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24-Jan-2009 07:25
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docbrown »
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Are you planning a safari to see the elephants and giraffes? Are you dreaming of exploring the jungles of Borneo in search of the giant-flowered Rafflesia and iridescent ferns? Does your idea of the perfect trip involve peering through binoculars in search of birds to add to your life-list? Do you want to know when is the perfect time to catch the Mojave Desert in bloom, to see snow leopards in the Himalayas, or see migrating whales off the coast of Mexico? Perhaps you're off in search of Bigfoot in the Cascade Mountains, the yeti in Nepal, or the elusive jackalope?
If any or all of these sound like your cup of tea, this is the branch for you. So collect your spotting scopes, loupes, zoom lenses, and waterproof journals and plan your next adventure here.
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01-Dec-2009 16:02
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01-Dec-2009 16:02
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kogoribta »
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This is an amazing place. If you are looking for the opportunity to experience wildlife at it's best, right at the prettiest sandy beach,,,Playa Zancudo has so much to offer! Monkeys and exotic birds galore, along with gentle surf, world class sport fishing and boat tours to hidden wonders such as an amazing wildlife rescue refuge...only accessible by boat...this place will amaze you! There is a great mix of culture...Ticos, Gringos, Europeans and Canadians. No big resorts but nice range of places to stay...from budget to luxury.
As for me, I have one house rental available but know of many others. I have lived here 18 years and can give some helpful hints.
http://www.viscape.com/properties/15160/zancudo_beach_house_rental_tropical_home_by_the_sea
Just email me if you would like to know more.
Sincerely,
Margaret
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29-Nov-2009 00:32
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06-Dec-2009 08:04
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Hello - Im not sure where to post this but I thought this might be a good place
I'v just returned from Bulgaria where I spent a fantastic week in & around Vidin - I will be going back again very soon and want to spend some time on the river Danube canoeing as far as I can ultimately I want to travel for a week or 2 at a time in a canadian canoe taking provisions/tent etc with me for overnight camping. Im very interested in wildlife, birds & getting some good pictures as I understand the riverbanks are very diverse.
What Im really after it some kind of detailed river maps for the Danube a bit like the OS maps we have in the UK - I have searched for hours online but cant find anything. if anyone has any idea where I might buy maps like this I would be eternally grateful.
There must be some kind of place to buy detailed river maps showing shiping lanes, shallow spots & stuf...
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28-Nov-2009 14:14
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trekker502 »
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05-Dec-2009 06:41
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trekker502 »
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Anne Schmauss, co-owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Santa Fe, wrote an article about winter birdfeeders for The New Mexican on Thanksgiving Day, 11/26/2009.
SUET Of all the bird food options, suet probably provides the biggest ounce-per-ounce calorie boost. You can attract a much wider variety of birds to your backyard by feeding suet. Just a few of the common suet-eaters you can expect to see in Northern New Mexico include downy woodpeckers, mountain chickadees, ladderbacked woodpeckers, hairy woodpeckers, northern flickers, bushtits, white-breasted nuthatches, and scrub jays.
Place your suet feeder in a tree. That's where most suet-eating birds hang out.
Nestle the feeder against the trunk or among branches to keep it from swinging.
If you don't have luck right away, smear a little peanut butter on the suet cage and press birdseed onto it. Birds find food by sight ...
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28-Nov-2009 11:52
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trekker502 »
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04-Dec-2009 00:03
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trekker502 »
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I just saw a covey of about 10 Scaled Quail (Callipepla squamata) at about 3 p.m., in an arid, open area with pear and chollo/choyo (? spelling) cactus, sage, and a few bushes on the outskirts of Santa Fe, New Mexico. My Sibley bird fieldguide lists them as uncommon. They were recognizable and distinguishable by the small white tufts on their heads -- all of them had the white tufts, which none of the other species of quail have. My dog pointed them out to me when she strained at her leash.
I live in an area with mature deciduous trees and brush and lawn that attract many birds that are overwintering in Santa Fe, New Mexico, at 7,000 ft elevation. I have seen curved-bill thrashers and northern flickers at my peanutbutter suet. I have seen either the colorful spotted or eastern towhees and possibly the canyon towhees at my feeders early before hundreds of house finches, mountai...
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27-Nov-2009 05:44
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27-Nov-2009 05:44
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Just wanted to share a great experience I had on a Wild Planet Adventures wildlife viewing tour in July 2009. I was there for 10 days, and the group was comprised of 9 of us, plus our guide and driver. My tour brought us to the following areas: Cauhita (Carribean side), the Sarapiqui River, Arenal, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Manuel Antonio (Pacific side). We had a wonderful, knowledgeable guide, Koky. Thanks to his expert eye, we were able to see a diverse amount of wildlife, including all four types of monkeys found in Costa Rica, a multitude of birds (including several Resplendent Quetzals!), Army & Leaf-cutter ants, and various bugs, lizards, arachnids, and some frogs. Unfortunately, I could not go on the last 4 days of the full tour into the Osa Penninsula, but I am planning to return. It was a great experience, one I can fully recommend.
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13-Nov-2009 23:17
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Regine260475 »
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26-Nov-2009 01:23
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Hello,
I've been most fortunate to see green and loggerhead turtles nesting in various places of the world. My dream would be to see a leatherback.
It's one of the reasons I'm planning a trip to Trinidad & Tobago (I posted a thread on the Caribbean Branch).
Does anyone have any good spots to recommend on either island ? So far I managed to find out that Matura, on Trinidad, would be a good place.
Otherwise, any good spots worldwide for leatherbacks ? I've tried -- without success -- to see them in South Africa, Costa Rica, Suriname .... I'm aware it's mostly a matter of luck but I'd like to maximise my chances.
Any suggestion would be most welcome.
PS : we'd be going in March 2010 and could afford to take approx. 10 days including the journey to get from Europe to wherever it is we'll go, which would mean 7 to 8 days on location.
Thanks very much everybody
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13-Nov-2009 03:40
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krista_hughes »
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05-Dec-2009 02:47
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krista_hughes »
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Growing up I always wanted to be a Veterinarian. As I grew older, I realized I want a job with a little more action. Something where I don't do the same thing day in and day out.
Through high school I've taken classes to prep me for any job with wildlife, such as, Honors Biology, Honors Zoology, Agricultural Science 1 & 2 and Vet Tech.
I want a job involving wild animals in their natural habitat. However that wont stop me from working at a zoo. I love animals and I tend not to be a people person. I would like a job... possibly a job in wildlife rescue? Are there international jobs like this?
Also, what kind of majors and minors would I need for college?
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10-Nov-2009 05:45
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colleenincanada »
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01-Dec-2009 19:26
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chriskean1 »
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We're suddenly able to take the month of December off. After a couple days R&R, our interests are wildlife/birds, photography, hiking, snorkeling. From quick review, it seems like not best time for some places I've dreamed of going (Borneo, Madagascar, Papua N.G.). Organizing for Africa in 2-3 weeks intimidates me (but maybe it shouldn't). Already been to Galapagos & Amazon, so would like something new. Because we have just over a month (which is seldom the case), thinking further than Central America. How much will we miss out by going in the rainy season to some places? How bad will the mosquitos be? Where should we go?
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05-Nov-2009 21:17
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scottsanmano »
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04-Dec-2009 00:19
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mikas »
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I'm told that the pink dolphins that are found in the coastal waters of the Gulf of Thailand are a sub-species of the indo-pacific humpback dolphin.I'm interested in finding out if this information is correct.If anyone has more information about these beautiful mammals, please let me know.
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04-Nov-2009 00:58
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hoisan »
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04-Nov-2009 14:26
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trekker502 »
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Hi,
I posted this on the Travel with Kids forum, but it looks like this forum would be more appropriate.
I have nine days (Thanksgiving holiday) to travel and I'd like to take my five year old on a trip. She's crazy about the natural world particularly animals. We are in California and given the short amount of time and her having to go back to school, I don't want to take her across too many time zones as the adjustments would be too great for such a short time. I would like to take her some place warm, has beaches, jungle, and easy wildlife viewing and maybe interaction.
Panama, Costa Rica, Ecuador (Galapagos), living in a tree house, over a lake on stilts...all sound fun
thanks
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30-Oct-2009 09:30
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ooz »
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05-Dec-2009 03:36
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rorygemwriter »
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Is it true that in World War 1 glow worms were used as flashlights to illuminate maps ect in the trenches?
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23-Oct-2009 00:37
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stefrussell »
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23-Oct-2009 13:58
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trekker502 »
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Hiya,
Im currently in Arusha, Tanzania and am looking for info on horse safaris...the only places iv found so far have been extortionate but id be more than willing to work wherever first in order to reduce the cost...i dunno if this is an option. Anyway if anyone has any information or indeed would like to join me on this that'd be cool :) Im 24, and Irish...
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21-Oct-2009 21:55
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Laszlo »
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04-Nov-2009 16:09
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Laszlo »
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Just noticed in the LP online Shop that the new versons of their Watching Wildlife East Africa and Southern Africa guides have been finally released.
Earlier staff had said they would be totally different from the previous books in the series, so if anyone gets the chance to check these out, please comment on what they are like!
I am now travelling in Morocco so can't get hold of either.
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18-Oct-2009 15:27
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scottsanmano »
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18-Oct-2009 15:27
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scottsanmano »
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I recently visited Koh Phaluai in Ang Thong National Marine Park Thailand. Had a great time with the local fishermen and really enjoyed the local dried fish.I think the fish is a kind of mullet. Anyone know?
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17-Oct-2009 07:16
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trekker502 »
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29-Oct-2009 06:21
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trekker502 »
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Adrian, Texas, across from the Midpoint Cafe along old Route 66, thousands of sandhill cranes, and possibly some whooping cranes (with black-edged wings), had spent the night in a wheat field approximately 1 mile long. At 11 a.m. this morning, I just happened to stop there and noticed the cranes calling and in small flocks slowly lift off of the ground and spiral around as they caught the warm air thermals to lift them higher and higher for an easier flight south. It took their group an hour to completely lift off and fly south towards their wintering grounds in New Mexico. There is a Sandhill Cranes Festival on November 11 at their wintering grounds -- check tourist information. When I stopped at the Welcome to New Mexico Center a few minutes later, I was assured that they were sandhill cranes after a local at the Stuckey Cafe had told me that they were geese. I was also assured... more »
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