Day: December 3, 2021
Birding the Sierra Gorda Biosphere, Mexico
Originally posted on The Experienced Intermediate Birder:
I’ve just returned from a wonderful two-week trip to Mexico with Travelian Tours. Travelian is owned and operated by Rodrigo Lopez. I birded the state of Guanajuato with Rodrigo and a small band of Hamilton-area birders from March 31-April 7 of 2019 and it was a very successful experience. Travelian features small groups and a sustainable approach. Local… Continue reading Birding the Sierra Gorda Biosphere, Mexico
Birding the Sierra Gorda Biosphere, Mexico – Part Two
Originally posted on The Experienced Intermediate Birder:
Enroute to Cuatro Palos DAY THREE – CUATRO PALOS AND PINAL DE AMOLESWe were up early for the drive to Cuatro Palos. Our trip wound us along steep-sided mountain roads with stunning views. Little did we know that some of the best vistas were still to come. As we approached Cuatro Palos, we passed clearings with small farms… Continue reading Birding the Sierra Gorda Biosphere, Mexico – Part Two
Birding the Sierra Gorda Biosphere, Mexico – Part Five – The Experienced Intermediate Birder
Birding the Sierra Gorda Biosphere, Mexico – Part Three
Originally posted on The Experienced Intermediate Birder:
View from our cabaña DAY FOUR – PUERTO DE RODEZNO AND PINAL DE AMOLESWe woke to another lovely, mountain vista from our cabaña, one of the Cabañas Terrazul. Breakfast was prepared for us before we wandered down the road and through the village of Puerto de Rodezno. Ana, who had been helping her mother with our meals, led… Continue reading Birding the Sierra Gorda Biosphere, Mexico – Part Three
Birding the Sierra Gorda Biosphere, Mexico – Part Five
Originally posted on The Experienced Intermediate Birder:
DAY FIVE – PUERTO RODEZNO AND CHUVEJE WATERFALLIt was time to leave the Cabañas Terrazul and, as the van was being loaded, we birded from the front yard. Canopy birds were fairly well seen as we were surrounded by slopes on three sides. A Collared Forest-Falcon called repeatedly from somewhere down in the valley and the Brown-backed Solitaires… Continue reading Birding the Sierra Gorda Biosphere, Mexico – Part Five