EXPLORE the remarkable avian diversity of the 'Golden State' with TALON TOURS. California is a world destination for many reasons and birding is high on the list. Ranging from mountains to coastline and deserts to lush valleys, the diversity of habitats provides excellent birding opportunities. Our coastline consists of fresh and saltwater wetlands, rocky and sandy habitat and ample pelagic opportunities. EXPERIENCE the majestic Sierra Mountains with delights such as Great Gray Owls, Northern Goshawk and Blue Grouse. Spring and summer find an abundance of Neo-tropical migrants such as Western Tanager, Lazuli Bunting and Swainson's Hawks briefly breeding here, before returning south to the … Read More
Birding Articles
The animal kingdom’s longest migration award goes to the Sooty Shearwater
Every summer many millions of Sooty Shearwaters arrive off the Californian coast, their huge flocks astonishing observers who often have trouble grasping that the dark swirling clouds over the water … [Read More...]
WORLD FIRST: Spoon-billed sandpiper chicks hatch in captivity
The first critically endangered Spoon-billed sandpiper to hatch in captivity in the world was always going to be a spectacular sight, but when a Heritage Expeditions boat docked in Anadyr last night … [Read More...]
Critically Endangered Takahe Released onto Auckland Island
One of New Zealand's rarest native birds, the takahē, has been released on Motutapu Island in the heart of Auckland. There are only 260 takahē in the world and nine were released on Motutapu … [Read More...]