Biggest Week in American Birding 
Northwest Ohio - May 7-16. This 11-day festival boasts field trips to Black Swamp Bird Observatory 
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, and Magee Marsh Wildlife Area led by Tropical Birding Tours 
guides. Lots of warblers! 
For registration see www.biggestweekinamericanbirding.com. Free field trip to Oak Openings for 
ABA Century Club members-only on Sunday, May 16th. 
May 8-11) 2010 - Wrangell, Alaska - Stikine 
River Shorebird Rendevous Enjoy the 
magnificence of migration along the Inside 
Passage, and discover the beauty of the Stikine 
River Delta and the surrounding glacier country. 
Land and boat birding. Contact Jim Leslie, 
Alaska Waters, Inc., www.alaskawaters.com, 
jim-leslie@alaskawaters.com, (907) 874-2378. 
May 11-24, 2010 - North Wales & Norfolk: 
Highlands & Islands — join Alan Davies, of the 
Biggest Twitch fame and popular Corpus 
Convention guide, when the woodlands are full 
of bird song, and the magnificent cliffs host a 
plethora of seabirds. The wealth of species to be 
expected probably cannot be matched anywhere 
else in the UK, plus the possibility of scarce 
migrants. Contact Oriole Birding (formerly Celtic 
Birding Tours), www.oriolebirding.com, 
info@oriolebirding.com 
May 21-24, 2010 - Pribllofs at their Peak — 
Visit the home of millions of nesting seabirds, 
plus thousands of migrants, in easily observed 
colonies. Contact Lisa Moorehead, Wilderness 
Birding Adventures, www.wildernessbirding.com, 
(907) 694-7442. 
May 26 - June 4, 2010 - Cambell & Nome 
Extravagania — Boneyards, boatyards, marshes 
and ponds, pjus varied habitats make this some 
of the best birding in Alaska. Contact Lisa 
Moorehead, Wilderness Birding Adventures, 
www.wildernessbirding.com, (907) 694-7442. 
October 12-21, 2010 - Birding Wild 
Hawaii — This popular trip is back, with 
Hawaii’s foremost guide Rob Pacheco, to explore 
the scenic parks and refuges of the Hawaiian 
islands. Target local endemics. Contact Siemer & 
Hand Travel, www.siemerharid.com, 
travel@siemerhand.com, (800) 451-4321. 
Nov 1-10, 2010 - Escarpment and Kruger NP 
Birding & Wildlife Tour — An ideal 
introduction to the region’s avifauna and 
wildlife in general, with endemics and big 
mammals. Bird list available. Pre-trip available. 
Contact Lawson’s Birding and Wildlife Tours, 
www.lawsons.co.za. 
November 14-23, 2010 - Birding Beliie -- 
Over 600 species of birds flourish in this 
environmentally-consdous country, with Jabiru, 
Yucatan Jay, Yucatan Flycatcher, Yeliow-iored 
Parrot, Orange-breasted Falcon, Stygian Owl, 
Keel-billed Motmot as some of the target 
species. Leader Glenn Crawford is the premier 
bird guide in Belize. Lodges offer great birding, 
friendly atmosphere, and delicious meals! 
Offered again 2/11/2011. Optional 4-day 
extension to Tikal, Guatemala. Contact Wildside 
NatureTours, www.wildsidetoursinc.com, 
(888) 875-9453. 
Year4on§ Birding Opportunities 
Hawaii “ If a trip to Hawaii is in your plans, 
birding with Hawaii Forest & Trail guides is the 
best way to maximize your experience. The 
Hakalau Forest National Forest Wildlife Refuge 
holds many endemics while the Rainforest & 
Dryforest Birdwatching Adventure on Mauna Kea 
offers more. Contact Hawaii Forest & Trail, 
www.hawaii-forest.com, info@hawaii-forest.com, 
(800) 464-1993. 
South Africa — Custom tours as you like it - 
you pick the place and the pace. Can be 
customized by list of needed species. Contact 
AvianLeisure Birding & Wildlife Safaris, 
enquiries@avianleisure.com, 
www.avianleisure.com. 
. Please contact tour 
company directly 
for information and 
reservations, and 
identify yourself as 
an ABA member. 
Tour companies pay 
ABA a commission for 
each ABA participant. 
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