Belize
Birding Belize on a Budget
Despite its tiny size, the nation of Belize hosts an impressive diversity of birds–boasting a list of over 600 species. The rich birdlife, beautiful tropical habitats, and unique cultural history make this a favorite Central American destination for nature lovers.
This short tour is designed for those who want an inexpensive, yet rewarding introduction to birding in Belize. We will stay at just two lodges–La Milpa Ecolodge and Bird’s Eye View Lodge–allowing us more time to thoroughly explore the surrounding areas.. These carefully chosen locations will serve as our base as we explore a wide variety of habitats in search of the incredible birds and wildlife this region has to offer. We will experience a true taste of tropical birding as we see birds like toucans, parrots, and tanagers. We will also have a chance to observe several of the region’s endemic and sought-after bird species, including several Yucatán specialties.
If you’re interested in a slow-paced and inexpensive introduction to the birds of Belize or Central America, this is a great tour for you.
Highlight and Target Birds
- We will see a wide variety of iconic tropical birds, including toucans, parrots, honeycreepers, and tanagers.
- Night birding will provide opportunities to find nocturnal birds like Northern Potoo, Yucatan Poorwill, and Mottled Owl.
- In the vast wetlands around Crooked Tree Lagoon, we will search for Jabiru, Boat-billed Heron, Agami Heron, Black-collared Hawk, and Mangrove Vireo.
- We will seek out a number of endemic and range-restricted species including Yucatan Poorwill, Yucatan Jay, Yucatan Flycatcher, Yellow-headed Parrot, Tody Motmot, Mayan Ant-Thrush, Royal Flycatcher, and Occelated Turkey.
KEY LOCATIONS
Rio Bravo Conservation Area, La Milpa, Crooked Tree Lagoon, Lamanai Archaeological Site
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
- Some of our birding will take place in archaeological sites, allowing exploration of incredible Mayan ruins while seeking the amazing birdlife of this region.
- A boat ride along the Río Nuevo will allow us to get up-close views of wetland birds and other wildlife.
- In the afternoons and evenings near Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, we will have time to relax, grab a beverage, and watch endangered Yellow-headed Parrots come into roost.
More Details
Accommodations
La Milpa Ecolodge (4 nights), Bird’s Eye View Lodge (3 nights)
Weather and climate
The weather in Belize at this time of year is often quite pleasant, with high temperatures reaching about 80°F/27°C during the day and cooling off only slightly in the evenings. Expect sunny and humid conditions. Although this is the dry season in Belize, heavy rainstorms are always a possibility.
Tour Details
Price: From $2,850.00 per-person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: $725.00
Included: In-country accommodations, ground transportation, meals from dinner on first day to breakfast on last day, English speaking guide and entrance fees.
Not Included: International airfare, personal items such as alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, gift shop, laundry, tips, etc. are not included.
From: Belize City (BZE)
Minimum Participants: 6
Participant Limit: 8
Activity Level: Easy
Deposit: 30% per-person deposit is required to hold your spot on this tour (with your registration form)
Tour Leader: Roni Martinez
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