Baja California & Sea Of Cortez Birds & Whales11N-12 days Price per person : US$3,200
reserve now !!!!!
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!
Itinerary : day by day
The following Itinerary only mention the highlights of each day , full details , itinerary agenda and map of route will be provided upon registration contact us...
Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 |
Arrivals & spread your wings on your own welcome dinner & briefing |
Birding Endemics & snorkel experience |
Sierra la laguna Bhiosphere
|
Birding along the path of past birders |
adding 40 species & marine life |
Close encounter with gray-whales and pelagic birding |
Day 7 |
Day 8 |
Day 9 |
Day 10 |
Day 11 |
Day 12 |
Close encounter with grey-whales and pelagic birds
|
birding mudflats & encounter whale-sharks
|
Birding rockeries
boobyes , gulls , terns, and more |
Cultural program and stargazing
|
day of pelagic birding & farewell dinner
|
light Brekfast & departures
|
An e- registration package with detailed itinerary will be provided upon full down payment.
General information :
All lodging , all ground and water , transportation, all meals, from dinner on first day until breakfast on the final day, reserve-parks entrance fees. We shall be staying in different comfortable and charming accommodations, often in superb coastal locations.
We will explore the unique deserts and foothills of the Cape District, including Sierra La Laguna National Park in southern Baja California for its endemic birds. In La Paz and Sea of Cortez we’ll explore its rugged coast lines surrounded by whales where seabirds and shorebirds are abundant along with a visit to the famous Magdalena Bay for close encounters with majestic whales and other marine life.
Endemics :
Cape Pygmy Owl, San Lucas Robin, Xantus´s Hummingbird, Belding's Yellowthroat, Baird's Junco, Yellow-footed Gull, Grey Thrasher, Gilded Flicker, Gila Woodpecker, Blue Footed Booby, Heerman´s Gull, Willson´s Plover, Harris's Hawk.
Marine life :
Grey Whale, Short-fin Pilot Whale, Orca (or Killer) Whale, Blue Whals, Humpback Whale, Sperm Whale, Hammer-head Shark, Whale Shark, California Sea-Lion, Marlin Fish, Manta Ray, White-sided Pacific Dolphin, Leatherback Sea Turtle, Olive Ridley Sea Turtle, Clarion Fish,
Please Fly in: Los Cabos International airport (SJD) a day before departure
Information and reservations : birdingloscabos@gmail.com
to ensure personal attention and preserve the environment group is limited to 10 attendees per departure and 2 leaders , we can operate several departures
Price per person :
US$ 3,200
single room supplement
US$ 350