Tag: Nature Tour
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New Tour for 2019! Costa Rica: Wild Nature
When one thinks about the tropics and tropical birds and animals, the first place that usually comes to mind is Costa Rica. Costa Rica means “Rich Coast” in Spanish. This refers to the wealth of natural beauty found along its extensive coastlines. This small Central American nation has been on the map as the prime…
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The new Madagascar Trip Report is online
Whitehawk completed its first tour to Madagascar in November. Covering the southern and eastern parts of the country, tour participants visited an amazing mix of habitats that adorn this country. We visited the unique spiny forests of Ifaty and traveled to the incredible rock formations of Isalo. We explored the expansive rainforests of Ranomafana National…
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Snow Leopard Tour – Trip Report Online!
The Snow Leopard Trip Report from our recent tour is now online! Whitehawk’s Marta Curti provides a detailed itinerary description with all wildlife findings and beautiful pictures taken during this trip to the Ladakh region in northern India. Also, there’s additional information about the successful Tiger extension trip! We were fortunate to get amazing views…
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We found the elusive Snow Leopard!
The elusive Snow Leopard is one of the rarest felines in nature. They live in the rugged mountains of Central Asia, where they are difficult to access. Their low numbers continue to be threatened by poaching and the illegal trade. Very few people have had the chance to observe this animal in the wild and…
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Humpback Whales give birth in Panama
Though Panama is well known for its tropical forests, colorful butterflies, abundant avifauna and impressive land mammals, one of its best-kept secrets is the opportunity it provides for excellent Humpback whale and dolphin watching. Starting in mid-June, the Humpback Whales arrive to the shallow waters of the Pearl Islands Archipelago. They stop here to give birth…
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Central American Mammals: Hoffmann’s Two-toed Sloth, a usual sight in Panama City!
Central American mammals are some of the most interesting animals on the planet. Considering how thick the tropical forest can be, it is quite surprising how many mammals one gets to see while hiking in the jungle. Coatis, several species of monkeys, sloths, tamanduas, armadillos… all can be seen relatively easily on a trip to…
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Harpy Eagle pair in Panama
Whitehawk Newsletter Winter 2016 Into the Realm of the Harpy Eagle Birds of prey are captivating creatures and in the tropics, the Harpy Eagle is probably one of the most fascinating ones. Collectively, Whitehawk founders have more than 25 years of experiences working for Harpy Eagle conservation in Panama and other countries of Central America.…
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Of Sunsets and Snow Leopards: In Search of the Elusive Snow Leopard Trip Report Part III
We had a few “close calls” in terms of sightings of Snow Leopards over the nine days we spent camping in Hemis National Park. We spent one morning hiking to Rumbak Village, passing frozen waterfalls and partially frozen streams to arrive at a quaint town with colorfully painted homes and pagodas. As we entered the…
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Of Blue Skies and Blue Sheep: In Search of the Elusive Snow Leopard Part II
The following morning, our Snow Leopard trip continued when camp staff woke us up and served us cups of steaming hot tea in our tents. This went a long way in easing the transition from our warm sleeping bags to the cold morning air. We leisurely got dressed and enjoyed a hearty breakfast before beginning…