Cuba

Cuba, just off the Florida Keys and at the mouth of the Gulf of Mexico, has long been a much desired birding tour destination; and, with the relaxation of restrictions, Cuba’s 28 endemic birds and further 23 Caribbean specials will soon be available to everyone. We stand a good chance of seeing almost all of Cuba's endemics on our tour to this under-birded country, as well as great wintering North American migrants. Sites that we explore include the Bermeja Reserve for the miniscule Bee Hummingbird, stunning Cuban Tody and Cuban Trogon — the island’s national bird. Oriente Warbler and Cuban Gnatcatcher are some of the numerous specials we will look for around Cayo Coco, on the Camaguey Archipelago. The famous Zapata Swamp holds Zapata Wren, Zapata Sparrow and the critically endangered Zapata Rail. While the range of species possible may not be as high as other Latin American destinations, the number of endemics to the island and the region make this a must-do and highly enjoyable birding tour.