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Photos by Rich Hoyer and Gavin Bieber (gb)
![We usually start the tour at the dramatic ruins of Monte Alban, perched on a hilltop overlooking Oaxaca City...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51804461921_18078b5a32_o.jpg?)
We usually start the tour at the dramatic ruins of Monte Alban, perched on a hilltop overlooking Oaxaca City…
![...but it's still a birding tour after all, and here we'll look for the unobtrusive Pileated Flycatcher...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6231%2F6283995218_21e29ce369_b.jpg?)
…but it’s still a birding tour after all, and here we’ll look for the unobtrusive Pileated Flycatcher…
![...or the stunning Slaty Vireo.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6112%2F6283476997_cfdd7c85a8_b.jpg?)
…or the stunning Slaty Vireo.
![A bonus cultural experience not to be missed is the annual Night of the Radishes, the premier civic artistic competition in the city...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6226%2F6283995274_3ee996079e_b.jpg?)
A bonus cultural experience not to be missed is the annual Night of the Radishes, the premier civic artistic competition in the city…
![...and while strolling past the beautiful church of Santo Domingo after dinner we might see a Barn Owl fly over. (gb)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6231%2F6283995292_b6d4a8ca5b_b.jpg?)
…and while strolling past the beautiful church of Santo Domingo after dinner we might see a Barn Owl fly over. (gb)
![Food is also a part of the cultural experience; we sample a few different restaurants in the city and surrounding areas.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6227%2F6283995330_225da54151_b.jpg?)
Food is also a part of the cultural experience; we sample a few different restaurants in the city and surrounding areas.
![Some mornings begin in the forested hills above the city with a picnic breakfast and a fabulous view.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6212%2F6283477095_e6188dd808_b.jpg?)
Some mornings begin in the forested hills above the city with a picnic breakfast and a fabulous view.
![...and birds which might include Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6213%2F6283477131_9db14844f2_b.jpg?)
…and birds which might include Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo…
![...or the Northern Pygmy-Owl.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6116%2F6283477161_087898717e_b.jpg?)
…or the Northern Pygmy-Owl.
![We usually take time to enjoy other aspects of the natural history, such as this Bletia orchid...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6040%2F6283995432_1872fe17c3_o.jpg?)
We usually take time to enjoy other aspects of the natural history, such as this Bletia orchid…
![...these mating Princely Tiger Moths...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51804461931_36c1e7c5ee_o.jpg?)
…these mating Princely Tiger Moths…
![...or this Mexican Pine-Satyr.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51804573898_605bf46f59_o.jpg?)
…or this Mexican Pine-Satyr.
![We make a three-day side trip to Tuxtepec that takes us through lush cloud forests of the Sierra de Juárez…](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6236%2F6283995558_eaa12ba9fa_b.jpg?)
We make a three-day side trip to Tuxtepec that takes us through lush cloud forests of the Sierra de Juárez…
![...to the tropical lowlands of northern Oaxaca where treats such as this Keel-billed Toucan might grace us with its presence...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6213%2F6283995586_5242a8a0dc_b.jpg?)
…to the tropical lowlands of northern Oaxaca where treats such as this Keel-billed Toucan might grace us with its presence…
![…or this Yellow-tailed Oriole.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6113%2F6283995620_87e45fbb98_b.jpg?)
…or this Yellow-tailed Oriole.
![We'll finish the tour back in the drier eastern Oaxaca Valley at the peaceful and birdy ruins of Yagul...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6240%2F6283477355_275caa3ab5_b.jpg?)
We’ll finish the tour back in the drier eastern Oaxaca Valley at the peaceful and birdy ruins of Yagul…
![...where families of Boucard's Wren are easily found on the cactus-clad hillsides.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6051%2F6283995686_5621f697dd_b.jpg?)
…where families of Boucard’s Wren are easily found on the cactus-clad hillsides.
![In the afternoons, we visit a few more cultural highlights, such as the impressive ruins and bustling market at Mitla.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51805185055_a870b8e9c7_o.jpg?)
In the afternoons, we visit a few more cultural highlights, such as the impressive ruins and bustling market at Mitla.
![We also squeeze in a visit to one of the world famous Zapotec rug weaving workshops where we learn about the natural dyes used to color the wool...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51804817414_85eff24f66_o.jpg?)
We also squeeze in a visit to one of the world famous Zapotec rug weaving workshops where we learn about the natural dyes used to color the wool…
![...and where we might be tempted to buy from the inspiring selection of designs and attractive prices.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51804573833_138d0fdaa1_o.jpg?)
…and where we might be tempted to buy from the inspiring selection of designs and attractive prices.