Our transfer from Iwokrama to Atta Lodge was highlighted with sightings of some excellent species...........Mori Marsh produced BLACK MANIKIN
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A lovely river trip followed by a long hike up to Turtle Mountain produced some excellent birding and magnificent views........
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An exciting day as we travelled into the interior with a flying visit to the magnificent Kaieteur Falls, we also had a nice surprise when we found a Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock................
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Our first full day began very early as we set off at 4:30am for the Abary River, target species included RUFOUS CRAB HAWK, BLOOD COLOURED WOODPECKER and HOATZIN.
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We spent a full day out birding on the island of Trinidad, the SCARLET IBIS was our most wanted bird, it didn't take long before we saw our first one. Many other species were seen during our day out as we clocked up nearly 80 species.....
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This second day on Trinidad saw us in full swing by 6:30am as we enjoyed a complete day's birding at ASA Wright centre. Not a huge list of species but some very interesting sighting and glorious views of hummingbirds..........
Read ArticleThis pre-tour extension covers 3 days on Trinidad before the main tour to Guyana. Day 1, the 21st Jan. was taken up with travelling from the cold UK to the tropical climes of Trinidad.
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Today I met Penny, Jane, Pat and Mike for my first full day's birding since arriving back in Spain on the 2nd. It was a bright sunny day with a chilly breeze which subsided around the middle of day when it became quite warm.
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A short walk near Crewkerne in Somerset on boxing day morning, it was dull, overcast and quite cold but there was plenty to see.
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ITS GREAT TO BE BACK IN SUNNY SPAIN AFTER A 4 MONTH BREAK. Clear blue sky, 20C and fantastic light. We sat lazily on our top terrace this afternoon, reading, drinking tea and watching vultures circle over the village. The drive from the airport yesterday produced sightings of Short-toed Eagle, Griffon Vultures and a few Crag Martins.
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