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Featured Overnight Tours
Origin of the Connecticut River
June 7 – 10, 2012 4 Days!
Connecticut Lakes Region is a pristine area at the northern tip of New Hampshire offering unlimited, unspoiled wilderness. This is the center of the North Country’s moose habitat where the mighty Connecticut River is born. Birds may include Spruce Grouse, Black-backed Woodpecker, Gray Jay, and Boreal Chickadee. See where the river begins its 410 mile journey! Fee: $1,055. With member discount: $955. Leader: Priscilla Wood.
Nova Scotia Shorebird Madness
July 28 – August 5, 2012 9 Days!
From the spectacular tides of the Bay of Fundy, to the rolling farmland, to the heath-lands of Cape Breton, there is no better highlights tour! Search for the rare Right Whale. The tremendous number of shorebirds at this time of year is legendary, known for their incredible aerial ballet. Nights are at Canada’s four star lodges. Cape Breton delights travelers with its high cliffs overlooking the Northern Atlantic and its quaint fishing villages. Fee: $4,298. With member discount: $3,998. Leader: Andrew Griswold.
Block Island Annual Migration
September 28 – 30, 2012 3 Days!
Explore the wilds of Block Island, RI 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. Expect to see lots of birds when the winds cooperate, carrying thousands of warblers, rare sparrows, and vagrants to the island. Leaders share their knowledge and enthusiasm for this special place with visits to a bird banding station, the bluffs, lighthouses, back roads, beautiful beaches, and serene harbors. Our most popular weekend trip! Fee: $695. With member discount: $595. Leaders: Joe Bear and Andy Griswold.
Grand Spain Tour
October 6 – 20, 2012 15 Days!
Spain is the most visited European country by birdwatchers due to its location along the migration route between Europe and Africa, and because it embraces habitats of the Western Pale Arctic. This landscape provides shelter to a great number and variety of species including raptors, alpine birds, steppe birds, aquatic birds, and an unsurpassed representation of typical Mediterranean species. See specialties such as Spanish Imperial Eagle, Lammergeyer, DuPont’s Lark, Wallcreeper, and Moustached Warbler. Visit historic monuments and cultural sites including medieval and Moorish villages. Leader is CAS Staff Member Frank Gallo. Fee: $4,398. With member discount: $3,998.
