Monhegan Island: Migration Hotspot Two Departures Each Month, Year Round!
September 18 - 21, 2014 Four Days!
Join leader Joe Bear on a relaxing tour of Monhegan Island at the height of the Our most popular cruise explores some of the most untouched rainforest
migration season. Off the coast of Maine, Monhegan serves as a stopover in all of Amazonia. On an eight-cabin expedition vessel, travelers
point for birds caught out over open water. With no roads and no cars on the venture far up some of the least inhabited rivers in the Amazon Basin
island, participants stroll along the many trails while searching for what ar- for a full seven days and explore areas rarely visited, seeking out the
rived overnight and enjoying eye-level looks at many of the warbler species, mysterious life in the heart of the Amazon. This is the most thorough,
tanagers, and flycatchers. In the fall, nature and beauty are at their apex on detailed, and sophisticated trip offered in the entire Amazon and comes
Monhegan. Stay at a lovely island inn and don’t miss the blueberry pie! Fee: with rave reviews from past participants. Guides are accomplished local
$1,198. With member discount: $998. naturalists. This is a trip of a lifetime, easy for seniors and families! Fee
starts at $3,450 per person. Iguacu Falls and other extensions available.
Block Island: Weekend Escape
September 26 - 28, 2014 Three Days!
Revel in the wilds of Block Island, Rhode Island, after summer tourists have
left the beaches and town. Often a magnet for wayward birds, “Block” will
delight travelers with its island architecture, wild flowers, and natural beauty.
Leaders share their knowledge of this special place with visits to a bird band-
ing station, the bluffs, lighthouses, back roads, beautiful beaches, and serene
harbors. Relax in the character-filled pubs and eateries. The island is a great
spot to see many falcons, warblers, and the unexpected. This is our most pop-
ular weekend trip, so reserve your spot early! Fee: $835. With member dis-
count: $635. Leaders: Joe Bear and Andy Griswold.