Point Pelee is an internationally famous birding hotspot where thousands of migratory songbirds find refuge in the parkís many habitats. Watch and listen for Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting and a variety of Wood-Warblers in brilliant breeding plumage. We'll observe Bald Eagle, Red-headed Woodpecker, Sandhill Crane, with a chance for potentially rare species like Kirtland's Warbler and Mississippi Kite. With an expert birder and photographer, study the plumage, voices and behaviors that distinguish one species from the next, and get close-up views of creatures rarely seen away from their breeding grounds.

Cost: $ 1361 USF (from Windsor)

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Point Pelee is an internationally famous birding hotspot where thousands of migratory songbirds find refuge in the parkís many habitats. Watch and listen for Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting and a variety of Wood-Warblers in brilliant breeding plumage. We'll observe Bald Eagle, Red-headed Woodpecker, Sandhill Crane, with a chance for potentially rare species like Kirtland's Warbler and Mississippi Kite. With an expert birder and photographer, study the plumage, voices and behaviors that distinguish one species from the next, and get close-up views of creatures rarely seen away from their breeding grounds.

Cost: $ 1361 USF (from Windsor)

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In 2012, the Canadian University Alumni community continues its exploration of what defines us as Canadians. Following our expedition to the Northwest Passage in summer 2011, we travel to our eastern and north-eastern coast in the summer of 2012 to discover another unique facet of our Canadian experience - The Northeastern Arctic.

Cost: $ Various - Contact Tony, (from St. John's)

This beautiful country is undoubtedly a feast for the nature photographer. There are abundant butterflies, several species of colourful Poison-arrow Frogs as well as approachable larger animals such as Toucans and Coatis. Weíll concentrate on the macro photography of the often brilliantly-coloured invertebrates, especially butterflies and dragonflies. Our lodges all have feeders bringing a rich variety of bird-life into camera range including lots of iridescent Hummingbirds. Our guides will offer expert advise and lead you to amazing photographic opportunities. Our goal will be to capture top quality images you can be proud of.

Cost: Contact Tony

Unique wildlife and wonderful landscapes await you on this exciting safari. From the shifting sand dunes of Sossusvlei, through the coastal wetlands of Walvis Bay lagoons, north to Damaraland's and Etosha's BIG mammals, the varied wildlife of the Caprivi Strip, through Botswana's amazing Chobe Park, concluding with the awesome Victoria Falls. This is a wilderness spectacle, and a photographer's dream.

Cost: $ 7395 USF, (from Windhoec)

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The Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago are hot spots for neo-tropical bird watching. These two verdant islands, surrounded by aqua-coloured waters, are lush gems near the east coast of Venezuela. Trinidad is alive with birds and, if you are a first-time visitor to this part of the world, you might be surprised to see 20-30 new birds before breakfast! You can also examine the fascinating world of leaf-cutter and army ants and take photographs of orchids and gorgeous butterflies. The rain-forested slopes of the Northern Range are ripe for birding. The coastal areas of the island have tidepool and mangrove habitats to explore. Lowland forest and grassland habitats provide yet another habitat. The beautiful riparian grotto offers views of a breeding colony of the fascinating nocturnal Oilbird. The famous Caroni Marsh is a very specialized mangrove forest that provides a classic example of plant adaptation in this brackish water community. Here we see the spectacular flight of the Scarlet Ibis returning to their mangrove roosts at dusk, truly one of the world's most dramatic moments.

Cost: $ 3395 USF, (from Port of Spain)

Our tour of Prince Edward Island and the Magdalen Islands is designed to experience the natural history, culture and the rich and varied seafaring history of these two Gulf of St. Lawrence islands. On Prince Edward Island, weíll explore the rolling tapestry of red earth and green fields. We are never very far from the sea and the shorelines consist of sandstone cliffs, barrier dune systems sheltering salt-water bays and estuaries. On the Magdalen Islands weíll walk the sand-dune trails, and explore the bogs, fens, and salt marshes in search of the insectivorous plants and rare orchids. Weíll observe uncommon Roseate Terns and endangered Piping Plovers that have been attracted to isolated beaches and dunes where they can find protected nesting. Our meanderings, in a 15-passenger window van, around the back roads from our base of comfortable country inns, will help us appreciate the unique island habitats.

Cost: $ 3250 CDN, (from Charlottetown)