RMBO Conservation Birding Tours
Endemic and Migrant Birds in a Biodiversity Hotspot
Jan 18-25, 2014
Experience the incredible diversity of birds with expert local guides! Stay as special guests inside two of Mexico’s premier biosphere reserves! Support bird conservation in Western Mexico!
Join Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory and the University of Guadalajara in Jalisco, Mexico to discover the extraordinary abundance and diversity of birds in this global biodiversity hotspot! Over 520 bird species – including 91 endemic and near-endemic species, plus most of the migratory species from western North America. All in an area less than 1/8 the size of Colorado!
RMBO Conservation Birding Tours combine world class birding with science education to raise awareness for the conservation of continentally-important bird areas. Trips are geared toward natural resource professionals and serious nature enthusiasts who enjoy getting off the beaten path. Learn about conservation efforts, experience local culture, see lots of amazing birds – and support conservation! 100% of proceeds support bird conservation in Western Mexico. Benefit from local knowledge and access to key birding sites with veteran trip leaders Sarahy Contreras Martinez, Eduardo Santana and Arvind Panjabi.
On this trip we’ll explore the Sierra de Manantlán and Chamela- Cuitzmala biosphere reserves, two of Mexico’s most important protected areas, and stay overnight at research stations in the reserves’ core zones – areas that are closed to the public. We’ll also visit other key sites to experience the full diversity of birds and habitats of the region. Some of the unique birds we might see include Long-tailed Wood-Partridge, Singing Quail, Lilac-crowned Parrot, Mexican Parrotlet, Colima Pygmy-Owl, Eared Poorwill, Mexican Woodnymph, Bumblebee Hummingbird, Flammulated Flycatcher, Slaty, Dwarf, and Golden vireos, Chestnut-sided Shrike- Vireo, Aztec Thrush, Red-breasted Chat, Red Warbler and many more!
This 7-night, all-inclusive trip costs $2500 per person (excl. airfare to Guadalajara, Jalisco). The trip is limited to 8 participants, and will include at least two bilingual guides at all times. More information will be posted soon at www.rmbo.org, including a complete bird list and tentative itinerary. To reserve your spot, contact [email protected] or call 970-482-1707, ext. 20.