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Bedford Audubon offers extended birding weekends throughout the year, as well as longer trips, both domestic and international. Whether your an experienced or novice birder, these flexible and friendly adventures are a great way to make new friends and find species you might not otherwise see.

Fall Migration

Cape May, NJ

International Birding

Colombia | Birding the Central Andes

MARCH 13, 2027 – MARCH 21, 2027

With over 1,900 avian species — more than any other country in the world — Colombia is a birder’s paradise, and Bedford Audubon is excited to team up with Holbrook travel once again to offer a curated 9-day international birding experience: Colombia: Birding the Central Andes! Traveling through Andean cloud forest, farmland, and high-altitude páramo, participants will visit celebrated sites including the Otún Quimbaya Flora and Fauna Sanctuary, Río Blanco Reserve, and Los Nevados National Park, birding against the dramatic backdrop of three snow-capped active volcanoes. The region’s extraordinary species diversity means daily encounters with flycatchers, hummingbirds, tanagers, toucans, and a wealth of tropical avifauna at every turn.

This trip is designed to showcase the best of Colombia’s rare and endemic birdlife. We’ll seek out highly sought-after species such as the Cauca Guan, Chestnut Wood-Quail, Crested Ant-Tanager, and Buffy Helmetcrest; look for antpittas in the Important Bird Area of Río Blanco Natural Reserve; and explore La Finca El Cortaderal, a remarkable new birding destination harboring a population of the endangered Indigo-winged Parrot.

Beyond the birds, this journey offers a meaningful window into the conservation work shaping Colombia’s natural future. At Tinamú Nature Reserve, a local guide will share the community’s decades-long history of grassroots conservation — an example of how birding can serve as a catalyst for sustainable development. You are invited to experience one of the world’s great birding destinations while connecting with the people and landscapes that make it extraordinary.

Highlights:

• Seek out a variety of Colombia’s rare and endemic species, such as the Cauca Guan, Chestnut Wood-Quail, Crested Ant-Tanager, and Buffy Helmetcrest.
• Look for antpittas in Río Blanco Natural Reserve, a designated Important Bird Area.
• Explore the cloud forest at a relatively new birding location, La Finca El Cortaderal, home to a population of the endangered Indigo-winged Parrot.
• Hear from a local guide about Tinamú Nature Reserve’s decades-long history of community conservation.
• Go birding against the stunning backdrops of Los Nevados National Park, with views of three snow-capped active volcanoes and an impressive variety of unique flora and avifauna.

March 13, 2027 – March 21, 2027. This trip is limited to 10 participants. Register now to secure your spot. Cost: From $4,375. Level of Difficulty: Moderate.