Are you looking for a tropical escape to one of the “birds most” countries in the world? Travel with a top-class guide and at the same time support the protection of Caribbean birds? If so, you’re in luck! This September, you will be able to join Ernesto Reyes, a longtime Birds Caribbean member and supporter, Cuban bird guide and 2025 trip to Colombia. The trip will be held from September 5th to 15th.
What can you expect from this South American birdwatching adventure?
Colombia is not only one of the most biodiversified countries in the world, but also has the largest species list. 1,966 Species containing 79 Endemic species and 135 It’s close!
Explore Colombia’s picturesque habitats, including high Paramo, foothill cloud forests, low-altitude arid forests and habitats along the Pacific coast. Visit the feeder to see some of South American famous gems, from the diverse array of sparkling hummingbirds to the sights of tropical Tannergers. Needless to say, the trip includes the opportunity to see both charismatic and secret species, including the diverse array of tocan, parrots, smass, antopittas and marsh birds.
You will also learn about local conservation projects and meet with members of the local community who will promote these efforts. And those who know from our Cuba tours are pure joy to travel with Ernesto. You can definitely enjoy bird watching with him at Colombia’s most exciting bird watching hotspot.
Travel with Ernesto and support the protection of Caribbean birds
Ernesto is a longtime friend and a supporter of the Birds Caribbean. He guides our Cuba birdwatching tour and receives rave reviews for his excellent knowledge of birds, history and culture, as well as his kindness and humor.
Ernesto will donate for everyone who signs up for this trip after reading our blog $100US To Birdscaribbean. When registering, be sure to state what you found about the tour through BirdScaribbean. Take a screenshot of your registration and send it in a copy to track your Operations Manager, Alexia Morales (alexia.morales@birdscaribbean.org).
Thank you Ernesto for your valuable support in achieving Caribbean bird conservation goals!
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to increase your life list, see the birds you saw in the National Geographic Special, and dream of seeing yourself. Sign up today. Don’t forget to sign up for “Birdscaribbean’s Benefit” in the registration form!
If you are interested in learning more, please read our detailed itinerary carefully here and contact Ernesto at zapatarail2014@gmail.com.
Colombia is a beautiful country thanks to its scenery, people and birds!
Mountain Tanagur in scar color. (Photo by Carlos Roberto Chavalia)
Scrub Tanners, a common open country bird in the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador, are encountered most often in isolated pairs, but other species may join in fruit trees.
The endemic grey piclets of Colombia are found in wet forests, second growth scrubs, and forest areas in the country’s northwestern region. (Photo: Timo Mitzen, ML 548536411)
The velvet purple coronet, a beautiful, arrested hummingbird, is all dark in dark light, but its rainbow blue-purple body is absolutely dazzling when viewed well!
The striking blue-necked Tanaga features a vibrant blue or purple hood, a black back, a wide black chest band, and a greenish straw wing retreat.
Orange euphonias are usually found in pairs or small groups, and are usually fed relatively lower than the ground.
On slow, bumblebee-like flights, the Whiteberry wood star hoveres and allows you to carefully suck nectar from the territory other hummingbirds claim.
The 3-striped warbler is the target species on the second day of the tour, a trip to Boskedeniebla. This is a Barredelkaca nature reserve that is recognized for hosting species that are not so easy to observe and photograph.
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