Rockjumper Birding Tours

Cuba - Tour Destination


tour name & dates for 2010

Carribean Endemics II: 15 - 24 March (10 Days) 4 SPACES REMAINING

tour cost 2010

US$ 2,800.00 pp; US$ 175.00 ss

top birds

Gundlach's Hawk, Zapata Rail, Bee Hummingbird, Cuban Nightjar, Cuban Trogon, Cuban Solitaire, Cuban Gnatcatcher, Oriente Warbler and Zapata Sparrow

Cuba, just off the Florida Keys and at the mouth of the Gulf of Mexico has long been a much desired destination for American birders. With the relaxation of restrictions, Cuba’s 28 endemic birds and further 23 Caribbean specials will soon be available to everyone! We stand a good chance of seeing almost all of these on our tour to this under-birded country, as well as great wintering North American migrants. Sites that we explore include the Bermeja Reserve for the miniscule Bee Hummingbird and Cuban Trogon — the island’s national bird. Oriente Warbler and Cuban Gnatcatcher are some of the numerous specials we will look for around Cayo Coco, on the Camaguey Archipelago. The famous Zapata Swamp holds Zapata Wren, Zapata Sparrow and the critically endangered Zapata Rail. While the range of species possible on this tour may not be as high as other Latin American destinations, the number of endemics to the island and the region make this a must-do and highly enjoyable tour.

Please contact us for the detailed itinerary for this tour.

tour name and dates 2011

Cuba - Carribean Endemics I: 5 - 14 March (10 Days)
Cuba - Carribean Endemics II: 15 - 24 March (10 Days)

tour cost for 2011 TBA
max group size 8 & 1 Rockjumer leader
tour leader Luis Segura
habitats covered forests, woodlands, mangroves, swamps, shoreline
climate
tour pace & walking easy pace, undemanding walking
accommodation
ease of birding easy birding with some tough species
no. of species expected 150
top mammals
other attractions scenery, beaches, 50's culture, friendly people
photographic opportunities good


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