Author: Josiah Lavender

*Canvas or paper prints available for all photos Spectacled Oriole Kruger National Park, South Africa. Shown: 10″x12″. Available in: 8″x8″, 12″x12″, 10″x12″ African Stonechat Cape St. Francais, Eastern Cape, SA. Brown-headed Kingfisher Kruger National Park, SA. Pearl-spotted Owlet Limpopo Province, SA. Yellow-billed Duck Pretoria, SA.

The Southwest is one of the most bird-diverse regions in North America, and is home to a variety of species with extremely localized ranges. Specifically, central New Mexico exists at the lower range limit of many bird species of the Rocky Mountains, and the upper range limit of many arid desert species, making it an…

“I just got through with another birding hike this morning led by Josiah. After every one of these hikes, I have a feeling I can only compare to being a kid on Christmas morning! Maybe it was the six kinds of ducks we spotted on the lake at Sandy Creek Park or the magnificent colors…

Kayak Trips – AVAILABLE starting 7/5/25 Kayaking is an excellent way to see wildlife up-close, especially birds. Sitting in a kayak allows an observer to maintain a low profile and smoother movements, resulting in closer views of birds. In the winter, kayaking provides a way to see waterfowl that spend the winter on lakes in…

Hikes are led in the morning and evening when bird activity is highest. These trips are slow-paced and accessible for all ages. Depending on the time of year, we typically see and hear somewhere between 35 and 50 bird species on a single outing. As with most trips with Lavender Birding Tours, in addition to…