Birding Baja Endemics:

  • Cape/Baja  Pygmy-Owl, (Glaucidium,gnoma hoskinsii) 

San Lucas Robin,

(Turdus migratorius confinus), Baird's junco 

(Junco bairdi) , 

Belling's yellowtroath 

(Geotypis bedingii),

Cassin's vireo

(Vireo cassiinii lucasanus)

Xantus humingbird,

(Xantus hantusii),

Gray Thrasher,

(Toxostoma scinererum),

Yellow-footed gull 

(Larus livens),

Yellow Mangrove warbler

(Steophaga petechia castaneiceps), 

among other 200  Birds.

Includes:

*5 Coffee & pastrie

* 3 Brunch

*2 Lunch

*2 Dinners

Purified water during all the trip (bring a 1L.bottle Nalgine or similar to refill)

* 6 Night lodging hotel based in double occupancy ( single supplemet is available upon request)

*Naturalist guide Keen Birder Certified by minister of Tourism & NPSin partnership with local experts.

*6 Birding Tours  in search of endemics , resident, migrante and vagrant birds combined in 7 days.

*Use of scope & appropriate bird books for Identification

*Check-lists to take home

*All included as described in itinerary

*An e-package with full description and itinerary will be sent to you upon registration Highlights : 7 endemics

More than 200 Birds – perhaps Wildlife , great Photo opportunities  flora & fauna ,  regional food & drinks


Does not include:

*Airfare from/to (SJD) your home please fly in to International airport of los Cabos airport code(SJD)

* Travel documents such as passport/visa/ medical insurance/Travel insurance.

* Gratuities nor tips

*Alcoholic drinks

*Transfers airport day #1 #7 (available at extra cost)

*Meals during train ride

*Personal expenses such as phone-calls or expensess of personal nature.

*what is not mentioned in description   

Know before you come:

* Prepare temperatures 20-35 C. or 65-90F

*We assumed you will bring your binoculars unless you ask us to rent you

*Travel light (do not bring bird books/field-guides  they are heavy and we will have them available)

*Bring hiking boots, sandals , hat or cap

*Bring a bottle of water/canteen  1L. to re-fill purified water.

*Bring Bathing suit  & sandals we might have chance to swim, also oudoor  cotton clothing

*Visitors to Mexico must bring a Valid Health & Travel Insurance (not included in price)

*if you are under medication bring enough supply and please let us know in advance

Languages:   

English & Spanish


Price:

Price per person: in double occupancy start at: US$2,600 

SGL supplement: US$450

(price could change without notice)

Endemic Birds In Baja California Peninsula

bird-watching 7 endemics & many Subspecies in 7 days


The Baja California  Peninsula  was separated from main land 6 millions  years ago.  Due its  Natural history , geology and location offers  diversity in ecosystems there are over 300 birds reported in Baja California Peninsula , Join Local Birders and NGO's. Along these program we will enjoy 7 endemics many sub-species , residents , migrants and vagrants , also other cultural and natural attractions present and handy during the birds program , everything lead by local keen birders .


Program: BCE7D

Departures every Monday.



Day By Day - suggested program 

Day
 Activity / Highlights
 Meals
Day#1 
 Arrivals:   Welcome to Baja California , Briefing & welcome dinner 
Arrive on your own or ask for transfer at extra cost , check in designated hotel and spread your wings , during evening we will enjoy welcome dinner & briefing .    
 Every morning enjoy a fresh brewed coffee - bring your coffee-mug!!
 Welcome
Dinner 
 Day#2
Enjoy  sunrise birding  

Early in the morning catch up a beautiful Sunrise from sea level, go in search of beldings yellowtroath (Geotypis bedingii) and many more birds , warblers, sparrows and waterfowl will be present . 
 B
 Day#3
 In search of  Desert specialties

Today we will go to desiduos forest – semidesert area in search of Xantus humingbird ( Xantus hantusii) and Gray Thrasher (Toxostoma scinererum) Phyrruloxia in addition raptors such as zone tailed Hawk, swainson's or harrisi's Hawks also be hosted by a ranchero family , afternoon at leisure 
 B,L
 Day#4
Visit to Biosphere reserve  in search of three endemics

We will go from sea-level to almost 2000 feet  to enjoy the Biosphere reserve sierra la Laguna , in search of Cape pygmy owl , san lucas robin and bairds junco along with sub-species such as the acorn woodpecker narrow fronted , band-tailed pigeon with no band, lazuli & varied bunting among others. 
 B
 Day#5
 Pelagic Boat-Birding

Today we will enjoy least and black storm petrels , craveri's murrelet, red-bill tropic birds , pink footed & black-vented shearwaters , mask & nazca bobbies perhaps other interesting birds like south polar skua among other marine life we could encounter with sea-lions , manta rays , dolphins or sharks (try your fishing skills at extra cost)
 B
 Day#6
  Birding , Desert wetlands & sea

Today our highlights will be Hermans gull,  endemic  yellow-footed gull(Larus livens) , along with many more gulls & terns

such as elegant, royal, Caspian, fosterns  perhaps least  and more

surprises  such as the beautiful mangrove yellow warbler ,
(Might you want to snorkel with whale-sharks at extra cost US$55) by the evening we will have our farewell dinner
  B,L & farewell dinner
 Day #7
  Departures
Come back soon !!!!!
Bye!!!!!

Note: order of days / activities might change depend upon weather conditions .

General Information:

Our groups are small : 8 participants maximum 


Lodge: 

Due nature of program we will stay in  comfortable  hotel  Mexican Style  with  en-suite bathroom one or two beds , hot water shower, and air conditioning or a business class hotel. 

Departure & arrivals: 

Program will begin and end in San Jose Del Cabo , Baja California Sur , Mexico 

Please plan to arrive  /depart    Los Cabos International airport code: SJD

timing , order of itineray might change depend upon weather conditions and sunrise/sunset time . 

Booking conditions.

A reservation in advance is required  warranteed with a non refundable 40% deposit , 60% balance  paid no latter than 30 days prior to departure .

please send an e-mail to : birdingloscabos@gmail.com

with your name , departure day of your preference , How many spaces would you like to reserve?

you will receive an e-confirmation's letter .