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Birding in the "Rio Lagartos Bio-reserve"
The best way to experience the Rio Lagartos
Bio reserve is with an experienced local
bird guide and naturalist.Diego Nuñez
and Elmer Canul are the most experienced
guides in Rio Lagartos and two of most experienced in the Yucatan.(both speak english)They can customize your birding here to find endemic species and others you would like to add to your life time lists.
In one Day you can expect 60 to 90 species in Rio Lagartos.
We offer outings on land and by boat in order to see birds in the rich variety of habitats included in the 150,000 acre wildlife refuge.
Whether you are an experienced birder,a novice or interested in a class for beginners,we can arrange an outing that matches(challenges) your experience and knowledge level.
The following lists( by land and by boat) are a sampling of the 388 species that
have been recorded here.488 species have been recorded in the state of Yucatan and 533 on the Yucatan Peninsula.
(See theRio Lagartos Bio- reserve Bird check list for the complete list).
Land outings:
Yucatan Wren,Yucatan Bobwhite Mexican Sheartail,Carnivet's emerald,
Ruby-throated Hummingbird,
Golden-fronted Woodpecker,
Grove-billed Ani,Tropical kingbird,
Tropical Mockingbird,Brown-crested Flycatcher,Turquoise-browed Motmot,Vermilion Flycatcher,
Mangrove Vireo,Rose-throated Becard,
Plain Chachalaca,,
Mangrove Cuckoo,White-lored Gnatcatcher and many more...........
By Boat
Mexican Bare-throated Tiger-heron,
Roseate Spoonbill,Woodstork,
Blue-winged Teal,Boat-billed heron,
Snowy and Great Egrets,Reddish Egrets,
White Ibis,Tri-colored and Little Blue Herons,Pygmy KingFisher
Brown and White Pelicans,
Magnificent Frigatebird,
Anhinga, Double Breasted Cormorant,Royal and Sandwich Terns,Herring,Ring-billed and Laughing Gulls,Green Heron.
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Of course, the time of year,passage of migratory flocks and a bit of luck is always a part of birding but the amazing array of birds never ceases to amaze our visitors.
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The best way to enjoy and appreciate the natural beauty that surrounds us is to spend a few days .
Good lodging is available and we will make arrangements for those booking tours.
Come Visit Rio Lagartos !
Diego Nunez
Contact Us at Rio Lagartos Adventures
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