Adventures in Birdwatching

Join ornithologist and nature enthusiast Ken Dial as he travels to several birding hot spots filled with the most spectacular species of birds imaginable. Vol. 1 - Florida Wading Birds: You'll visit Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in Sanibel, Florida known for its glamorous wading birds such as Roseate Spoonbills, Great Blue Herons, Double Crested Cormorants, and Red-shouldered Hawks. Massachusetts Songbirds: Tour the Mount Auburn Cemetery to catch a glimpse of the songbirds flit about the trees in morning song. Vol. 2 - Washington Predators: Get a close-up look at predators ranging from Hawks and Eagles to Gulls and the American Crow at the Northwest Raptor Rehab Center. Arizona Hummingbirds: Hike through the Nature Conservancy's Ramsey Canyon Preserve and see the Broad-billed, Allen's and the Violet-crowned hummingbirds. Vol. 3 - Rare Birds of Costa Rica: A birdwatcher's paradise, Costa Rica is the land bridge for some of the most rare and elusive birds, such as the Bare-necked Umbrellabird. Prime Tropical Real Estate: Visit some of the avian residents of Costa Rica to see how they are faring in this beautiful and rapidly developing place.

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