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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 17h

Goodbye, swallows! 🐦
Today marks their incredible departure from San Juan Capistrano — a migration marvel and seasonal sendoff we can’t help but admire.

#BirdMigration #SwallowWatch #AvianAdventures #NatureEvents

Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 1d

Our Co-CEO Krista Hanni shared how small operators can drive climate action—especially by partnering with Indigenous and local stewards.
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#climateaction #netzero

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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 2d

Today we salute the scaled, shelled, and slithery — it’s Reptile Awareness Day! 🦎
Let’s celebrate reptiles for their cool adaptations and vital ecological roles. Got a favorite? We’re all ears (unlike snakes).

#ReptileAwarenessDay #WildlifeLovers #EcoCurious #NatureNerdLife

Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 3d

The Serengeti’s getting squeezed.
📉 95% of giraffes lost
📉 75% fewer wildebeest

Our partner's Maasai Women’s Dairy Program is helping by reducing unsustainable cattle herds + empowering local women. 💪🐃

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#ConservationInAction

Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 3d

Millions of birds die flying into glass during migration. They don’t see glass—just reflections.
🕯️ Turn off lights at night
🪟 Use decals or bird-safe glass
👥 Advocate for “Lights Out” policies
Learn more: buff.ly/FDYpY0C

#BirdConservation #LightsOut #MigratoryBirds #CityWildlife

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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 6d

Who’s got the best ears?
🦇 Bats = sonar masters
🦉 Owls = precision predators
🐬 Dolphins = ultra chatters
🦋 Greater wax moth = 300 kHz hearing (yes, really)

Nature’s listening in on frequencies we can’t imagine.
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#AnimalSenses

Which animal has the best hearing?

Ranking who has the best ears in the animal kingdom is a tough task, but some animals push the limits of hearing far beyond what humans can imagine.

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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 7d

Zimbabwe, up close and wild. 🐘
Our Wild Zimbabwe Webinar is now on YouTube. Join our guides for an unforgettable look at walking safaris, big game encounters, and local conservation.

📺 Watch: buff.ly/WoZ7hGX

#WildZimbabwe #ZimbabweSafari #WalkingSafari #EcoTravel #Conservation

Wild Zimbabwe Webinar | Walking Safaris, Big Game & Local Insight with Cheesemans’ Ecology Safaris

Discover the wild heart of Zimbabwe in this full-length Wild Zimbabwe webinar with Cheesemans’ Ecology Safaris. Join Tad Bradley, Vusa Ncube, and Elizabeth Coler as they guide you through one of…

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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 7d

Jaguar record: 10.5 MILES swum in Brazil’s Pantanal 🐆💦
These cats aren’t just stealthy—they’re aquatic.

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See them in action Aug 2026:
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#Jaguar #Pantanal #WildlifeAdventure

Jaguar in Brazil smashes record for the species' longest documented swim

A jaguar was captured on camera trap on an artificial island near the Serra da Mesa Hydroelectric Power Dam. The only way it could have gotten there was a very long swim.

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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 8d

Green sea turtles are bouncing back—officially downgraded from Endangered to Least Concern. A rare conservation W! 🐢💚
Full story: buff.ly/JJf93Jx

Want to see them in the wild? Join our Galápagos safaris: buff.ly/dvCq8sV

#WildlifeWin #SeaTurtles #Galapagos

Green turtle bounces back from brink in conservation 'win'

Once endangered due to hunting, it is making a strong recovery thanks to global conservation efforts.

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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 9d

Great to see @ATTA teaming up with @ReefWorld to push sustainable marine tourism forward 🌊
This kind of industry leadership is what we need to protect coral reefs + ensure long-term responsible travel.
More here 👉 buff.ly/eoqjxM9
#GreenFins #SustainableTravel #ATTA

Adventure Travel Trade Association and The Reef-World Foundation Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Sustainable Marine Tourism

The Adventure Travel Trade Association and The Reef-World Foundation have partnered to support adventure travel companie...

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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 11d

Just wrapped an awesome weekend at the Monterey Bay Festival of Birds!
🛳️ Sponsored the pelagic trip (go Krista!)
🛍️ Booth at the Night Market — complete with birdy convos, curious specimens, and tons of community love.

#CheesemansEcology #BirdingBliss #NatureCommunity

Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 12d

TODAY: Sand City gets birdy 🦉
Birder’s Night Market runs 4–8pm
🎨 Art, food, music
🦅 Falconry at 7pm

Catch the vibe: buff.ly/dZ60qws
#BirdersNightMarket #BirdingLife #MontereyFestival

Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 13d

The countdown is on 🕺 Birder’s Night Market lands TOMORROW — music, bird art, falconry, and a great excuse to hang with fellow bird nerds 🐦

Saturday Oct 11 | 4–8pm | Sand City Art Park
Info → buff.ly/dZ60qws

#BirdersNightMarket #BirdingCulture #Falconry

Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 13d

Morning birding, ocean edition
Here’s a moment from today’s pelagic trip: seabirds soaring, guide narrating, guests loving every minute 🐦🌊

🎥 by Krista Hanni
Festival info → buff.ly/dZ60qws

#PelagicBirding #BirdingCommunity #MontereyBay

Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 13d

We set sail this morning on our Monterey Bay pelagic trip — courtesy Krista Hanni

Tomorrow evening we’re at the Birder’s Night Market (4–8 pm, Sand City) as part of the fest. Swing by, let’s talk birds & nature

Info → buff.ly/RFxYbTe

#MontereyBayFestival #PelagicBirding #BirdersNightMarket

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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 14d

⚡ It’s webinar day!
From Messy to Measured kicks off soon.
Join Krista Hanni (Cheesemans’), Exodus, and STI to finally make sense of emissions tracking.

🔗 Register now: buff.ly/GaYWuqz

#EcoTravel #ClimateLeadership #TourismTools

Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 15d

Tour operators: This one’s for you.
Tomorrrow join From Messy to Measured on Oct 9 to learn how to navigate emissions data without getting lost in the weeds.
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#CheesemansSafaris #SustainableTourism #ClimateTools

Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 16d

Can you measure what you don’t own?
Oct 9, hear from Krista Hanni (Cheesemans’), Exodus, and STI on tracking emissions across supply chains.
Register here: buff.ly/GaYWuqz

#EcoTravel #NetZeroGoals #TourismClimateAction

Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 19d

Tour emissions = messy, but manageable.
On Oct 9, Cheesemans’ Krista Hanni joins Exodus and STI for From Messy to Measured.
📊 Practical tools. Real progress.
Register: buff.ly/GaYWuqz

#SustainableTravel #CarbonTracking #TourOperatorTools

Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 20d

Jack Hochfeld turned his Svalbard adventure into something more: a reflection on ice, wildlife, and change.

Read his poetic guest blog: buff.ly/xcN4ikm

Been on one of our trips? We’re looking for guest bloggers—reach out!

#Svalbard #ArcticTales #GuestVoices #NatureWriting

Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 22d

Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall. Scott recently ran into her in Uganda—her legacy continues to inspire us all.

#JaneGoodall #ConservationLegacy #RootsAndShoots #LegacyLivesOn

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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 25d

Whale whisperer training starts March 13, 2026.

Join us on the Silver Bank for a snorkel trip where whales might swipe right (in their way).

Only 2 spots left — whales are expecting you.

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#SeaYouThere #HumpbackMagic

Snorkel with Humpback Whales

In the warm waters of the Dominican Republic, view the world’s largest concentration of humpback whales converging to calve and mate on the Silver Bank.

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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 26d

Think Yellowstone’s wild in summer? Try it with snow, steam, and wolf tracks.

Join our Jan 10–18, 2026 winter safari and trade in your usual snow-day boredom for wolf howls and bison in powder.

Few spots left!

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#YellowstoneInWinter #WildlifeLaughs

Yellowstone National Park

Join our Yellowstone Wildlife Safari in 2026 for an unforgettable journey through snow-covered landscapes, and iconic wildlife in nature.

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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · Sep 23

It’s #ElephantAppreciationDay! 🐘 In Zimbabwe, elephants get their very own rail line—the Elephant Express. And yes, you can ride it with us in July 2026.
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#GentleGiants #EcoTravel

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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · Sep 22

Namibia in April 2026 — dunes, deserts, wildlife & landscapes you’ll never forget. Just 2 spots left! Leader: Scott Davis.
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#Namibia #Adventure #TravelGoals

📸 Scott Davis