
http://www.illinoisbirds.org/IOS_Oax_201
From Oaxaca City
: Legendary Birds and Temples: 16-24 Jan 2010 (9 days)
Oaxaca has the biggest bird list of any Mexican state, and of the nearly 700 species recorded ~100 are Mexican endemics. With impressive ruins, a bustling capital city rich in commerce and architecture, a vibrant native culture, warm and friendly locals and world-famous food, Oaxaca offers even the non-birder much to write home about. On a couple days, afternoon birding is optional, and those wishing to take it easy or sight-see may do so.
On our tour of Oaxaca we’ll explore a variety of habitats for endemics and specialty birds including Red Warbler, Black-crested Coquette, Dwarf Jay and Keel-billed Toucan. We will also search among the ancient ruins of Monte Alban for White-throated Towhee, Blue Mockingbird, Gray Silky-flycatcher, Varied Bunting, and Slaty Vireo.
Trip Extension
: The Pacific Coast and Isthmus 24-31 Jan 2010 (7 additional days)
The Pacific Coast and Isthmus extension focuses on the endemic birds of the Pacific Slope and the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. The former has some of the world's most beautiful beaches and birds, such as Orange-breasted Bunting and Red-breasted Chat. A short pelagic trip targets birds like Red-billed Tropicbird and Townsend’s Shearwater. On the Isthmus, we’ll search for Rosita’s Bunting in the arid foothills, Giant Wren on the verdant Soconusco Plain, and Nava’s Wren in lush, Gulf-slope rainforest. Other possibilities include Black Hawk-Eagle, Long-tailed Manakin, and Lovely Cotinga.
For all the details, an in-depth itinerary with photos and booking/legal information go to: http://www.illinoisbirds.org/IOS_Oax_201
Get your reservations in to Tropical Birding by November 30, 2009. Call 1-800-348-5941. This trip is offered to IOS members and is limited to a minimum of 6 and maximum of 8 people.
If you're not a member of IOS, now is the time to join!
Time:8:00AM Saturday, January 16th
Location:Oaxaca in southern Mexico
The Illinois Ornithological Society
Just a couple spots available for the IOS Oaxaca, MX Trip, in January 2010!
To download a pdf itinerary: http://www.illinoisbirds.org/IOS_Oax_201
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Gettin' goofy at the annual Gull Frolic. The Gull Frolic has become as much a social event as a birding event. This is just one of many exciting field trips sponsored by The Illinois Ornithological Society. Please visit our field trips page at http://www.illinoisbirds.org/fieldtrips.
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A few cover pages of Meadowlark, The Illinois Ornithological Society's flagship journal. For more information about Meadowlark, please see the Meadowlark Journal Information page, http://www.illinoisbirds.org/meadowlark.
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