Upcoming Trips
BELIZE // Registration open
Travel Dates: March 22 – 29, 2026
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CONSERVANCY TRAVEL
Embark on an unforgettable birding journey through Belize, a paradise with more than 590 bird species. Begin at Crooked Tree Lagoon, the country’s premier birding site, where over 300 species mingle with crocodiles, iguanas, and turtles, and sunsets cast a golden glow across the water.
Explore the lush forests of La Milpa in the Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area, home to the Orange-breasted Falcon, Keel-billed Toucan, and a wealth of raptors and hummingbirds. Continue to the ancient Mayan ruins of Caracol and Lamanai, where Scarlet Macaws soar and history blends with nature. As night falls, watch for the Mottled and Spectacled Owls that haunt the tropical darkness.
From verdant jungles to azure Caribbean horizons, immerse yourself in breathtaking landscapes while discovering the vibrant birds and wildlife of extraordinary Belize! Alabama Audubon’s Program Coordinator, Andrew Lydeard, will lead the trip.
Registration ends November 22nd.
The full itinerary and travel details are here!
Have travel questions? Contact Alabama Audubon at info@alaudubon.org
Colombia Highlights of Central Andes: A Birdwatcher’s Paradise
Travel Dates: September 14- 23rd, 2025
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CONSERVANCY TRAVEL
Embark on an unforgettable birding journey through Colombia’s Central Andes and Coffee Region, beginning in Bogotá with visits to Tabacal Lagoon and Chingaza National Park, home to sought-after species like the velvet-fronted euphonia, rosy thrush-tanager, and rufous-browed conebill.
Explore the renowned Río Blanco Reserve and Otún Quimbaya Sanctuary, searching for the brown-banded antpitta, golden-collared manakin, and Andean motmot. Discover the diverse ecosystems of Hacienda El Bosque and finish your journey in Los Nevados National Park, where the elusive buffy helmetcrest awaits.
From Bogotá’s reserves and cloud forests to the high-altitude wonders of the Andes, set your sights on rare and dazzling species while immersing yourself in the magic of extraordinary Colombia!
The full itinerary and travel details are here!
Have travel questions? Contact Alabama Audubon’s Executive Director, Scot Duncan, at scot@alaudubon.org.
Past Excursions
Cuba 2025
Travel dates: March 16-23 , 2025
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CONSERVANCY TRAVEL
Immerse yourself in the vibrant nature and bird life in La Guira National Park, Soroa, Zapata Nature Reserve in the company of expert Cuban naturalists.
Search for endemic bird species such as the Bee Hummingbird, Cuban Trogon, Cuban Pygmy-Owl, Cuban Vireo and more. Discover the best of Havana while meeting and supporting Cuban people from all walks of life. it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Alabama Audubon host will be Andrew Lydeard.
Belize 2024
NOVEMBER 3–10, 2024
Boasting over 590 bird species, Belize offers an unparalleled paradise for birdwatchers.Observe the abundant wildlife, explore verdant jungle and azure Caribbean landscapes, and bask in the sunset at Crooked Tree Lagoon—a premier birding site with 300+ bird species, crocodiles, iguanas, and turtles. Discover Mayan ingenuity at the ruins of Caracol and Lamanai, where we might see the Scarlet Macaw, while La Milpa’s forests host Orange-breasted Falcons and Keel-billed Toucans.
Nighttime brings possibilities of Mottled and Spectacled Owls. Raptors such as the Common Black Hawk and Ornate Hawk-Eagle are present. The region’s hummingbirds include the Crowned Woodnymph and Azure-crowned Hummingbird, while woodpeckers—the Lineated Woodpecker and the vibrant Crimson-collared Tanager and Green Honeycreeper enrich the birding experience.
Cuba
MARCH 4–11, 2024
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CONSERVANCY TRAVEL
Immerse yourself in the vibrant nature and bird life in La Guira National Park, Soroa, Zapata Nature Reserve in the company of expert Cuban naturalists.
Search for endemic bird species such as the Bee Hummingbird, Cuban Trogon, Cuban Pygmy-Owl, Cuban Vireo and more. Discover the best of Havana while meeting and supporting Cuban people from all walks of life.
Learn about conservation and the ecology of the Zapata Wetlands with a Cuban naturalist. Search for endemics in a variety of habitats, including mixed forest, dense forest, mangrove, marsh, and open wetlands.
POSSIBLE SIGHTINGS Cuban Parrot, Cuban Bullfinch, Bare-legged Owl, the threatened Cuban Parakeet, Fernandina’s Flicker,
and Blue-headed Quail-Dove