Beagle Birding

Entre Rios - Corrientes - Misiones

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On this trip we will explore an area known as Litoral (region between the two largest rivers in Argentina) an area composed of grasslands and wetlands. Prepare to be looking for a Espartillero in a nearby bush and the next instant you will be dazzled by a mixed flock of Seedestaers or a Yetapa. Passing the Litoral we will enter the Atlantic forest, here the diversity of Tyrants, Antbirds and Ovenbirds reaches its maximum peak within Argentina. The Atlantic forest is a high and dense jungle, with 3 arboreal layers and red soil. Here the observation is difficult and you have to be patient. Birds can be shown for only a few seconds no matter how long they have been singing since dawn. A journey of 1 km can take 5 hours quietly. Undoubtedly this tour is the one if you are looking for diversity and abundance of birds.

ITINERARY:

1st day: Buenos Aires

Morning arrival at Buenos Aires city - Evening birdwatching in Costanera Sur - Typical Argentinian Dinner - Night in Buenos Aires.

Specialties: Rufous Hornero (Argentine National bird) - Rufous-bellied Thrush - Great Kiskadee - Doves.

2nd day: From Buenos Aires to Ceibas (Entre Ríos)

2 hours drive to Ceibas (Entre Rios)- Full birdwatching day - 2 hours drive to Colon city ( Entre Rios) - Dinner - Night in Ceibas (Entre Rios).

Specialties: Herons - Ducks - Rails - Storks - Sandpipers.

3rd day: Ceibas (Entre Ríos)

Full birdwatching day in the Chaco forests and grasslands - Night in Ceibas (Entre Rios).

Specialties: Spinetails - Woodpeckers - Cuckoos - Hawks - Woodcreepers - Warblers Finches.

4th day: From Ceibas to Liebig (Entre Rios)

Full birdwatching day in the farm area - transfer to Liebig (Entre Rios).

Specialties: Seedeaters - Rheas - Tinamous.

5th day: From Liebig (Entre Rios) to Colonia Pellegrini (Corrientes)

Drive to Mercedes - lunch in Mercedes - short birdwatching trip through the grassland - transfer to Colonia Pellegrini.

Specialties: Storks - Egrets - Tinamous and Rheas - Streamer- Tailed Tyrant.

6th day: Colonia Pellegrini (Corrientes)

Boat trip to the Ibera Lagoon - birding during the boat trip- back to the lodge - dinner in Colonia Pellegrini - night at the lodge.

Specialties: Herons - Bitterns - Aningas - King-fishers - Southern Screamer - Carau - Tanager.

7th day: Colonia Pellegrini (Corrientes)

Drive to “Camba Trapo” - birding in between - eating a traditional “asado” - return to Colonia Pellegrini - horseback riding tour (optional) - night at the lodge.

Specialties: Streamer-tailed Tyrant - Black-and-white Monjita -Yellow Cardinals.

8th day: From Colonia Pellegrini (Corrientes) to Puerto Iguazú (Misiones)

Early morning - birding visit to the Ibera Lagoon while it is dark - Travel to Puerto Iguazú - Night in Puerto Iguazú.

Specialties: Anis - Coockos - Toucans - Hummingbirds - Tanagers.

9th day: Puerto Iguazú (Misiones)

Full bird watching day in Iguazu National Park - lunch at the park - afternoon visit to the Iguazu Falls- night in Puerto Iguazu.

Specialties: Parrots -Trogons - Tangaras - Great Dusky Swifts - Plumbeous Kites.

10th day: Puerto Iguazú (Misiones)

Morning birdwatching visit to the Iguazu National Park - lunch and dinner in Puerto Iguazu - night in Puerto Iguazú.

Specialties: Antbirds - Tytiras - Antshrikes.

11th day: Puerto Iguazú (Misiones)

Birdwatching at the Iguazú Falls - Night in a lodge inside the rainforest.

12th day: Puerto Iguazú (Misiones)

BirdWatching at Urugua-i Natural Reserve - Night in a lodge inside the rainforest.

13th day: Puerto Iguazú (Misiones)

Kayak trip in Iguazu river - activities at the lodge - Night in a lodge inside the rainforest.

14th day: Puerto Iguazú (Misiones)

Back to Iguazu town - birdwatching visit to the garden of the Hummingbirds - lunch - flight to Buenos Aires.

*This is a customizable tour. Contact us for more information

*Seasons: August - October / March - April

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ENDEMIC SPECIES

Vinaceous-breasted Parrot - Strange-tailed Tyrant - Ibera Seedeater - Spot-billed Toucanet - Araucaria Tit-Spinetail

TARGET SPECIES

Sickle-winged Nightjar - White-tailed Goldenthroat - Ash-throated Crake - Gray-breasted Crake - Pinnated Bittern - Pearl Kite - Pale-crested Woodpecker - Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet - Large-tailed Antshrike - Swallow-tailed Manakin - Red-ruffed Fruitcrow - Sharp-tailed Tyrant - Blue-billed Black-Tyrant - White-headed Marsh Tyrant - Strange-tailed Tyrant - Saffron-cowled Blackbird - Lesser Grass-Finch - Glaucous-blue Grosbeak - Marsh Seedeater - Yellow Cardinal - Ibera Seedeater - Black-fronted Piping-Guan - Ocellated Poorwill - Long-tailed Potoo - Great Dusky Swift - Mimus Dorsalis - Blackish Rail - Gray-breasted Crake - Spectacled Owl - Mottled Owl - Rusty-breasted Nunlet - Saffron Toucanet - Vinaceous-breasted Parrot - Spot-billed Toucanet - White-bearded Antshrike - Spotted Bamboowren - Rufous-breasted Leaftosser - Canebrake Groundcreeper - Band-tailed Manakin - Araucaria Tit-Spinetail - Chestnut-backed Tanager - Burnished-buff Tanager

LODGING

Enjoy the comfort of these accommodations where you can relax and unwind.

TRANSPORTATION

You will be picked up at the lodge and taken to the birding areas. Our professional guides will make sure you have the best experience birding and getting to know our appreciated culture.

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Airports:

The main airport in Buenos Aires is EZEIZA you will probably have to make a connection with AEROPARQUE airport (also in Buenos Aires) and fly to Cordoba airport: PAJAS BLANCAS where you will be picked up by one of our guides.

WHAT TO WEAR

Birds are very sensitive to colors like: white, red, yellow, pink and bright colors. For that reason, we suggest to bring khaki colors like green and brown. Don't forget your sunglasses for the salinas birding!

If you are a birdwatcher you should bring your binoculars. Your tour guide will have a monocular for long distances, mainly in Miramar de Ansenuza and Pampa de Achala. If you are a bird photographer, bring your camera.

INCLUDED

Accommodations on a twin/double room basis - Transfers to and from de birding areas - Birding tours - Breakfast at the lodge - Lunch at the birding tour - Dinner at the lodge - Guided tours in English including entrance fees (if needed).

NOT INCLUDED

International and domestic airfares - Anything not stated on Included Services - Gratuities - Early/late check-out - Room service - Visa fees/services - Other personal items or services not mentioned.

OPTIONAL

Breakfast before check in - Lunch after check out - Transfer to and from the airport - Additional tours, extra activities or excursions.

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