At Tsunami Adventures, we not only offer fantastic snorkeling tours, that can be enjoyed year round, but we also offer TWO Birding Tours of Caye Caulker. One can be enjoyed on the North Island by boat and the other is on the South Island by walking the trails. We like to offer birding on almost all of tours. At the end of day of our Best of Belize Barrier Reef Snorkeling Tour to Hol Chan Marine Reserve, we cruise the mangroves and watch for island water birds, like the Roseate Spoonbill.
The other day, a friend and I went overnight to the Cayo District and we went to Xunantunich Mayan Site. Once we reached the top, we had a bird’s eye view and we where so lucky to have meet some local guides that where taking their day off to bird watch. They had their scope on a flock of Toucans.
 Red Bank Scarlet Macaw Bird Watching |
 lucky to see so close Scarlet Macaws |
Another adventure down south to Red Bank Village, our mission was to see wild Scarlet Macaws. Macaws are seen in this area for only a brief period of time each year to eat the fruit of the annato tree. They come from the Chiquibul forest once a year. Sending out scouts earlier in the season to survey and determine the right time to return with the flock. We climbed a steep and muddy hill until we came to the clearing. After 20 minutes of downpour a flock of macaws rested in the branches close to us. We where very lucky.
I have traveled most of Belize and there is plenty more to explore. I have enjoyed Bird Watching. October is getting colder up North and the start of the migratory birds to Belize. I look forward to seeing the returning birds, just like I do with our repeat customers that stay with us at Costa Maya Beach Cabanas and use our tour services at Tsunami Adventures.
Another great reason to come to Belize. A bird watcher’s Paradise. Please take a look at our newest page on our website
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We can put together tour and accommodation packages. Stay a few nights out in the Cayes and go explore the Cayo district in search of the Blue headed Parrot or Toucan.
ISLAND BIRD WATCHING TOURS CAYE CAULKER
Bird watching can be enjoyed all year round outside the heat of the day. Belize has well over 500 residential and migratory bird species with 80% being residential. Whether you are an experienced ornithologists or a birding beginner, Belize is a birdwatcher’s paradise. Below is two Bird Watching Tours that we offer in Caye Caulker. Many birds can be spotted on our regular tours like Lamanai Mayan Site and Jungle River Cruise. Parrots and Tucans are often spotted at Mayan Sites in the Cayo District.
Caye Caulker Birding and Island Tour by boat
Enjoy a leisurely 2 hour cruise around Caye Caulker North and travel to Caye Caulker Forest Reserve a literal forest with 3 types of mangroves, red, white and black. Mangroves are an excellent habitat for crocodiles, turtles, fish and year round water birds, like The Great Blue Heron and White Heron, Egrets, Pelicans, Osprey, Hawks, Falcons, Frigate birds, ducks and the pink Roseate Spoonbills. Native species are crabs, boa constrictors, iguanas and lizards. Highly recommended tour. Boat has canopy with shade. Water and fruits included.
$75BZ per person, minimum 2 persons to confirm.
 Graceful Friget Birds Caye Caulker |
 Bird Guide by Seahawk Press |
Caye Caulker Bird Watching Walking Tour
Enjoy a guided walking tour with local bird naturalist. We meet at the Caye Caulker Forest Reserve located by the airstrip. We walk the southern trail in search for birds.
$45BZD per person. minimum 2 person to confirm.
If you have your own Binoculars please bring them.
