We begin this month's gallery in Asia with three tours from the region. Participant Raymond Jeffers photographed this splendid Brown-throated Sunbird on our Borneo tour.
Unquestionably, Orangutan is an iconic species of Borneo and definitely a tour highlight. Photo by participant Raymond Jeffers.
A ghostly Wallace's Hawk-Eagle directed a penetrating stare at us. Photo by participant Raymond Jeffers.
This little gem is a Rufous-backed Dwarf-Kingfisher. Photo by participant Raymond Jeffers.
A Buffy Fish-Owl stole the show on one of our nocturnal adventures. Photo by participant Raymond Jeffers.
This magnificent Hume's Pheasant begins a series from one of our Thailand tours. Photo by guide Dave Stejskal.
Participant Fred Dalbey shared this image of a gorgeous Green-tailed Sunbird.
We found a cryptic Hodgson's Frogmouth occupying its nest. Photo by participant Fred Dalbey.
Thailand is one of the premier shorebird spots on the planet. This mixed flock is dominated by Far Eastern Curlews. Photo by guide Dave Stejskal.
We were ecstatic when we encountered perhaps the crown jewel of shorebirding: a Spoon-billed Sandpiper. Photo by guide Dave Stejskal.
We had a fantastic view of Silver-eared Laughingthrush. Photo by participant Fred Dalbey.
This diminutive Collared Owlet was sporting quite the hairdo. Photo by guide Dave Stejskal.
The scaly underparts on a Chinese Fancolin are amazing. Photo by guide Dave Stejskal.
Rounding out our recent Asia tours are some images from Northern India. This female Tiger was one of four sightings we had this year. Photo by participant Becky Hansen.
How adorable are these Spotted Owlets? Photo by participant Becky Hansen.
The blossoms are beautiful but are no match for this Crimson Sunbird's beauty. Photo by participant Becky Hansen
Seeing a Wallcreeper like this is such a wonderful prize. Photo by participant Becky Hansen.
We enjoyed lots of fantastic views of White-throated Kingfisher. Photo by participant Becky Hansen.
No spots allowed -- nothing but barring on this Jungle Owlet. Photo by participant Becky Hansen.
We couldn't have asked for a better look at the highly-prized Ibisbill. Photo by participant Becky Hansen.
This young Common Langur was learning to feed for itself while still hanging close to its mother. Photo by participant Becky Hansen.
A lovely portrait of Bar-headed Geese by participant Becky Hansen wraps up our India images.
Let's switch gears and continents: Our Birds and Wines of Chile & Argentina tour was drawn to the stone "altar" at Salentein winery for a tasting. Photo by participant Dennis Serdehely.
We were honorary laborers for the grape harvest at Casa Palmero winery. Photo by participant Becca Serdehely.
After the harvest, it's on to sorting the grapes. Photo by participant Becca Serdehely.
Our guides are willing to go to great heights to find you birds -- in this case, guides John Coons (l.) and Marcelo Padua above 10,000' with Cerro Aconcagua (South America's highest peak) looming in the background. Photo by participant Sue Wright.
A flicker-like Green-barred Woodpecker teed up nicely for us. Photo by participant Dennis Serdehely.
We were at high elevation when we caught up to Greater Yellow-Finch. Photo by participant Neil McDonal.
We found Guanacos south of Mendoza. These camelids are among the largest land mammals in South America. Photo by participant Neil McDonal.
This striking Inca Tern was photographed by participant Dennis Serdehely.
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