A nature trip to the Americas would not be complete without hummingbirds – those fascinating little nectar lovers, flitting from flower to flower, with wings moving so fast they’re a just a blur to the eye. To get really good views of hummingbirds you need …
Bolivia’s Birds – Spotlight On Endangered Macaws
Bolivian macaws, of all Bolivia’s birds, come in such a dazzling array of colours and sizes, says Michel Livet of boutique tour operator, Bolivia Naturally. Macaws – and parrots at large – are worthy and memorable additions to every birder’s life list. They are the …
Meet the Falkland Islands Penguins
One of the big attractions for a birdwatcher in the South Atlantic is the Falkland Islands penguins. Five species call the islands home and nature writer Matt Merritt made the trip to see them. Birdwatching in the Falklands isn’t like birding anywhere else. You realise …
Ecotourism Takes Off In Colombia
Conservation and ecotourism in Colombia have entered an exciting phase with the development of two innovative community projects, funded by UK Pact, a programme supported by the UK Government. Rachel Dex, an expert on responsible tourism, has been working as part of a team of …
Falkland Islands Wildlife – A Birding Adventure & More
The Falklands, an archipelago of more than 700 islands, offers a unique experience for nature lovers – birdwatchers and wildlife photographers in particular. A Falkland Islands wildlife tour to this corner of the South Atlantic takes you into a world where nature abounds. In fact, …
Wildlife Holidays In 2021 & 2022 Month-By-Month Guide
This Guide To The World’s Best Wildlife Spectacles Will Help You Plan Holidays In 2021 And 2022 As we anticipate an end to the Covid-19 pandemic, now’s the time to use our month-by-month guide to wildlife holidays in 2021 and 2022. All year round there’s …
Discover The Secret Wildlife Of Guyana
The wildlife of Guyana has been one of South America’s best kept secrets, but the secret is out. Nicola Balram of the Guyana Tourism Authority outlines why this is such a special country for nature lovers and when and where it’s best to visit for …
13 Species of Hummingbirds to Spot on a Trip to Central and South America
They may not all be super-rare, but these hummingbirds are among the most beautiful sights to see if you are on a bird tour anywhere in Central and South America, from Honduras through countries such as Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia and as far south as …
Bird Watching in Argentina: Where to Go for the Best Birding Tours
Considering it’s the second largest country in South America, and the eighth largest in the world, with the huge variety of habitat that goes with that, Argentina used to keep a low profile with bird and wildlife watchers. That’s a shame, and fortunately, it’s starting …
Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve: Ecuador’s SNAP First Private Reserve
Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve has become the first private reserve to become part of SNAP. SNAP is Ecuador’s National System of Protected Areas (Sistema Nacional de Areas Protegidas) and means that under law, the reserve will be protected and preserved. Not only is this good …
