Oaxaca in summer is magical but bring rain gear! For birding, Sierra Norte near San José del Gracia has incredible trails. If you want a relaxed base to explore the city and markets, I have some solid neighborhood tips on our Mexico guide.

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Machu Picchu is one of the world’s extraordinary palaces. Using lidar and machetes, archaeologists have also recently identified zigzagging roads, terraces, platforms, and circular structures in a nearby forest! archaeology.org/news/2026/10/19/roads-and-terraces-discovered-near-machu-picchu/

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I think all owls are #AwesomeOwls, so it's hard to choose my favorite picture. I'll go with this Western Screech-owl for #BirdOfTheDay, because I don't think there will be too many posted. In my experience, they aren't that common to find. #birds #birding

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A couple of guys who love dinosaurs… 🦖🦕 Guns N' Roses passed through Chicago yesterday. Our favorite ever live band. And we had a few moments to meet up with Slash, who has always been a great science enthusiast and booster of paleontology!

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Always amazing to see whales… but to see at least 45 minkes and 3 humpbacks on the Stornoway Ferry was particularly special! Couldn’t go a few minutes without another minke popping up 😂 #whalewatching #WDC #whales

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