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Birding and Natural History across the Sky Islands

Birding and Natural History

Enjoy the world’s birds and wildlife with the ease, security, and fun of group travel

Join Wild Latitudes for a tour that is:

 Adventurous, yet safe

 designed for lifelong learners,  easy-going and non-competitive,  invigorating, not exhausting,  downright fun.

We’ll be at your service from beginning to end. Not only will we be your guides in the field, we’ll also help you get ready for your trip, from flight logistics to suggesting equipment.

On a Wild Latitudes tour you’ll experience amazing natural wonders, unforgettable moments, camaraderie, and new perspectives on nature and culture.

Your guides

Owners Steve Robertson and Ivan Phillipsen serve as the lead guides for Wild Latitudes. They share a love of all aspects of nature—birds, mammals, plants, geology… all of it! Steve and Ivan have more than 30 years of combined experience in leading birding and nature tours, in over 30 countries across 6 continents. With advanced degrees in biology and zoology, Steve and Ivan have a wealth of scientific knowledge that fuels their passion for nature. Equally important is their practical knowledge of how to lead successful trips overseas and in the United States. They are passionate about crafting unique travel experiences that will enrich your life—by immersing you in nature and new cultures. On each tour, they strive to make your trip rewarding, awe-inspiring, and most-importantly, fun.

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We gauge the success of a tour on how well it was enjoyed by all. Providing a rich, rewarding experience for each individual is our top priority. Our tours generally have an easy pace so that everyone gets to experience all a region has to offer. We create a friendly, non-competitive atmosphere that encourages tour participants to help each other in the field. Just as safety and comfort are cornerstones of our tours, so are humor and the simple joy of learning. The good cheer and camaraderie on our tours often inspire post-trip get-togethers and new, life-long friendships.

We’re crazy about birds, but they are only part of the story. Our tours offer a holistic experience by taking the time to appreciate all of the animals we encounter– including mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and insects. They all interact and play vital roles in their ecosystems. We also take time on our tours to explore the plants and geology of the regions we visit. Fostering a deeper understanding of new cultures is one of our goals. On your tour, you’ll taste exotic cuisine and hear local music. You’ll have time to peruse the market, stroll through villages, and share stories with the people you meet.

Protecting the Wild

Ecotourism is a powerful tool for protecting the wild regions of the world. For example, parts of Uganda are now devoted to the conservation of the Mountain Gorilla. Though still endangered, ecotourism has pulled this species back from the precipice of extinction. We aim to make a positive conservation impact wherever we travel. We often use local guides and stay in small, locally-owned lodges. On every trip, we donate to a local conservation organization that works to protect a native species or ecosystem. When you travel with Wild Latitudes you are helping to protect wild places and the amazing species that call them home.

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This tour is the standard I will measure all other tours against. The tour guide and local guide were professional and knowledgeable, the accommodations were excellent.

If you are looking for a friendly, professionally led birding tour company that offers memorable experiences with knowledgeable guides and above-standard accommodations & meals, Sabrewing Nature Tours will more than fill the bill.

I cannot say enough good things about my interactions with Sabrewing Nature Tours. Larry was a pleasure as a guide, the local guides were phenomenal, we always felt safe, the food was fantastic, and we saw SO many birds!

Brian is an outstanding bird photographer along with being a “people” person. He interacts with others very well at all levels and shares knowledge readily which sets him apart from many others. Spending two weeks with Brian in Barrow and lower Alaska was a great experience. He was an outstanding guide and travel companion.

Barrow for me was a most unique and rewarding trip. The images I captured were beyond my expectations. Don’t pass up this unique opportunity to go to Barrow with Brian.

I learned new techniques and strategies. I saw and photographed several new species. All thanks to Brian’s knowledge and expertise.

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NatureWings Holidays Limited - The Best Package Tour Company in Kolkata , India

NatureWings Holidays Limited - The Best Himalayan Destination Management Company in India

NatureWings Holidays Limited is a Tour and Travel Cpmpany with Corporate Headquarter in Kolkata, India and a Destination Management Company (DMC) in different Himalayan destinations like Bhutan, Sikkim, Ladakh, Kashmir, Silk Route, North East, and Nepal. The company provides the best solution to the valued guests with their superb knowledge in the territory, hotels and other allied services. This Customized Package Tour Company in Kolkata started its journey with zero investment to cater the premium tourists from all over India to few Key Select Destinations like Bhutan and Sikkim at an affordable price. Within a short span of time the company has become the most respected and trusted DMC for Bhutan Group Tour Packages from India , Bhutan Package Tour from Guwahati , Bhutan Package Tour from Mumbai , Bhutan Package Tour from Bangalore , Bhutan Package Tour from Ahmedabad , Bhutan Package Tour from Kolkata , Bhutan Package Tour from Delhi , Bhutan Package Tour from Bagdogra , Bhutan Package Tour from Phuentsholing , Arunachal Pradesh Package Tour from Guwahati , Darjeeling Gangtok Package Tour , Sikkim Darjeeling Package Tour , Kashmir Package Tour From Kolkata , Kashmir Package Tour from Mumbai , Ladakh Package Tour from Delhi , Ladakh Package Tour from Mumbai , Ladakh Package Tour from Kolkata , North Sikkim Package Tour , North East Package Tour , Andaman Package Tour From Kolkata , Andaman Honeymoon Package Tour From Kolkata , Shillong Meghalaya Package Tour , Sundarban Package Tour with Hotel Sonar Bangla , Sundarban Package Tour from Kolkata and more. The company also offers international tour packages at exotic locations that match your taste. The Company has gain expertise in Egypt Package Tour from Kolkata , Kenya Package Tour from Mumbai , Nepal Tour Packages from India , Sri Lanka Package Tour from Kolkata , Bangkok Pattaya Package Tour from Kolkata , Dubai Package Tour from Kolkata , Maldives Honeymoon Package Tour , Maldives Package Tour from India , Nepal Package Tour with Muktinath , Kailash Mansarovar Package Tour by Helicopter , Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Package Tour from Kathmandu , with great success. NatureWings has a deep focus on Bhutan Tour and is the only Indian Company registered with the TCB - Tourism Council of Bhutan . We believe in deep focus on the niche service and offer premium service to all our guests so that guests can "Cherish their Holidays forever".

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NatureWings founded in year 2011, is primarily focused in Eastern and North Eastern part of India and offers various travel related services like Hotel Booking, Package Booking and car booking etc. to its valued customers. NatureWings is inspired by few like minded passionate travelers who loves to travel eastern Himalayas and would like to share /help the other people to travel this region with their unique support and knowledge. Ms. Mousumi Raha, Founder & Director of NatureWings posses a post graduate degree in Humanities and post graduate diploma in Tours and Travel Management is a passionate traveler in the eastern Himalayan region since her childhood. Her passion, love, knowledge in this region inspired her to open a Holiday Management Company, NatureWings with the support from her friends and family circle. Now She is supported by a team of professional staff and a team of volunteer who has a unique knowledge in this region and ready to help the tourists who are willing to visit this region. NatureWings now offers the online Hotel Booking facility through their site for the customers convenience and to introduce these properties even from remotest corners from this region to the travelers from different parts of India. Thus NatureWings is keeping its commitment for the economic and social development of this region by way of providing this facility to the local people of this Eastern and North Eastern part of India. We have the deepest reach in Hotels, HomeStays, and Resorts in Darjeeling, Sikkim and Dooars. It is very unlikely that you?ll not find your dream destination in *****ewings.com in those places as we have listed almost all the properties in the said region. In the event, you didn?t find your preferred destinations /properties, please write an email to *****bazaar.com by mentioning your Destination/property and will try its best to include the same.

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Eco-friendly, family holidays, yoga & meditation, thimphu , paro , punakha, 6 ratings & 6 reviews.

We have visited Bhutan with a family of 3, husband wife and a child of 10 years organised by Naturewings a tour operator.. A heartful thanks to Mr. Sandip Raha to organise our trip in a systematic way, the hotels suggested in thimphu,punakha and paro was excellent. I would highly recommended Naturewings. It was really a memorable trip.

Excellent assistance with finalizing the places to visit and hotels. They shared photos of the hotels so we could make an informed decision and customized a great package for us. We were provided a private vehicle to take us around, the driver was good, friendly and knowledgeable about-about Bhutan. We were given assistance even after we reached Bhutam for any other need we had. NatureWings delivered what they promised.

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Wings and Water

Wetlands Education Program

How to Participate

Important information for teachers.

Wings and Water is more than just a field trip and lesson guide.  It's a comprehensive package that allows you to take advantage of Utah’s unique Great Salt Lake wetlands as a platform for an unforgettable educational experience. You and your students will benefit most from  Wings & Water fully participating in all stages of the program . 

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When you sign up your class for this program, you will be asked to:

Use the student discovery guide.

At every stage of wetlands education, the Student Discovery Guide should be used to enhance and assess your students’ understanding of key concepts. It is designed to work seamlessly from the classroom to the Naturalist-Guided Tour to help you create fun, interactive lesson plans that address state core curriculum. When you schedule your tour with The Nature Conservancy, you will be sent a copy of The Discovery Guide for each student to use before, during and after their Wings & Water Tour. You will also receive a Teacher's Guide  to help you assess your students' learning.

PREPARE STUDENTS USING THE PRE-TOUR ACTIVITIES

To help your students get the most out of their Naturalist-Guided Tour, we’ve provided guidelines and suggested activities that explore key concepts before the tour . An orientation to wetlands, adaptations, interrelationships and student tour preparation are included in these easy-to-use Pre-Tour Activities. Wings & Water Pre-Tour activities offer vocabulary, teacher background information and topic-based ideas for using the Student Discovery Guide to help you plan innovative and effective lessons. These activities will be most effective if they are completed before the scheduled field-trip.

PARTICIPATE IN A NATURALIST-GUIDED TOUR

Together with the pre- and post-tour activities, the Naturalist-Guided Tour serves as an exciting, hands-on foundation to your students’ wetlands education. During this tour, your class will explore many themes including habitat, soil, wetlands plants and animals, adaptations and conservation as they discover the wetlands of the Great Salt Lake. 

RE-VISIT CONCEPTS AND ASSESS LEARNING USING POST-TOUR ACTIVITIES

Immediately after your students experience the wetlands first-hand, you should incorporate the Post-Tour Activities. These activities use the Discovery Guide, games and worksheets to help students to reflect on their visit and review important concepts related to wetlands education.

GIVE FEEDBACK

You will be asked to share your thoughts and ideas about the effectiveness of the Wings & Water Wetlands Education Program with The Nature Conservancy. Taking the time to give honest and constructive feedback will help us provide the most valuable educational services to your students.

STEPS TO GET STARTED

• Read the Wings & Water Policies and Requirements
• Determine whether you’d like to participate in Fall or Spring. Fall applications will be accepted starting June 1, and spring applications will be accepted starting November 1. The application will be closed when the schedule is full.
• Apply for the program by filling out the application . If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Nelson at [email protected]
• Review the online version of the Student Discovery Guide (you will receive your students' hard- copy guides after you sign up) and the Teacher's Guide .
• Download either Spring or Fall pre-tour or Spring or Fall post-tour activities and determine how you will incorporate them into your classroom studies.

Policies and Requirements

Educator expectations.

By scheduling your class for a Wings & Water Tour at the Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve, you are also agreeing to participate in the full Wings & Water program. It is expected that you will incorporate the Student Discovery Guide and the associated lesson ideas in your Pre- and Post-Tour Activities as appropriate. This will help to ensure a more fulfilling and enjoyable tour experience for your students.

NATURALIST-GUIDED TOUR REQUIREMENTS

Guidelines for use of the Preserve  The Nature Conservancy’s preserve is private property, managed to protect native species and ecosystems.  While on our preserve, please respect the land and wildlife at all times. Also respect the rights of owners of adjacent properties.

Water Bottles and Backpacks Students are permitted to bring water bottles and backpacks during the tour, but all water bottles should be able to be stored in a backpack for the duration of the tour.

Lunch and Snacks Students will have time to eat at the USU Botanical Center before the afternoon portion of the trip. Each student should bring a sack lunch.

Group Size and Organization  On each tour date, The Visitor Center can accommodate no more than 75 students. The ideal tour group is between 50-60 students in size. If your school has more than 75 students, you may be asked to schedule two separate tour dates.

Students will be divided into 3 or 4 smaller tour “pods” before arriving at the Visitor Center. Each student should have a nametag with their pod name clearly marked on it upon arriving for the tour.  All students should have their Student Discovery Guide with them during the tour. 

Accompanying Adults  We require 1 accompanying adult for every 10 students, not including the teacher and Naturalist Guides.  Adults who participate in the Wings & Water Tours should be prepared to act in both a supervisory role AND supportive educational role.  A letter explaining the role of accompanying adults will be available with your welcome pack. 

The Role of the Naturalist Guide  Naturalist Guides are volunteers for The Nature Conservancy and are not intended to have any disciplinary duties during the tour.  Although guides are trained and experienced in effective group management techniques, teachers and accompanying adults are solely responsible for supervising their students’ behavior.

Weather & Cancellations  Because Wings & Water tours are completely outdoors, inclement weather may affect scheduled tour dates.  The Conservancy reserves the right to abbreviate or cancel tours due to inclement weather.  In these cases, we will make every effort to work with your school to reschedule.

Emergency Contacts  The Nature Conservancy will provide teachers with a contact person and cell phone number for the day of the tour. Teachers must, in turn, provide The Nature Conservancy with a cell phone number for the day of the tour.

Dress  Teachers will be responsible for making sure that their students are dressed appropriately for the weather conditions. The Conservancy is not responsible for providing protection against inclement weather. Suggestions for appropriate clothing are included in the Welcome Packet that will be sent along with the Student Discovery Guides.

Liability Waivers  Each participating student must have a parent or guardian sign a release waiver before attending the tour.  These may be in addition to any waiver that your school requires and MUST be submitted to The Nature Conservancy before the tour can begin.

More detailed instructions will be provided in the “welcome” letter that you receive after you schedule your Wings & Water tour.

Pre- and Post-Tour Activities

Guidelines and suggested activities that explore key concepts before and after the tour

To help your students get the most out of their Naturalist-Guided Tour, we’ve provided guidelines and suggested activities that explore key concepts before and after the tour. Organized by topic and complete with teacher background information, these activity packs will help you make the most of your Wings & Water experience.  After you’ve scheduled your Wings & Water Tour with The Nature Conservancy, you should download these activities and incorporate them into your science curriculum.

PRE-TOUR CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES

An orientation to wetlands, adaptations, interrelationships and student tour preparation are included in the easy-to-access, easy-to-use lesson guides. Wings & Water Pre-Tour activities offer vocabulary, teacher background information and topic-based ideas for using the Student Discovery Guide to help you plan innovative and effective lessons.  These topics should be  introduced approximately 1-2 weeks before your tour .

POST-TOUR CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES

Immediately after your students experience the wetlands first-hand , you should incorporate the Post-Tour Activities into your classroom.  These activities use the Discovery Guide, games and worksheets to help students to reflect on their visit and review important concepts related to wetlands education.

SPRING OR FALL?

The Pre- and Post-Tour Activities are tailored according to when your students take their Wings & Water tour and how much time they will have to study wetlands in advance of their tour.  If you have secured a tour slot for your students between August and October, you should download the "Fall" Activities.  If your students will be taking a tour between April and June, please download the "Spring" Activities.

Fall Pre-Tour Classroom Activities   Post-Tour Classroom Activities

Spring Pre-Tour Classroom Activities   Post-Tour Classroom Activities

Support Materials From the Student Discovery Guide: Wetlands Illustration (pg 18)   Water Cycle Activity (pg 5)   Water Cycle Key (pg 5)   Water Level Graph (pg 6)   Crossword Puzzle Key (pg 8)   Word Jumble Key (pg 9)

Maps: GSL Area   GSL Watershed

Fact Sheets: Wetland Mammals Wetland Birds   Wetland Producers   Wetland Invertebrates

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