BIRD WATCHING
The Bay of Banderas is home to a great variety of habitats and ecosystems,
ranging from mountains, rivers and creeks, marshy lagoons, tropical forests,
mangroves and shorelines.
The diversity is so great that we can boast
up to 355 different bird species in this area. That’s almost HALF
of all bird species found in the U.S. and Canada combined!
These are
great birding tours, always small groups and guided by Vallarta’s
top birders, led by eagle-eyed and bilingual Alejandro Martinez.
He has been specializing in
ecotourism
since 1997 and published the guide and checklist for the birds of Puerto
Vallarta area in 1999, "The Birds from Paradise". While developing
this birding guide along with mentor, Professor Dennis W. Boddy, he became
an accomplished birder and a dedicated conservationist. In
2004 an improved and updated second edition was also published.
Full & fresh continental breakfast in great spot for birding. Ground transportation provided on all tours. First aid Kit, Binoculars and Spotting Scope. Checklists and all manner of Field Guides for Mexican and North American Birds as reference books.
Throughout the tour- energetic snacks, fruit, purified water and soft drinks are available.
Guacamole brunch and soft drinks will be served at a restaurant.
Guests are welcome to use restaurant facilities and order from menu if they wish (optional, not included).
Departure time for the tour in winter is 7 am. and in the summer 6:30 am. from Mata Ortiz Gallery, Lazaro Cardenas #268. MAP.