From time to time, WFO offers extended tours and expeditions, often to international birding sites of special ornithological interest. Some expeditions focus on research while others offer expert leadership and access to places usually inaccessible to the general public.
Cuba with Jon Dunn - October 26 - November 6, 2010
The Cuba Trip is now full. You can still register be added to the wait list. If you are on the wait list but do not get a spot on this trip, you will receive advance notice of any future Cuba trips.
Western Field Ornithologists is collaborating with the Caribbean Conservation Trust, Inc. on this US government approved trip which will visit rarely explored parts of Cuba, the Caribbean’s largest and most ecologically diverse island nation. This is the 3rd program that WFO has collaborated with CCT on since 2006. Along with WFO leader Jon Dunn, our team will include Dr. William Suarez, paleo-ornithologist with the National Museum of Natural History in Havana, a bilingual Cuban tour leader, and local naturalists. We recommend that you download and review the trip options BEFORE registering.
Past Tours and Expeditions
Tejon Ranch Purple Martin Survey
June 29 - July 2, 2010 [click to read the recap by Ed Pandolfino, Mike White & Andrea Jones]
Western Field Ornithologists trip to Cuba, November 2008
November 3-12, 2008 [click to read the recap by Kimball Garrett]
Field Expedition to the Sierra de la Laguna Biosphere Reserve
July 13-19, 2008 [click to read the recap by Dave Krueper]