Aptly referred to as “The Rock,” the island of Newfoundland boldly rises from the North Atlantic, a rugged wilderness at North America’s eastern edge. This vast island boasts a mesmerizing landscape—from windswept limestone barrens home to Willow Ptarmigans and woodland caribou to lush Boreal forests alive with warblers and thrushes. Its dramatic cliffs and fjords shelter vast seabird colonies, while its nutrient-rich waters are a haven for humpback whales. Newfoundland is a bucket-list destination for birders, offering glimpses of familiar and elusive species on breeding territory and rare European vagrants. It’s no wonder Roger Tory Peterson and James Fisher began their famed 1953 adventure across Wild America here, or why, in September 2024, 吃瓜黑料 chose it as the backdrop for its first board of directors meeting held in Canada. Its rich human history supplements Newfoundland’s natural wonders. Indigenous Peoples thrived here, their culture laying the foundation for...