Price in mexican pesos
Leader: Mark Stackhouse
Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025
Duration: 7:30 am – 10:00 am
Group Size: Unlimited
Language: English and Spanish
Highlights:
The Vallarta Botanical Garden is a prime birding location nestled in the beautiful Cabo Corrientes that is not to be missed. A visit to the bird feeders is always fun and often yields Green Jays, San Blas Jays and more. Flocks of Orange-fronted Parakeets fly by daily. The hummingbird feeders and floral gardens attract several species including the Sparkling-tailed Woodstar, Golden-crowned Emerald, and Mexican Hermit.
Join this birding walk through the Garden for an early exploration of the various trails to see what birds are visiting the Horcones River area. You may find several species of orioles, Military Macaws, many warbler species, West Mexican Euphonias, Citreoline Trogons, Blue and Painted Buntings, and Squirrel Cuckoos. There have been sightings of the elusive Crested Guan. The river attracts Spotted Sandpipers (wintering), Black Phoebes, several types of flycatchers, Black Vultures, and sometimes even cormorants.
The tour will finish in time for the presentations and children’s activities in the Hall of Flowers.
What to Bring:
Binoculars, camera, sunscreen, insect repellent, water, hat
Price: $300 pesos MXN paid at entrance to the Vallarta Botanical Garden (Festival registration greatly appreciated)
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