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Birdwatching in Guyana
Land of the Endless Forest
19 November 2010 - 28 November 2010, 10 days & 9 nightsRecently I was invited to Guyana on a familiarization trip. I spent ten days there and loved every minute of it. This small country on the northeastern hump of South America was formerly known as British Guyana. To this day it remains an English-speaking country. During my visit, we began on the coast at the Georgetown Botanic Garden, moved inland (south) to the Iwokrama Forest,the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway, Mori Scrub, Atta Rainforest Lodge, and spectacular Kaieteur Falls.We will take you to these locations and several additional ones, into many of the prime areas of this mostly forested country. Flying above the forest gives the impression of being above a carpet of green. The rare break in the forest is usually a river, flowing toward the coast. If you have ever wanted to see a Jaguar, the Iwokrama Forest is rapidly gaining an international reputation for its healthy Jaguar populations that seem not to be troubled by the appearance of curious humans. No promises, but many have been lucky! We came upon the scene of a fresh kill, expertly interpreted by one of our drivers. The prey was a Giant Armadillo. The Botanic Garden is home to a multitude of birds, among them the rare and elusive Blood-colored Woodpecker and Festive Parrot. Pinnated Bittern and Rufous Crab Hawk are always a good find, as are Guianan Cock-of-the-rock, Musician Wren, and Screaming Piha. Harpy Eagle is possible near Turtle Mountain, as are Guianan Toucanet, Ringed Antpipit, Spectacled Owl, Long-tailed Potoo, Zigzag Heron, and Blackish Nightjar. And just a few more specialties include Guianan Red-Cotinga, Pompadour Cotinga, Rufous-winged Ground-cuckoo, Marail Guan, Painted Parakeets, Yellow-throated Woodpecker, White-plumed Antbird, Ferruginous-backed Antbird, and Ash-winged Antwren. This tour allows an ornithological reconnaissance of the country, visiting the coastal plain, the sandbelt forest, the seemingly limitless forests of the interior and the Rupununi Savannah along the Brazilian border. It includes travel on a number of small water courses and two great rivers, the Demerara and the Essequibo, as well as a visit to Kaieteur Falls, surely among the world's most imposing scenic wonders. Bob Schutsky will co-lead the tour with a local, well-trained birding guide from Guyana. And, to continue your adventure . . .
Price: $4455.00 from Georgetown, Guyana
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Guyana Extension to Surama
Search for the Very Rare and Endangered Harpy Eagle
27 November 2010 - 1 December 2010, 4 days & 3 nightsWe’ll journey by vehicle to the Amerindian community at Surama. Surama is situated in a small savannah, deep in the rainforest and surrounded by forested hills. It was here that Charles Waterton passed through in 1812 in search of the secrets of the useful Wourali poison known as Curare. Waterton was so stunned by this spot that he wrote in his memoirs “The finest park that England boasts falls short of this delightful scene”. Birds characteristic of the Rupununi savannah, such as Fork-tailed Flycatchers and Grassland Sparrow, can be seen well, whilst it hopefully won’t be too long before our attention is drawn to the far-carrying growling song of the bizarre Capuchin bird. All three nights will be in the Surama Eco-lodge. We will explore the nearby rainforest and during our stay will visit a nearby Harpy Eagle nest, assuming that it remains active. The nest itself is located in a huge emergent tree only a couple of miles from the village. If we are extremely fortunate, we may see one of the adult birds bringing a sloth or monkey to the nest to feed their chick. Another of the special birds which can be found around Surama is the Rufous-winged Ground-cuckoo. Although the Harpy Eagle and Rufous-winged Ground-cuckoo may be the two star attractions at Surama, there are plenty of other species to look for during our stay. After a final morning of birding, we transfer to Rock View Lodge at Annai. After lunch we will take a flight to Georgetown to begin our journey home.
Price: $1395.00 from Georgetown, Guyana
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Guyana
Birds and Mammals of Northeastern South America
22 November 2011 - 2 December 2011, 10 days & 9 nightsRecently I was invited to Guyana on a familiarization trip. I spent ten days there and loved every minute of it. This small country on the northeastern hump of South America was formerly known as British Guyana. To this day it remains an English-speaking country. During my visit, we began on the coast at the Georgetown Botanic Garden, moved inland (south) to the Iwokrama Forest,the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway, Mori Scrub, Atta Rainforest Lodge, and spectacular Kaieteur Falls.We will take you to these locations and several additional ones, into many of the prime areas of this mostly forested country. Flying above the forest gives the impression of being above a carpet of green. The rare break in the forest is usually a river, flowing toward the coast. If you have ever wanted to see a Jaguar, the Iwokrama Forest is rapidly gaining an international reputation for its healthy Jaguar populations that seem not to be troubled by the appearance of curious humans. No promises, but many have been lucky! We came upon the scene of a fresh kill, expertly interpreted by one of our drivers. The prey was a Giant Armadillo. The Botanic Garden is home to a multitude of birds, among them the rare and elusive Blood-colored Woodpecker and Festive Parrot. Pinnated Bittern and Rufous Crab Hawk are always a good find, as are Guianan Cock-of-the-rock, Musician Wren, and Screaming Piha. Harpy Eagle is possible near Turtle Mountain, as are Guianan Toucanet, Ringed Antpipit, Spectacled Owl, Long-tailed Potoo, Zigzag Heron, and Blackish Nightjar. And just a few more specialties include Guianan Red-Cotinga, Pompadour Cotinga, Rufous-winged Ground-cuckoo, Marail Guan, Painted Parakeets, Yellow-throated Woodpecker, White-plumed Antbird, Ferruginous-backed Antbird, and Ash-winged Antwren. This tour allows an ornithological reconnaissance of the country, visiting the coastal plain, the sandbelt forest, the seemingly limitless forests of the interior and the Rupununi Savannah along the Brazilian border. It includes travel on a number of small water courses and two great rivers, the Demerara and the Essequibo, as well as a visit to Kaieteur Falls, surely among the world's most imposing scenic wonders. Bob Schutsky will co-lead the tour with a local, well-trained birding guide from Guyana. And, to continue your adventure . . .
Price: $0.00 from Georgetown, Guyana
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Guyana Extension to Surama
for HARPY EAGLE!
1 December 2011 - 5 December 2011, 5 days & 4 nightsDetails to be announced.
Price: $0.00 from Georgetown, Guyana
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