Birding in Belize: Chaa Creek’s Cure For The Blues #3
Birding in Belize As promised, we return this week with another Rx for the blues, boredom, and the indoor-itus many of us have endured these … Read more
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Calling All “Bird Nerds” – Forbes Magazine Recommends Belize For Birding
And Chaa Creek offers the Best Birding in Belize For serious birders, few places evoke the sort of excitement that the Amazon Rainforest, the Galapagos, … Read more
Birds of Belize: 20 Cool Species (You Must See)
Birds of Belize – Meet 20 Cool Species! Birding is described as a hobby in which individuals enjoy the challenge of bird study, identification, listing … Read more
The Bountiful Beauty of Belizean Birds
Along with stunning scenery and a wealth of Maya temples and archaeological sites, Belize is also known for an amazing diversity and number of birds.
From flocks of migrants attracted to the veritable supermarket of insects and plants found in the country’s pristine rainforests, to the many multihued residents such as parrots, scarlet macaws, falcons and other tropical forest dwellers, little Belize always has a backdrop of delightful birdsong to accompany any activity.
10 Astonishing Birds of Belize you must see!
Here are 10 Birds of Belize you must see! Almost 600 bird species have been identified in Belize, 20% of them winter migrants from North … Read more
Hooray For Our Fine Feathered Friends in Belize
Voila – a new home for yellow-headed parrots, who will hopefully nest and produce offspring to boost the population of this endangered species.
Birding in Belize with the bare throated Tiger-Heron
“Belize is definitely birding heaven, with over 308 species recorded in the Chaa Creek nature reserve alone,” Mr Choco said. “Even people not generally interested in birding soon become fans just by walking along the miles of trails and spotting the toucans, parrots, falcons and other birds that make their homes here. One such specie of birds is the bare throated Tiger-Heron, scientifically known as Tigrisoma mexicanum. This specie of heron is approximately 30 inches. It has a very slow, lumbering flight and a heavyset neck.
Birding in Belize is Becoming a Fast Growing Trend
Naturalist guide Miguel Choco said that with such a wealth of avian wildlife in Belize, finding birds is easy. But finding the birds you want is where experience and expertise comes in.
Birding in Belize is an “Experience of a Lifetime”
The tiny Caribbean nation of Belize is part of the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor, which stretches from Mexico through Central America and is home to a diverse range of birds and wildlife. Mr Choco said that this, combined with Chaa Creek’s own 365 acre private rainforest reserve, has created an unparalleled opportunity for birding. “We’re basically a protected region within a protected region, so it’s a great sanctuary for local and migratory birds, and that’s why we have such an abundance of wildlife here,” he said.
Belize Photo of the Day: A Young Kiskadee
Among its particularities is its aggressive and territorial nature, often times seen attacking larger birds and able to elude raptors by easily maneuvering through the air with agility and precision.