BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Caribbean Conservation Trust - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Caribbean Conservation Trust X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cubirds.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Caribbean Conservation Trust REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250407 DTSTAMP:20260430T015854 CREATED:20240701T183723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T203425Z UID:9584-1743033600-1743983999@cubirds.org SUMMARY:Spring Migration and Endemics | March 2025 DESCRIPTION:Spring Migration and Endemics | March 2025\nMarch 27 – April 5/6\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n You are invited to join on an exclusive\, U.S. led and managed birding program to Cuba!  The program is managed by the Caribbean Conservation Trust\, Inc. (CCT)\, which is based in Connecticut. In early 2024 CCT staff began their 28th  year of managing bird conservation and natural history programs in Cuba. Along with CCT Senior Ornithologist MICHAEL GOOD and acclaimed author\, illustrator\, and birding guide NILS NAVARRO\, our team will include a bilingual Cuban tour leader and local naturalists in 4 different birding regions. They will guide you through some of the best bird habitat in Cuba\, the Caribbean’s largest and most ecologically diverse island nation. \nCCT designed this itinerary to take you to Cuba’s finest bird habitats\, most beautiful national parks\, diverse biosphere reserves\, and unique natural areas. We will interact with local scientists and naturalists who work in research and conservation. In addition to birding\, we will learn about the ecology and history of regions we visit. Finally\, and especially given the ongoing changes in U.S. – Cuban relations\, we can expect some degree of inquiry into fascinating aspects of Cuban culture\, history\, and daily living during our visit. \nCuba’s Birds\nAccording to BirdLife International\, which has designated 28 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) in Cuba\, “Over 400 bird species have been recorded in Cuba\, including 28 which are endemic to the island and 29 considered globally threatened. Due to its large land area and geographical position within the Caribbean\, Cuba represents one of the most important countries for Neotropical migratory birds – both birds passing through on their way south (75 species) and those spending the winter on the island (86 species).“ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Full Itinerary\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us URL:https://cubirds.org/event/spring-migration-and-endemics-march-2025/ LOCATION:Western Cuba\, Havana\, La Habana Province\, Cuba CATEGORIES:Cuba Bird Survey ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cubirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Spring-Migration-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caribbean Conservation Trust":MAILTO:cubirds@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250323 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250324 DTSTAMP:20260430T015854 CREATED:20240701T181320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T182412Z UID:9580-1742688000-1742774399@cubirds.org SUMMARY:WINGS Birding Tours | March 2025 DESCRIPTION:WINGS Birding Tours\nCuba\nMarch 23 – April 2\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Full Itinerary and Registration URL:https://cubirds.org/event/wings-birding-tours-march-2025/ LOCATION:Cuba\, Cuba CATEGORIES:Cuba Bird Survey ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cubirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Partner-Tours.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WINGS Birding Tours":MAILTO:wings@wingsbirds.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240323 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240401 DTSTAMP:20260430T015854 CREATED:20230516T173833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T173838Z UID:9536-1711152000-1711929599@cubirds.org SUMMARY:WINGS Birding Tours | March 2024 DESCRIPTION:WINGS Birding Tours\nCuba\nMarch 23 – 31\, 2024\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Full Itinerary and Registration URL:https://cubirds.org/event/wings-birding-tours-march-2024/ LOCATION:Cuba\, Cuba CATEGORIES:Cuba Bird Survey ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cubirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Partner-Tours.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WINGS Birding Tours":MAILTO:wings@wingsbirds.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240317 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240327 DTSTAMP:20260430T015854 CREATED:20230516T144226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T144504Z UID:9469-1710633600-1711497599@cubirds.org SUMMARY:Spring Migration and Endemics | March 2024 DESCRIPTION:Spring Migration and Endemics | March 2024\nMarch 17 – 25/26\, 2024\n \n \n \n \n \n You are invited to join on an exclusive\, U.S. led and managed birding program to Cuba!  The program is managed by the Caribbean Conservation Trust\, Inc. (CCT)\, which is based in Connecticut. In early 2023 CCT staff began their 27th  year of managing bird conservation and natural history programs in Cuba. Along with acclaimed author\, illustrator\, and birding guide NILS NAVARRO\, our team will include a bilingual Cuban tour leader and local naturalists in 4 different birding regions. They will guide you through some of the best bird habitat in Cuba\, the Caribbean’s largest and most ecologically diverse island nation. \nCCT designed this itinerary to take you to Cuba’s finest bird habitats\, most beautiful national parks\, diverse biosphere reserves\, and unique natural areas. We will interact with local scientists and naturalists who work in research and conservation. In addition to birding\, we will learn about the ecology and history of regions we visit. Finally\, and especially given the ongoing changes in U.S. – Cuban relations\, we can expect some degree of inquiry into fascinating aspects of Cuban culture\, history\, and daily living during our visit. \nCuba’s Birds\nAccording to BirdLife International\, which has designated 28 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) in Cuba\, “Over 370 bird species have been recorded in Cuba\, including 28 which are endemic to the island and 29 considered globally threatened. Due to its large land area and geographical position within the Caribbean\, Cuba represents one of the most important countries for Neotropical migratory birds – both birds passing through on their way south (75 species) and those spending the winter on the island (86 species).“ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Full Itinerary\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us URL:https://cubirds.org/event/spring-migration-and-endemics-march-2024/ LOCATION:Cuba\, Cuba CATEGORIES:Cuba Bird Survey ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cubirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Spring-Migration-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caribbean Conservation Trust":MAILTO:cubirds@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240305 DTSTAMP:20260430T015854 CREATED:20230516T142905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T145230Z UID:9421-1708560000-1709596799@cubirds.org SUMMARY:Winter Warblers and Endemics | February 2024 DESCRIPTION:Winter Warblers and Endemics | February 2024\n February 22 – March 3/4\,* 2024\n \n \n \n \n \n You are invited to join on an exclusive\, U.S. led and managed birding program to Cuba! The program is managed by the Caribbean Conservation Trust\, Inc. (CCT)\, which is based in Connecticut. In early 2023 CCT staff began their 27th year of managing bird conservation and natural history programs in Cuba. Along with CCT Senior Ornithologist Michael Good\, our team will include a bilingual Cuban tour leader and local naturalists in 4 different birding regions. They will guide you through some of the best bird habitat in Cuba\, the Caribbean’s largest and most ecologically diverse island nation. \nCCT designed this itinerary to take you to Cuba’s finest bird habitats\, most beautiful national parks\, diverse biosphere reserves\, and unique natural areas. We will interact with local scientists and naturalists who work in research and conservation. In addition to birding\, we will learn about the ecology and history of regions we visit. Finally\, and especially given the ongoing changes in U.S. – Cuban relations\, we can expect some degree of inquiry into fascinating aspects of Cuban culture\, history\, and daily living during our visit. \nCuba’s Birds\nAccording to BirdLife International\, which has designated 28 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) in Cuba\, “Over 370bird species have been recorded in Cuba\, including 28 which are endemic to the island and 29 considered globally threatened. Due to its large land area and geographical position within the Caribbean\, Cuba represents one of the most important countries for Neotropical migratory birds – both birds passing through on their way south (75 species) and those spending the winter on the island (86 species). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Full Itinerary\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us URL:https://cubirds.org/event/winter-warblers-and-endemics-february-2024/ LOCATION:Cuba\, Cuba CATEGORIES:Cuba Bird Survey ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cubirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Winter-Warblers-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caribbean Conservation Trust":MAILTO:cubirds@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240213 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240222 DTSTAMP:20260430T015855 CREATED:20230516T144753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T174247Z UID:9478-1707782400-1708559999@cubirds.org SUMMARY:Nature & Culture of Cuba | February 2024 DESCRIPTION:Nature & Culture of Cuba with Gary Markowski and Dr. Giraldo Alayon\n February 13 – 20/21\, 2024 \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caribbean Conservation Trust (CCT)\, is offering exclusive U.S. managed birding and natural historyexcursions in Cuba. The programs are coordinated under U.S. Government authorization through Connecticutbased CCT\, which is proud of its 27 year history managing bird conservation natural history programs in Cuba. In addition to CCT Founder and Executive Director Gary Markowski\, our team will include esteemed  Cuban biologist Dr. Giraldo Alayon and local naturalists who are experts in their respective geographic regions of Cuba. They will guide you through some of the best natural habitats in Cuba\, the Caribbean’s largest and most ecologically diverse island nation. \nThe Nature of Cuba\nWhile there will be daily opportunities for birding on this trip\, our focus expands to include a range of Cuban fauna and flora\, and the ecology and history of regions we visit. At different intervals throughout the program we will hear from Cuban experts about the natural relationship of Cuban species of birds\, reptiles\, amphibians\, mammals\, as well as arachnids (spiders) and insects and other invertebrates such as mollusks and butterflies. We will enjoy opportunities to swim and snorkel as well\, and encounter some of Cuba’s interesting marine life in a safe\, natural habitat. \nWe will also indulge in informal discussions that expose the main problems of conservation in the Cuban Archipelago. Throughout the program our Cuban guide will answer your questions and offer explanations that reflect Cuban history\, politics\, as well as topics related to daily living in Cuba. These discussions may include information about the Cuban education and health care systems\, housing\, transportation\, education\, employment\, and other topics that will help enhance a better understanding of how ordinary Cubans go about their daily lives. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Full Itinerary\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us URL:https://cubirds.org/event/nature-culture-of-cuba-february-2024/ LOCATION:Cuba\, Cuba CATEGORIES:Cuba Bird Survey,Natural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cubirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Nature-Culture-2023-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caribbean Conservation Trust":MAILTO:cubirds@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231214 DTSTAMP:20260430T015855 CREATED:20230516T151604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T165907Z UID:9489-1701648000-1702511999@cubirds.org SUMMARY:Ventures Birding Tours | December 2023 DESCRIPTION:Cuban Endemics\nWestern Mountains\, Zapata Peninsula\, Atlantic Coast\, & Colonial Havana\nDecember 4 – 13\, 2023\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Full Itinerary and Registration URL:https://cubirds.org/event/ventures-birding-tours-december-2023/ LOCATION:Cuba\, Cuba CATEGORIES:Cuba Bird Survey ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cubirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Partner-Tours.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ventures Bird Tours":MAILTO:VenturesBirding@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231211 DTSTAMP:20260430T015855 CREATED:20230516T164358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T165643Z UID:9499-1701388800-1702252799@cubirds.org SUMMARY:Natural Selections Tours | December 2023 DESCRIPTION:Natural Selections Tours\nBirding Cuba: The Wild Western Peninsula\, Western Mountains\, Zapata Peninsula and more\nDecember 1 – 10\, 2023\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Full Itinerary and Registration URL:https://cubirds.org/event/natural-selections-tours-december-2023/ LOCATION:Cuba\, Cuba CATEGORIES:Cuba Bird Survey ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cubirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Partner-Tours.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Natural Selections Tours":MAILTO:info@naturalselectionstours.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231210 DTSTAMP:20260430T015855 CREATED:20230516T142853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T142858Z UID:9407-1701388800-1702166399@cubirds.org SUMMARY:Nature & Culture of Cuba | December 2023 DESCRIPTION:Nature & Culture of Cuba with Gary Markowski and Dr. Giraldo Alayon\n February 13 – 20/21\, 2024 \n \n \n \n \n \n The Caribbean Conservation Trust (CCT)\, is offering exclusive U.S. managed birding and natural historyexcursions in Cuba. The programs are coordinated under U.S. Government authorization through Connecticutbased CCT\, which is proud of its 27 year history managing bird conservation natural history programs in Cuba. In addition to CCT Founder and Executive Director Gary Markowski\, our team will include esteemed  Cuban biologist Dr. Giraldo Alayon and local naturalists who are experts in their respective geographic regions of Cuba. They will guide you through some of the best natural habitats in Cuba\, the Caribbean’s largest and most ecologically diverse island nation. \nThe Nature of Cuba\nWhile there will be daily opportunities for birding on this trip\, our focus expands to include a range of Cuban fauna and flora\, and the ecology and history of regions we visit. At different intervals throughout the program we will hear from Cuban experts about the natural relationship of Cuban species of birds\, reptiles\, amphibians\, mammals\, as well as arachnids (spiders) and insects and other invertebrates such as mollusks and butterflies. We will enjoy opportunities to swim and snorkel as well\, and encounter some of Cuba’s interesting marine life in a safe\, natural habitat. \nWe will also indulge in informal discussions that expose the main problems of conservation in the Cuban Archipelago. Throughout the program our Cuban guide will answer your questions and offer explanations that reflect Cuban history\, politics\, as well as topics related to daily living in Cuba. These discussions may include information about the Cuban education and health care systems\, housing\, transportation\, education\, employment\, and other topics that will help enhance a better understanding of how ordinary Cubans go about their daily lives. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Full Itinerary\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us URL:https://cubirds.org/event/nature-culture-of-cuba-december-2023/ LOCATION:Cuba\, Cuba CATEGORIES:Cuba Bird Survey,Natural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cubirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Nature-Culture-2023-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caribbean Conservation Trust":MAILTO:cubirds@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230326 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230404 DTSTAMP:20260430T015855 CREATED:20220830T165028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T192246Z UID:9279-1679788800-1680566399@cubirds.org SUMMARY:Spring Migration and Endemics DESCRIPTION:Spring Migration and Endemics with Michael Good\nMarch 26 – April 3 / 4\, 2023\n \n \n \n \n \n You are invited to join Michael Good\, on an exclusive\, U.S. led and managed birding program to Cuba! The program is managed by the Caribbean Conservation Trust\, Inc. (CCT)\, which is based in Connecticut. In early 2022 CCT staff began their 26th year of managing bird conservation and natural history programs in Cuba. Along with Michael\, our team will include Cuban biologist and museum curator Dr. Giraldo Alayon\, a bilingual Cuban tour leader and local naturalists in 4 different birding regions. They will guide you through some of the best bird habitats in Cuba\, the Caribbean’s largest and most ecologically diverse island nation. \nCCT designed this itinerary to take you to Cuba’s finest bird habitats\, most beautiful national parks\, diverse biosphere reserves\, and unique natural areas. We will interact with local scientists and naturalists who work in research and conservation. In addition to birding\, we will learn about the ecology and history of regions we visit. \nFinally\, and especially given the ongoing changes in U.S. – Cuban relations\, we can expect some degree of inquiry into fascinating aspects of Cuban culture\, history\, and daily living during our visit. \nRegistration\, Trip Costs\, Terms\, and Conditions\nLand costs for the 9- day program are $ 3\,995.00 per person for shared accommodations\, with an additional $ 495.00 for Single supplements. The 1 day/night Havana extension option is $ 275.00 per person sharing\, and $ 325.00 per single traveler. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Full Itinerary\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us URL:https://cubirds.org/event/spring-migration-and-endemics-2023/ LOCATION:Cuba\, Cuba CATEGORIES:Cuba Bird Survey ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cubirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cave.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caribbean Conservation Trust":MAILTO:cubirds@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230323 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230401 DTSTAMP:20260430T015855 CREATED:20210611T210515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T192007Z UID:8977-1679529600-1680307199@cubirds.org SUMMARY:WINGS Birding Tours | March 2023 DESCRIPTION:WINGS Birding Tours Cuba Bird Survey with Jon Dunn and Dr. Luis Diaz\nMarch 23 – 31\, 2023\nCuba is the largest of the Greater Antilles and its 42\,000 square miles has nurtured 28 endemic birds\, only one of which\, the Cuban Macaw (since 1864)\, is definitely extinct although the Zapata Rail hasn’t been confirmed for many decades. We should see over 20 and possibly as many as 25. Three other endemic subspecies (Greater Antillean Nightjar\, Cuban Bullfinch and Eastern Meadowlark) likely merit full species status. Nearly 25 other species are endemic to the Caribbean region\, mostly from the Greater Antilles or the Bahamas\, and we’ll see nearly all of them\, many representing endemic Cuban subspecies. The summer breeders\, including the endemic breeding Cuban Martin\, will have arrived by late March along with Gray Kingbird and Black-whiskered Vireo\, and many North American birds\, notably warblers\, will still be here on their winter grounds. \n*** This tour is organized by our partner\, Caribbean Conservation Trust\, Inc. (CCT)\, a U.S. based organization committed to the conservation of endemic and migratory birds and their habitats in the greater Caribbean region. The U.S. Department of Treasury has provided a license for conducting bird conservation work in Cuba to CCT and it is through this program our tour will be permitted. Your participation in this program will involve a bird and habitat survey each day. Data is compiled by the group and submitted by the trip leader to CCT staff. \nQuestions? Tour Manager: Stephanie Schaefer. Call 1-866-547-9868 (US or Canada) or (01) 520-320-9868 or click here to email.\n \n Itinerary URL:https://cubirds.org/event/wings-march-2023/ LOCATION:Cuba\, Cuba CATEGORIES:Cuba Bird Survey ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cubirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Havana-Cuba-by-CCT.png ORGANIZER;CN="WINGS Birding Tours":MAILTO:wings@wingsbirds.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230212 DTSTAMP:20260430T015855 CREATED:20220708T182746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T143823Z UID:9167-1675468800-1676159999@cubirds.org SUMMARY:Nature & Culture of Cuba | February 2023 DESCRIPTION:Nature & Culture of Cuba with Gary Markowski and Nils Navarro\nFebruary 4 – 11/12\, 2023\nTrip has a 1 day extension option in Havana\n \n \n \n \n \n The Caribbean Conservation Trust (CCT)\, is offering exclusive U.S. managed birding and natural history excursions in Cuba. The programs are coordinated under U.S. Government authorization through Connecticut- based CCT\, which is proud of its 26 year history managing bird conservation natural history programs in Cuba. In addition to CCT Founder and Executive Director Gary Markowski\, our team will include esteemed Cuban biologist Dr. Giraldo Alayon and local naturalists who are experts in their respective geographic regions of Cuba. They will guide you through some of the best natural habitats in Cuba\, the Caribbean’s largest and most\necologically diverse island nation. \nThe Nature of Cuba\nWhile there will be daily opportunities for birding on this trip\, our focus expands to include a range of Cuban fauna and flora\, and the ecology and history of regions we visit. At different intervals throughout the program we will hear from Cuban experts about the natural relationship of Cuban species of birds\, reptiles\, amphibians\, mammals\, as well as arachnids (spiders) and insects and other invertebrates such as mollusks and butterflies. We will enjoy opportunities to swim and snorkel as well\, and encounter some of Cuba’s interesting marine life in a safe\, natural habitat. \nWe will also indulge in informal discussions that expose the main problems of conservation in the Cuban Archipelago. Throughout the program our Cuban guide will answer your questions and offer explanations that reflect Cuban history\, politics\, as well as topics related to daily living in Cuba. These discussions may include information about the Cuban education and health care systems\, housing\, transportation\, education\, employment\, and other topics that will help enhance a better understanding of how ordinary Cubans go about their daily lives.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Full Itinerary\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us URL:https://cubirds.org/event/nature-culture-of-cuba-february-2023/ LOCATION:Cuba\, Cuba CATEGORIES:Cuba Bird Survey,Natural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cubirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Cuban-Emerald-Fall.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caribbean Conservation Trust":MAILTO:cubirds@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230209 DTSTAMP:20260430T015855 CREATED:20210611T210439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T165837Z UID:8975-1675036800-1675900799@cubirds.org SUMMARY:Ventures Bird Tours Cuba Bird Survey DESCRIPTION:Ventures Bird Tours Cuba Bird Survey with founder Simon Thompson\nJanuary 30 – February 8\, 2023\nThis tour is full.  Would you like to be on our waiting list?\nYour place on this Venture is reserved when your registration and deposit of $700/person has been received. You may register and pay your deposit via the ‘book now’ button above\, or by contacting the Ventures office. We accept credit cards for an additional fee (2.9% for MC\, Visa\, Discover; 3.9% for AmEx)\, but you may also pay by bank transfer\, cash\, check\, or money order (payable to ‘VENTURES BIRDING’) sent to PO Box 1095\, Skyland\, NC 28776. (please do not write ‘Cuba’ on the memo line). This Venture is limited to 12 participants. \nCost of Cuba Birding Program: $5\,395 per person from Havana\, based on double occupancy. Single supplement – $450 Includes: All ground transportation in Cuba\, all accommodation\, meals\, entrance fees\, information packet & bird checklist\, guide/leader service throughout. Not included: International airfare to Havana; Cuban Visa ($85) and Cuban health insurance (required by law and approximately $3 per day); alcoholic beverages\, tips/gratuities\, laundry\, and other items of a personal nature. URL:https://cubirds.org/event/ventures-birding-january-2023/ LOCATION:Cuba\, Cuba CATEGORIES:Cuba Bird Survey ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cubirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Havana-Cuba-by-CCT.png ORGANIZER;CN="Caribbean Conservation Trust":MAILTO:cubirds@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230125 DTSTAMP:20260430T015855 CREATED:20220708T183129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T193719Z UID:9171-1673654400-1674604799@cubirds.org SUMMARY:Cuba Bird Survey | January 2023 DESCRIPTION:Cuba Bird Survey with Dr. David LaPuma and Dr. Giraldo Alayon\nJanuary  14 – 24\, 2023\nThis tour is full.  Would you like to be on our waiting list?\n \n \n \n \n \n You are invited to join Dr. David La Puma\, former Director of the Cape May Bird Observatory on an exclusive\, U.S. led and managed birding program to Cuba! The program is managed by the Caribbean Conservation Trust\, Inc. (CCT)\, which is based in Connecticut. In early 2022 CCT staff began their 26th year of managing bird conservation and natural history programs in Cuba. Along with David\, our team will include Cuban biologist and museum curator Dr. Giraldo Alayon\, a bilingual Cuban tour leader and local naturalists in 4 different birding regions. They will guide you through some of the best bird habitat in Cuba\, the Caribbean’s largest and most ecologically diverse island nation. \nCCT designed this itinerary to take you to Cuba’s finest bird habitats\, most beautiful national parks\, diverse biosphere reserves\, and unique natural areas. We will interact with local scientists and naturalists who work in research and conservation. In addition to birding\, we will learn about the ecology and history of regions we visit. \nFinally\, and especially given the ongoing changes in U.S. – Cuban relations\, we can expect some degree of inquiry into fascinating aspects of Cuban culture\, history\, and daily living during our visit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Full Itinerary\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us URL:https://cubirds.org/event/cuba-bird-survey-january-2023-2/ LOCATION:Cuba\, Cuba CATEGORIES:Cuba Bird Survey ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cubirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Grey-fronted-Quail-Dove.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caribbean Conservation Trust":MAILTO:cubirds@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230115 DTSTAMP:20260430T015855 CREATED:20220708T182948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T144357Z UID:9169-1672790400-1673740799@cubirds.org SUMMARY:WFO Cuba Bird Survey | January 2023 DESCRIPTION:Cuba Bird Survey with Western Field Ornithologists (WFO) with Kurt Leuschner & Dr. Luis Diaz\nJanuary 4 – 14\, 2023 \nTour is full.  Would you like to be on our wait list??\n \n \n \n \n \n You are invited on an exclusive\, U.S. led and managed authorized birding program to Cuba! The program is managed by the Caribbean Conservation Trust\, Inc. (CCT)\, which is based in Connecticut. In early 2022 CCT staff began their 26th year of managing bird conservation and natural history programs in Cuba. All of our trips are legal for U.S. Citizens. \nAlong with WFO past-President and Field Trip Committee Chair Kurt Leuschner\, our team will include the esteemed Cuban biologist Dr. Luis Diaz\, a bilingual Cuban tour leader and local naturalists in 4 different birding regions. They will guide you through some of the best bird habitats in Cuba\, the Caribbean’s largest and most ecologically diverse island nation. \n \n \n \n \n \n *** This tour is organized by our partner\, Caribbean Conservation Trust\, Inc. (CCT)\, a U.S. based organization committed to the conservation of endemic and migratory birds and their habitats in the greater Caribbean region. The U.S. Department of Treasury has provided a license for conducting bird conservation work in Cuba to CCT and it is through this program our tour will be permitted. Your participation in this program will involve a bird and habitat survey each day. Data is compiled by the group and submitted by the trip leader to CCT staff. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Full Itinerary\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us URL:https://cubirds.org/event/cuba-bird-survey-january-2023/ LOCATION:Cuba\, Cuba CATEGORIES:Cuba Bird Survey ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cubirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cuban-vireo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221213 DTSTAMP:20260430T015855 CREATED:20220708T182539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T193529Z UID:9165-1670112000-1670889599@cubirds.org SUMMARY:Nature & Culture of Cuba | December 2022 DESCRIPTION:Nature & Culture of Cuba with Gary Markowski and Dr. Giraldo Alayon\nDecember 4 – 12\, 2022\nThis tour is full.  Would you like to be on our waiting list?\n \n \n \n \n \n The Caribbean Conservation Trust (CCT)\, is offering exclusive U.S. managed birding and natural history excursions in Cuba. The programs are coordinated under U.S. Government authorization through Connecticut- based CCT\, which is proud of its 26-year history of managing bird conservation natural history programs in Cuba. In addition to CCT Founder and Executive Director Gary Markowski\, our team will include esteemed Cuban biologist Dr. Giraldo Alayon and local naturalists who are experts in their respective geographic regions of Cuba. They will guide you through some of the best natural habitats in Cuba\, the Caribbean’s largest and most ecologically diverse island nation. \nThe Nature of Cuba\nWhile there will be daily opportunities for birding on this trip\, our focus expands to include a range of Cuban faunaand flora\, and the ecology and history of regions we visit. At different intervals throughout the program we willhear from Cuban experts about the natural relationship of Cuban species of birds\, reptiles\, amphibians\, mammals\, as well as arachnids (spiders) and insects and other invertebrates such as mollusks and butterflies. We will enjoy opportunities to swim and snorkel as well\, and encounter some of Cuba’s interesting marine life in a safe\, natural habitat. \nWe will also indulge in informal discussions that expose the main problems of conservation in the Cuban Archipelago.Throughout the program our Cuban guide will answer your questions and offer explanations that reflect Cuban history\,politics\, as well as topics related to daily living in Cuba. These discussions may include information about the Cubaneducation and health care systems\, housing\, transportation\, education\, employment\, and other topics that will helpenhance a better understanding of how ordinary Cubans go about their daily lives. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Full Itinerary\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us URL:https://cubirds.org/event/nature-culture-december-2022/ LOCATION:Cuba\, Cuba CATEGORIES:Cuba Bird Survey,Natural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cubirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Yellow-headed-Warbler_winter.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caribbean Conservation Trust":MAILTO:cubirds@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221213 DTSTAMP:20260430T015855 CREATED:20220708T182339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T193356Z UID:9163-1669939200-1670889599@cubirds.org SUMMARY:Winter Warblers and Endemics | December 2022 DESCRIPTION:Winter Warblers and Endemics | December 2022\nDecember 2 – 12\, 2022\n\n2 spaces remaining\n\n \n \n \n \n \n This tour is full.  Would you like to be on our waiting list?\n  URL:https://cubirds.org/event/winter-warblers-and-endemics-december-2022/ LOCATION:Cuba\, Cuba CATEGORIES:Cuba Bird Survey ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cubirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Cuban-Tody-spring.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caribbean Conservation Trust":MAILTO:cubirds@aol.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR