Birding Tours and Journeys

Introduction:

Program : BEX2

Baja California is located at the north-west of Mexico, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California or Sea of Cortez. Over the years many explorers and researchers have being delighted by the uniqueness of the area;  Jacques Cousteau named it  “The Mexican Galapagos Islands”  and the Sea of Cortez “The largest living aquarium of the world”. Recently Birding Los Cabos a local NGOs have elevated the Baja California Peninsula to prominence in the birding world. 

Birdwatching is relatively new in the area, but the local leaders are Biologist and birders, had earned credentials from many schools and universities ,  are certified authorised and experienced to provide the finest birding and the most productive whale watching in Baja California. they have more than 15 years experience , during their free time they are researching, monitoring, attending training programs  and volunteer to lead school kids of rural areas  they ensure that  you will be immerse in culture and nature of Baja California and the sea of Cortez.

We will see the three species of endemic land birds; Grey Thrasher is common throughout in desert scrub, as is the little Xantus's Hummingbird, although Belding's Yellowthroat is not widespread but is expected to be found in remnant marsh habitats. The Sierra de la Laguna harbours a number of endemic subspecies. Birding opportunities around La Paz promise an array of seabirds, shorebirds, and land birds including Least Grebe, Neotropic Cormorant, both Brown and Blue-footed boobies, Magnificent Frigatebird, ten species of herons including Reddish Egret, White Ibis. We will make special efforts to see cetaceans and whale watching over six boat trips, out of Bahia Magdalena and other important bays, with the hope of encountering grey, humpback, long-fin pilot, blue and orca whales, not to mention enjoying sightings of whale-sharks, rays, sea-lions, as well as a couple of visits and involvement the release of sea turtles. We will admire the beauty of unique cactus, agaves and other succulent plants, with breath-taking landscapes, sunrises and sunsets, framed by the ocean.  Summarizing, we will experience "The Peninsula Indomitable" or "The Untamed Peninsula", just two descriptions of how explorers have described this remote place, an area attracting nature lovers by its fabulous natural values. you will be lead and receive personal attention by Experienced Biologist , and birders with large experience , certified and bilingual,  this exciting tour, which promises to be both productive and enjoyable. Even non-birding partners will love it!