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Jamaica - Tour Destination
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tour name & dates for 2010 |
Jamaica: Island Endemics - This tour can be run at most times of the year |
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tour cost 2010 |
This trip can be arranged as a private tour from 7 — 10 days; price will vary depending on tour length and number of participants |
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top birds |
Up to 8 participants & 1 Rockjumper leaders |
We are pleased to be offering Jamaica as one of our new travel destinations! David Shackelford recently completed a tour to this mountainous island offering a vast diversity of habitats from the evergreen forests of the Blue Mountains to the beaches and ultramarine waters of the coast. We successfully located all 28 of Jamaica’s endemic birds whilst allowing time to soak in the unique atmosphere of the personalized lodges and resorts where we stayed, and sampled some fine river-rafting and scuba diving. A few avian favorites included the Red-billed Streamertail often feeding in local gardens, Jamaican Owl caught in the spotlight, excellent views of a perched Crested Quail-Dove, the robust Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo lumbering through the canopy, many cute Jamaican Todies along with a host of supporting near-endemics and North American migrants. Jamaica offers an unbeatable combination of diverse habitats, great accommodations, beautiful mountains and beaches, and excellent birding opportunities. Please contact us for further information about Jamaican travel opportunities.
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tour name & date 2011 |
Jamaica: Island Endemics - This tour can be run at most times of the year |
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tour cost 2011 |
This trip can be arranged as a private tour from 7 — 10 days; price will vary depending on tour length and number of participants |
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max group size |
Up to 8 participants & 1 Rockjumper leaders |
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tour leaders 2010 |
David Shackelford |
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habitats covered |
Evergreen forests of the Blue Mountains to arid scrub and sandy beaches of the Caribbean coast |
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climate |
warm and tropical to cool in the mountains |
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tour pace & walking |
relaxed pace, a few longer walks |
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accommodation |
nice lodges |
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ease of birding |
Mostly easy with a few moderate species |
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no. of species expected |
115 including 28 endemics and many other range-restricted species |
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top mammals |
This is a mammal-poor destination |
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other attractions |
Mountain scenery, quality mistbelt forest, Jamaican culture, excellent cuisine, Caribbean beaches |
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photographic opportunities |
excellent |
