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New Zealand is one of those rare places that deepe

New Zealand is one of those rare places that deepens your appreciation for the natural world in ways you don’t quite expect. Its landscapes are rich with endemic birdlife, dramatic scenery, ancient forests, and moments that linger long after the journey ends.

This tour delivered an exceptional 147 species, including standout rarities such as Erect-crested Penguin, Baillon’s Crake, Brown Skua, and South Island Wren. We enjoyed intimate encounters with White-capped and both Royal Albatross species, found two Australasian Bitterns, and had remarkable, open views of Spotless Crake and Buff-banded Rail. Forests were alive with the calls of Rifleman and Tomtit, and we were privileged to observe a Northern Royal Albatross feeding its chick. We had exceptionally close views of Black-fronted Dotterel, as well as superb penguin and kiwi encounters. We enjoyed the curious behaviour of New Zealand Robins and Fantails, and had the rare opportunity to observe Royal Albatrosses with chicks, which was truly special.

A deeply memorable journey, filled with remarkable wildlife, stunning landscapes, and moments that will stay with us for a lifetime.

Photos: © Donavin de Jager: Erect-crested Penguin, Malherbe's Parakeet, New Zealand Fantail, Northern Royal Albatross, South Island Takahe, Stewart Island Shag, Stitchbird, Yellow-eyed Penguin

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Our January 2026 Guyana birding tour was an except

Our January 2026 Guyana birding tour was an exceptional exploration of the country’s rich ecosystems, combining rainforest, river, savannah, and coastal habitats. A visit to Kaieteur Falls provided dramatic scenery and excellent views of the Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock. A major highlight was close views of a juvenile Harpy Eagle. Savannah birding added specialty species and mammals, including a Giant Anteater with young. Forest birding produced cotingas, manakins, antbirds and sightings of potoos and owls.

Read the full trip report: https://www.eagle-eye.com/blog/guyana-trip-report-jan-2026/

Images © Paul Prior: Guianan Cock-of-the-rock, Harpy Eagle, Hoatzin, Blue-throated Piping-Guan, Guianan Streaked Antwren, Rufous-winged Ground-Cuckoo, Sooty-capped Hermit, Giant Anteater

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Our Panama Birding Tour delivered an exceptional d

Our Panama Birding Tour delivered an exceptional diversity of Neotropical birdlife across a variety of habitats. Highlights included spectacular views of Blue Cotinga, Purple-throated Fruitcrow, and an active Golden-collared Manakin lek, while the forests produced a superb array of understory species including the highly sought-after Ocellated Antbird and four species of trogons.

Wetland birding added further excitement with sightings of Capped Heron and Cocoi Heron, both near the northern limit of their range. Nocturnal outings were equally rewarding, producing memorable views of Common Potoo, Striped Owl, Black-and-white Owl, and Spectacled Owl.

The tour also yielded excellent mammal encounters including Geoffroy’s tamarin, mantled howler monkey, white-faced capuchin, Panamanian night monkey, white-nosed coati, and Central American agouti. By the end of the tour we had recorded 270 species of birds and many unforgettable wildlife experiences.

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Images: Ocellated Antbird © Jared Clarke, Purple-throated Fruitcrow © Blair Dudeck, Rufous-winged Tanager © Blair Dudeck, Geoffroy's Tamarin Monkey © Jared Clarke, , Snowy-bellied Hummingbird © Blair Dudeck, Capped Heron © Blair Dudeck, White-ruffed Manakin © Blair Dudeck

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Our Arizona in Winter birding tour explored a wide

Our Arizona in Winter birding tour explored a wide variety of southeast Arizona habitats—from the iconic saguaro-filled Sonoran Desert near Tucson to wetlands, grasslands, and the forested canyons of the Chiricahua and Santa Rita Mountains. Along the way, participants enjoyed highlights such as Gilded Flicker, Violet-crowned Hummingbird, Rufous-backed Robin, and large flocks of Sandhill Cranes, while visiting renowned birding sites like Madera Canyon, Patagonia Lake, Whitewater Draw, and Portal.

To read the entire trip report and see the bird list, follow the link in our Bio.

Images © VChaussee : Arizona Woodpecker, Crissal Thrasher, Gilded Flicker, Rivoli's Hummingbird, Vermilion Flycatcher; Saguaro landscape © KSchanta

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Our Best of the Lesser Antilles birding tour explo

Our Best of the Lesser Antilles birding tour explored the islands of St. Vincent, St. Lucia, and Dominica, focusing on the region’s exceptional birdlife and island endemics. Highlights included excellent views of the three recently split island wrens—St. Vincent Wren, St. Lucia Wren, and Kalinago Wren—along with standout species such as St. Vincent Amazon, St. Lucia Amazon, and the rare Imperial Amazon, the world’s largest Amazon parrot.

We also encountered a wide range of other island specialties including St. Lucia Thrasher, St. Lucia Warbler, Plumbeous Warbler, Gray Trembler, Rufous-throated Solitaire, and Lesser Antillean Tanager. With expert local guides on each island, the group successfully found nearly all of the key endemic birds while enjoying spectacular Caribbean landscapes and diverse rainforest habitats.

Read the entire trip report by following the link in our Bio.

Images © Paul Prior: St. Lucia Amazon, Lesser Antillean Euphonia, Blue-headed Hummingbird, Rufous-throated Solitaire, St. Vincent Wren, Lesser Antillean Tanager, St. Lucia Warbler, St. Lucia Thrasher

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