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Baird's Sandpiper, West Haven, CT, August 23, 2020. Photo by Gina Nichol.

FALL 2020 - Update   

Greetings Birders!
Fall migration has begun here in southern New England. Shorebirds have been coming through and raptors are not far behind. This handsome Baird's Sandpiper is among the birds that have graced our shores in recent weeks. We can't help but embrace the excitement of fall migration and I hope you are able to witness and enjoy it safely. I recently attended a very interesting webinar from Cornell about BirdCast>. BirdCast forecasts migration in North America in real time.  Check BirdCast out> 

PROGRESS ON THE TRAVEL FRONT
We will be traveling again soon. On August 6, the CDC and US state department lifted the Level 4 Global Health Advisory and is returning to the previous system of country-specific levels of travel advice. Details are at this link>  Countries are opening up and we are monitoring the situation carefully. This link goes to CDC: COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Destination>

NEW & RESCHEDULED TOURS
Sunrise Birding is featured in the September issue of Connecticut Magazine in an article by Todd McLeish (pdf download)> and he is absolutely right, we can't wait to get back to showing you wildlife.

Check these out:

• COSTA RICA! Hummingbird & Quetzal Special with Gina & Steve,
  Jan 31 - Feb 6, 2021
  
  
• SOUTH TEXAS! Rio Grande Valley Winter Rarities & Specialties,
  February 13 - 21, 2021
  
  
• MONGOLIA! Snow Leopards (EASY!) & more! June 5 - 19, 2021
  
  
  
• JAMAICA! 29 Endemics, December 4 - 10, 2021
  
  
• SERBIA! Long-eared Owl Spectacle & Winter Specialties,
  January 15 - 23, 2022
  
  
• HONDURAS EASY! Tropical Winter Special, February 19 - 27, 2022
  
  
• MORE TOURS>

WE'RE TAKING NAMES!
Put your name on a tour. Let us know what tours you are interested in so we can contact you when it's time to commit. Contact [email protected] or complete our online inquiry form>

IN THE MEAN TIME...
As we long for travel to resume, check out the reports and photos from our past trips> 
I recommend BORNEO> or NEW ZEALAND>
and there are many others.

Stay safe and keep in touch!

Gina & the Sunrise Birding team

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Past News (in case you missed it):  

STEVE BIRD ORIGINALS
In the meantime, Steve is continuing to illustrate and paint again after a long hiatus. He is willing to do commissions, especially of species seen with us on past trips. See more of Steve's original art here> Contact Steve to discuss options
at [email protected]


PRIVATE BIRDING TOURS
We also offer private tours, including domestic, international and private local birding tours in southern New England. If you have questions, want to arrange a private tour, or want us to pencil you in for an upcoming group tour so that you have something to look forward to, we'd love to hear from you.

Stay well and good birding!

Gina & the Sunrise Birding Team
[email protected]

JAPAN! Trip highlights

Our 2020 Japan tour featured incredible wildlife spectacles of Cranes, Snow Monkeys, Steller's Sea and White-tailed Eagles, and fantastic views of Blakiston's Fish Owl in Rausu.  Highlights and videos are posted here> 

Our next trip is filling now. Don't miss the amazing wildlife of Japan!  Contact [email protected] to hold your place!

JAPAN! Cranes, Eagles, Owls
& Snow Monkeys!
February 5 - 16, 2021
Info & reservations>

Contact [email protected] to hold your place!

Photo: Steller's Sea Eagle by Gina Nichol.
More photos & videos>

 

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NEW TOURS!
Check out these newly added tours! Contact [email protected] to hold your place!

NORTHWEST ARGENTINA
with Eduardo Patrial
February 13 - 28, 2021
Famed for its attractive unspoiled scenery, northwest Argentina offers the birder a wealth of rare and spectacular birds. From the beautiful Yungas Cloud forests to tumbling mountain streams, Monte Desert, Cacti Scrubland, Altiplano and high Andean Grasslands, we will not only be entranced by the outstanding beauty of this country, we will also be able to see many endemic and much sought after species. More info>

BULGARIA: Spring in the Balkans
May 5 - 14, 2021
Bulgaria stands at a crossroads on the Balkan Peninsula which 'separates' Europe and Asia. Because of this, Bulgaria has become one of Europe's best bird watching destinations. It is the gateway to many eastern European species and several Asiatic species which can be found on the western-most edge of their range. There is a vast range of habitats to discover and over 420 species have been recorded in this stunningly beautiful country and it is not uncommon to record 200 species during a 9-day tour such as ours. More info>