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Birding tours in
Belize.
This small country (23000 km2), despite
the fact that it does not vary much in elevation still
offers a considerable variety of habitats (high humid
forest at 1000m, pine forest, tropical dry forest,
mangrove, savanna, swamps and of course the Atlantic
coast with the longest coral reef in the world after
Australia.
65 bird families are represented in Belize with a
total list of around 750 bird species of which more
than 300 are resident. The endemic species of Yucatan
that one can see in Belize are shared with its neighbour,
Mexico.
The sites we will explore during our birdwatching
tour are essentially located in the Northern half
of the country:
SHIPSTERN NATURE RESERVE: |
Saltwater lagoons
and islands as well as semi-deciduous forest.
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Specialities
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+ Yucatan
Parrot, Yucatan Jay, Black Catbird...
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BLUE CREEK RICE FIELDS,
SAN FELIPE: |
This area can be productive for
waterbirds and raptors among others. |
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Specialities
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Jabiru, White-tailed Hawk, Aplomado Falcon,Yucatan
Bobwhite ...
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CROOKED TREE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY: |
An excellent area of lagoons,
marsh, open pine and hardwood forest supporting
good species. |
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Specialities
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Jabiru, Agami Heron, Sungrebe, Yucatan Woodpecker,
Yucatan Flycatcher...
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CAY CORKER |
A nice coral islet where we will
look for: |
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Specialities
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+ Yucatan Vireo, Caribbean Elaenia, White-crowned
Pigeon...
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LA MILPA |
This scientific research station
is located in the heart of the Rio Bravo Reserve
where the habitat is mostly dry upland rain forest. |
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Specialities
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+ Ocellated
Turkey, Rose-throated Tanager, Grey-throated Chat,
Tody Motmot, Mexican Antthrush...
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MONKEY BAY |
A zone of pine forest where Blue
Seedeater, Azure-crowned Hummingbird, Yellow-headed
Parrot occur. |
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MOUNTAIN PINE RIDGE, CARACOL MAYAN SITE. |
It is a mountainous region (up
to 1000m) covered with pine forest. |
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Specialities
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Orange-breasted Falcon, Rusty Sparrow, Grace's
Warbler, Tody Motmot, Keel-billed Motmot.....
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12
DAYS BIRDING TOUR.
A 12 days tour will cover all the above sites.
| Less focused tours can be planned for groups or individuals
who wish to concentrate on the cultural or other wildlife
aspect of the country (although in no way are these
ignored on our standard bird watching
trips). |
[ Please contact
us for details]
GUIDES |
+
A GUIDE TO THE BIRDS OF MEXICO AND NORTHERN CENTRAL
AMERICA
By Steve N.G Howell et Sophie (Oxford). |
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+ A
FIELD GUIDE TO THE BIRDS OF BELIZE
By Jones H.L et Gardner D. (Oxford). |
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PRACTICAL
INFORMATION ABOUT BELIZE |
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+ No visa required.
Valid passport.
+ No
compulsory vaccinations. Anti-malaria prophylaxis is
advisable.
+ Infrastructure:
Fair driving conditions on the main roads.
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Language: English. Spanish is widespread.
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Local time: GMT-6
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Electricity: 110 volts. American sockets.
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Currency: Belize dollar: 1US$ = 2 Bz$
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Climate: Tropical, Dry season: January to May.
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Do not forget to pack: binoculars !, mosquito repellent,
sweat-shirt, rain gear. |
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All
lodging is provided in hotels or comfortable lodges, near
to or on-site.
The
tour prices include lodging in double rooms (a supplement
if 15% is charged for single room accommodation), all meals,
transportation within the country, guide and entrance fees
for the national parks. These prices do not include: international
flight, alcoholic drinks, personal spending, airport departure
tax, tips and travel insurance (repatriation, luggage loss
and flight cancellation).
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