OUR friends at ethical ecotourism company Terra Incognita have drawn up a list of top ethical birding ecotours for 2020. Of course, COVID-19 has disrupted all our travel plans, but we can still think about where we want to go when restrictions are eased. For birders, the list is a great place to start, and this guest post by the Terra Incognita team has full details. – Colin Simpson
ARE you looking for a birding experience that helps conserve wildlife and supports local people? One that multiplies its positive impact through education for guests and hosts?
You can discover birding tours that care about the wildlife they showcase, the local communities they visit and opportunities for education through exploration in the Top Ethical Birding Ecotours 2020. This list was generated by a global community of travellers, bloggers, conservationists, tour guides, birders and ecotourism operators.
Curated by Terra Incognita – a social enterprise seeking to promote the best examples of ethical ecotourism worldwide – includes 85 birding tours from across the globe. First launched in 2018, the list has grown in its third year to include tours in 40 countries.
“We are continually blown away by what operators are doing to have a positive impact on wildlife and local people through tourism,” said Dr Nick Askew of Terra Incognita. “Eventually we hope to showcase ethical experiences in every country worldwide.”
Tour operators on the list are doing everything from partnering with conservation charities and donating to conservation projects, to offsetting the carbon emissions generated by their business activities and encouraging their guests to do the same during their travels.
Some are contributing to conservation research, while others are empowering local people through environmental education and capacity building, supporting future conservation ambassadors.
The list includes an explanation of how all tours contribute to conservation, local communities and education and is open to reviews from guests who’ve participated in the tours.
“We know that it can be challenging for birdwatchers to find experiences that align with their values. In this new stage of travel we want to recognise companies who are truly committed to creating positive change for wildlife and communities,” said Kristi Foster of Terra Incognita.
The list was launched on Monday Aug. 17, just ahead of Virtual Birdfair 2020 – an annual event for birdwatchers. Bird experiences highlighted range from Golden-collared Manakin leks in Panama, to reintroduced blue ducks in New Zealand, to searching for Uganda’s iconic Shoebill by canoe. You can even see the autumn vulture migration across the Strait of Gibraltar, with thousands of birds recorded in a single hour.
With tours in 40 countries across six continents you can discover an ethical experience closer to home, or find inspiration to explore a new corner of the world as travel resumes.
August 2020
MORE INFO
TOP ETHICAL BIRDING ECOUTOURS 2020 – the full list, plus details of some of the tours illustrated with plenty of gorgeous photos. READ MORE
TERRA INCOGNITA site has plenty of ideas for ethical and eco-friendly trips all around the world, and blog posts with titles like 6 Easy Ways to be an Ecotourist. READ MORE
VIRTUAL BIRDFAIR site. The physical fair – usually held at Rutland in the UK – has been cancelled because of the pandemic, but an online version will run from Aug. 18 to 23. READ MORE
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OUR friends at ethical ecotourism company Terra Incognita have drawn up a list of top ethical birding ecotours for 2020. Of course, COVID-19 has disrupted all our travel plans, but we can still think about where we want to go when restrictions are eased. For birders, the list is a great place to start, and this guest post by the Terra Incognita team has full details. – Colin Simpson
ARE you looking for a birding experience that helps conserve wildlife and supports local people? One that multiplies its positive impact through education for guests and hosts?
You can discover birding tours that care about the wildlife they showcase, the local communities they visit and opportunities for education through exploration in the Top Ethical Birding Ecotours 2020. This list was generated by a global community of travellers, bloggers, conservationists, tour guides, birders and ecotourism operators.
Curated by Terra Incognita – a social enterprise seeking to promote the best examples of ethical ecotourism worldwide – includes 85 birding tours from across the globe. First launched in 2018, the list has grown in its third year to include tours in 40 countries.
“We are continually blown away by what operators are doing to have a positive impact on wildlife and local people through tourism,” said Dr Nick Askew of Terra Incognita. “Eventually we hope to showcase ethical experiences in every country worldwide.”
Tour operators on the list are doing everything from partnering with conservation charities and donating to conservation projects, to offsetting the carbon emissions generated by their business activities and encouraging their guests to do the same during their travels.
Some are contributing to conservation research, while others are empowering local people through environmental education and capacity building, supporting future conservation ambassadors.
The list includes an explanation of how all tours contribute to conservation, local communities and education and is open to reviews from guests who’ve participated in the tours.
“We know that it can be challenging for birdwatchers to find experiences that align with their values. In this new stage of travel we want to recognise companies who are truly committed to creating positive change for wildlife and communities,” said Kristi Foster of Terra Incognita.
The list was launched on Monday Aug. 17, just ahead of Virtual Birdfair 2020 – an annual event for birdwatchers. Bird experiences highlighted range from Golden-collared Manakin leks in Panama, to reintroduced blue ducks in New Zealand, to searching for Uganda’s iconic Shoebill by canoe. You can even see the autumn vulture migration across the Strait of Gibraltar, with thousands of birds recorded in a single hour.
With tours in 40 countries across six continents you can discover an ethical experience closer to home, or find inspiration to explore a new corner of the world as travel resumes.
August 2020
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TOP ETHICAL BIRDING ECOUTOURS 2020 – the full list, plus details of some of the tours illustrated with plenty of gorgeous photos. READ MORE
TERRA INCOGNITA site has plenty of ideas for ethical and eco-friendly trips all around the world, and blog posts with titles like 6 Easy Ways to be an Ecotourist. READ MORE
VIRTUAL BIRDFAIR site. The physical fair – usually held at Rutland in the UK – has been cancelled because of the pandemic, but an online version will run from Aug. 18 to 23. READ MORE
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Top Ethical Birding
Ecotours of 2020
OUR friends at ethical ecotourism company Terra Incognita have drawn up a list of top ethical birding ecotours for 2020. Of course, COVID-19 has disrupted all our travel plans, but we can still think about where we want to go when restrictions are eased. For birders, the list is a great place to start, and this guest post by the Terra Incognita team has full details. – Colin Simpson
ARE you looking for a birding experience that helps conserve wildlife and supports local people? One that multiplies its positive impact through education for guests and hosts?
You can discover birding tours that care about the wildlife they showcase, the local communities they visit and opportunities for education through exploration in the Top Ethical Birding Ecotours 2020. This list was generated by a global community of travellers, bloggers, conservationists, tour guides, birders and ecotourism operators.
Curated by Terra Incognita – a social enterprise seeking to promote the best examples of ethical ecotourism worldwide – includes 85 birding tours from across the globe. First launched in 2018, the list has grown in its third year to include tours in 40 countries.
“We are continually blown away by what operators are doing to have a positive impact on wildlife and local people through tourism,” said Dr Nick Askew of Terra Incognita. “Eventually we hope to showcase ethical experiences in every country worldwide.”
Tour operators on the list are doing everything from partnering with conservation charities and donating to conservation projects, to offsetting the carbon emissions generated by their business activities and encouraging their guests to do the same during their travels.
Some are contributing to conservation research, while others are empowering local people through environmental education and capacity building, supporting future conservation ambassadors.
The list includes an explanation of how all tours contribute to conservation, local communities and education and is open to reviews from guests who’ve participated in the tours.
“We know that it can be challenging for birdwatchers to find experiences that align with their values. In this new stage of travel we want to recognise companies who are truly committed to creating positive change for wildlife and communities,” said Kristi Foster of Terra Incognita.
The list was launched on Monday Aug. 17, just ahead of Virtual Birdfair 2020 – an annual event for birdwatchers. Bird experiences highlighted range from Golden-collared Manakin leks in Panama, to reintroduced blue ducks in New Zealand, to searching for Uganda’s iconic Shoebill by canoe. You can even see the autumn vulture migration across the Strait of Gibraltar, with thousands of birds recorded in a single hour.
With tours in 40 countries across six continents you can discover an ethical experience closer to home, or find inspiration to explore a new corner of the world as travel resumes.
August 2020
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TOP ETHICAL BIRDING ECOUTOURS 2020 – the full list, plus details of some of the tours illustrated with plenty of gorgeous photos. READ MORE
TERRA INCOGNITA site has plenty of ideas for ethical and eco-friendly trips all around the world, and blog posts with titles like 6 Easy Ways to be an Ecotourist. READ MORE
VIRTUAL BIRDFAIR site. The physical fair – usually held at Rutland in the UK – has been cancelled because of the pandemic, but an online version will run from Aug. 18 to 23. READ MORE
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FOR ME, IT’S ALL ABOUT THE PEOPLE. Afaranwide’s Sue Brattle received an honourable mention when she wrote an article for a travel competition run by Terra Incognita. READ MORE
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