3 Day Winter Raptor Tour in Washington County NY

Experience the grasslands in winter! See the raptors that migrate south from the Arctic, as well as other birds that winter in the grasslands. Expect to see endangered Short-eared Owls and threatened Northern Harriers, as well as Rough-legged Hawks, Cooper’s Hawks, Great Horned Owls, Barred Owls, Snow Buntings, Horned Larks, and more. Most years, we are lucky enough to see a Snowy Owl.

We are offering a weekend tour, Feb 7 – 9, and a weekday tour, Feb 10 – 12.  Meals are at locally owned establishments, most are farm-to-table.  Your accommodation will be at the historic The Queensbury, in Glens Falls, NY.

Each tour group is limited to six guests plus a local guide.  Review the itinerary and register.

Contact Roberta Kravette with questions (rkravette@signpostpublishing.com of (908) 656-4016).

Southern Spain Birding Expedition

Join Grassland Bird Trust on our fourth international birding expedition.  In 2025 we will travel to Southern Spain, guided by Destination: Wildlife who is committed to the principles of conservation tourism.

Discover European, Mediterranean, African, and Asian birds in Spain’s Unique Land and Seascapes. Spain is Europe’s second most mountainous country after Switzerland – but it also has (bird!) habitats as diverse as wetlands, semi-arid steppes, and cork-oak dehesas in Spain’s heartland, and the iconic limestone and granite Sierras and more within a relatively small and comfortable geographic region. Its diverse habitats, combined with Spain’s exceptional location, make it a bird hotspot.

Explore a Crossroads of Ancient Cultures and History. Our journey introduces us to the rich cultural heritage of the region, including: the iconic Pueblos Blancos in the mountains of Andalusia, the Roman archaeological site of Baelo Claudia, the Pillars of Hercules in the Strait of Gibraltar, and the main square of Trujillo, the birthplace of Francisco Pizarro and other Spanish explorers.

Enjoy Fabulous Cuisine and Wine.  We can thank Spain’s location and history for its famously unique cuisine and delicious wines. Gifted with abundance from the Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea, inspired by the kitchens of its neighbors, Portugal and France, and influenced by “visits” from the ancient Romans, Greeks, Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Visigoths, and Arabs—all of which contributed delicious legacies that are today refined to cuisine-perfection with must-try specialties in each region.

Questions? Contact Roberta Kravette at Destination: Wildlife (rkravette@signpostpublishing.com or 908-656-4016). Put “Southern Spain Birding” in the subject line.

Read our Trips and Events Release then register.

Photo: White-headed Duck; ©Martin Paleneck