The major interest of birding trips to the West Indies resides in the endemic species, but we sure will not overlook, at least during the migration seasons, the important number of migrants passing through or wintering.

Puerto Rico (8960 km2) is a very popular destination for birdwatchers as it is possible to see all the island endemics species in a short time period thanks to the excellent road network.

Among the 250 total bird species of Puerto Rico, 13 are endemics.

Frequent flights between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic allow to visit both islands on a two weeks trip.

Coastal plain plains surround almost the whole island, the centre of which is a rugged landscape. The highest point of Puerto Rico reaches 1338m.

The natural habitats found on the island are essentially forests of three different types: deciduous, semi-evergreen and evergreen rain forests. Elfin woods occurs at high altitude. Thorn scrubs are found in the South-West. Coastal habitats range from mangrove-lined mudflats, saline lagoons, beaches and cliffs.

The sites that will be explored are as follows:

Caribbean National Forest EL YUNQUE	Mountain rain forest and Elfin forest.
	Specialities : + Puerto Rican Parrot, Elfin-woods Warbler, Green Mango...
FAJARDO BEACH	( - )
	Specialities : + Green-throated Carib, Antillean Hummingbird...
HUMACAO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE	Freshwater lagoons surrounded by tropical forest.
	Specialities : + Indian Whistling-Duck, White-cheeked Pintail, Pearly-eyed Thrasher...
GUANICA STATE FOREST	This area of dry woodland, semi-evergreen and mountain deciduous forest supports many endemics.
	Specialities : + Puerto Rican Vireo, Puerto Rican Nightjar, Puerto Rican Tody...
LA PARGUERA	Mangrove, gardens where occurs.
	Speciality: + Yellow-shouldered Blackbirds .
MARICAO STATE FOREST	Lush montane and elfin forest.
	Specialities : + Puerto Rican Emerald, Puerto Rican Tanager, Elfin-woods Warbler...
CABO ROJO	Numerous shorebirds and seabirds.

7 DAYS BIRDING TOUR

A 7 days tour will give us plenty of time to explore all these sites.

A 15 days tours combines Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

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	PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT PUERTO RICO
	+ No visa required. Valid passport. + No compulsory vaccinations. No necessary prophylaxis. + Infrastructure: Very good driving conditions. Very satisfactory accommodation. + Language: English and Spanish. + Local time: GMT-4. + Electricity: 110 volts. American sockets. + Currency: US Dollar. + Climate: Tropical. Rainy season: May to October. + Do not forget to pack: binoculars !, mosquito repellent, sweat-shirt, rain gear.

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(except between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic for the combined trip), alcoholic drinks, personal spending, airport departure tax, tips and travel insurance (repatriation, luggage loss and flight cancellation).