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Bird Watching in the Jungles of Guatemala
Written by Alejandro Machado
Bird watching is one of the favorite pastimes of American nature lovers. There are about 70 million people in the United States who engage in birding, some of them not even knowing what they are doing. Birding or bird watching is a recreational activity done by observing birds.
It obviously must be done where there are birds; so jungle, a natural habitat of avian species is a perfect place to spot them.
Cozumel, a small island of Mexico, is best known as a tourist hotspot. Even so, it has a wide array of birds and other animals, both endemic inhabitants and migratory visitors, several of which are endangered. Many birdwatchers love to explore the island and see these interesting birds.
One of the rarest endemic birds is the Cozumel Thrasher, which is nearly, if not completely, extinct. A part of the mockingbird family, it is brown and white with a long, curved bill, and said to make a complex, scratchy warbling. After Hurricane Gilbert in September of 1988, the species began a rapid decline. The latest reports of sightings were in 2006, after two more severe hurricanes hit the island.
Stretching nearly 1.5 million acres, the Sian Ka'an reserve is one of the largest protected natural avian habitats in the Yucatan Peninsula. As a Unesco World Heritage protected site, the place is a highly maintained ecological wonder with pristine surroundings. It teems with avian wildlife and other creatures, and is a great place to explore and enjoy nature. The reserve also houses many different species of tropical birds, which makes it a perfect bird watching destination.
Sian Ka'an Tours can be arranged very easily when you go to the Yucatan. Situated not far from famous places like Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum, it is a great thing to experience. Along with many stunning birding spots in the reserve, there are vast ecosystems, wildlife and reptilian species to sidetrack you from simple bird watching. You will definitely be captivated with the amazing historic sites of the Mayan people, as much as you will enjoy watching thousands of migratory and tropical birds.
Bird watching, often called birding, is the study of avian species through the use of binoculars, telescopes and other visual enhancements. It can also be done by listening to bird calls or by simply watching the birds. Since the majority of bird species are more easily detected by listening than by watching, auditory components are used more often.
Ornithologists typically engage themselves in bird watching because of their scientific study, but many birdwatchers pursue birding simply for the fun of it. For everyone else, bird watching is a leisure activity that is somewhat social and educational.
Birding is very popular in Yucatan and many people visit the peninsula to observe birds and their natural habitat. You do not need to be an expert to enjoy watching birds – and it is a suitable activity for people of any age.
Whether you are going to lie in your hammock with a good book and binoculars or join one of the tours that take you to places where thousands of birds nest, your time spent birding in Yucatan will be something to remember.
Birds on Bird Watching Tours in the Yucatan Peninsula
Written by Dennis Willigers
There are hundreds of birds to be seen in the Yucatan Peninsula. The list below contains the endemic and most notable species travelers can see on bird watching tours.
Bird Watching Tours among Ancient Cities of the Maya
Written by Dennis Willigers
There are so many different varieties of birds to see and admire on the Yucatan Peninsula that it's a difficult decision to make where to go in order to best enjoy living paradise. Hiking trips are one of the best ways to get to the more obscure areas and are led by tour guides that can offer you valuable insight into the species that you are viewing on the bird watching tour.
The Yucatan Peninsula is one of the most renowned birding areas in the world because of where it is located. Surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico on one side, the Caribbean Sea on the other side and the Yucatan Channel on the northern coast, the climate and surroundings are perfect for our flying friends.
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Birding Tours
Birding Tour Rio Lagartos
Enjoy a full day of bird watching in the Rio Lagartos Reserve with an expert birding guide. Over 370 species can be foun
$199.00
Private Birding Tour Cozumel
Go birding at 5 of Cozumel's best birding locations including San Gervacio and Punta Sur, with one of the top birding gu
$179.00
Customized Birding Tour Riviera Maya
Private tour for Avid birders. Go bird watching at Cenote Route, Coba ruins, Ek Balam or Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marin Bota
$224.50
