The wetlands of this area provide habitat for numerous species of shorebirds. From there, continue to the area known as KM 4 to begin the day's birding in the mangrove habitat of Salamanca National Park. Learn more about Flyway Expeditions.Īfter an early breakfast and program orientation, head to the Universidad del Norte on the outskirts of the city for a good chance at seeing the endemic Chestnut-winged Chachalaca. Participants on these tours have a direct economic impact on local people and communities, help preserve IBAs, and nurture an emerging ecotourism industry. About Flyway Expeditions Holbrook Travel is a supporting partner in Audubon and its partners’ conservation work in Latin America and in the Caribbean. Regretfully, he found birding later in life, but is now trying to make up for lost opportunities whenever possible. Toby has also worked extensively on islands in the West Indies and Mascarenes to conserve reptiles and birds through research and invasive species removal. Prior to joining Seattle Audubon, Toby lived and worked in Papua New Guinea ultimately creating the first Conservation Area in the country and was also responsible for managing research projects on tree kangaroos and other native fauna. Toby was previously the Science Manager at Seattle Audubon, where he managed three citizen science projects engaging over 500 volunteers annually. Toby Ross is a conservation biologist with 25 years of experience in the field of research and conservation. Meet the indigenous Wayúu people in Riohacha and learn about their culture, represented in their weaving, ceramics, vegetation, and gastronomy.Enjoy several days of birding at El Dorado Lodge, the ProAves Foundation’s flagship lodge.Explore the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the highest coastal mountain range in the world and home to more than a quarter of the country’s endemic species.Bird the coastal wetland and mangrove habitats of Salamanca National Park and Los Flamencos Sanctuary along Colombia’s Caribbean coast.Be one of the few outsiders to explore birding-rich, remote regions of Northern Colombia led by expert local guides.Throughout your journey, meet members of the local community and learn about conservation efforts to use birding as a sustainable development resource. Explore high elevation mountains, dry forest, and coastal habitats in search of an array of tropical avifauna, including flycatchers, hummingbirds, tanagers, toucans, and more. Join Alight Tours on this 9-day birding adventure to experience the country’s northern highlights, including the Caribbean region and the Santa Marta Mountains, famed for their high level of endemic species. About this trip With over 1,900 avian species - more than any other country in the world - Colombia is a birder’s paradise waiting to be discovered.
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