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Discover the best land adventures on Ambergris Caye, from coastal birdwatching and wildlife encounters to unique cultural experiences beyond the beach.
Read moreDid you know Belize has 585 bird species? The Belize Birding Festival celebrates our unique avian treasures with an annual event honoring our diverse and rich birdlife, attracting bird watchers, nature enthusiasts, and ornithologists worldwide. The festival typically takes place in October, and this year, the highly anticipated event will be held on October 5th at the Countryside Park in Spanish Lookout, Cayo District.
Read moreRegardless of whether you are a bona fide birder or just someone who enjoys nature, there’s no doubt that spotting our national bird, the Keel-Billed Toucan, when visiting Belize is always a treat! Although some people associate this beauty with the goofy “Toucan Sam” caricature seen on the popular Fruit Loops cereal box, let me tell you, these birds are sophisticated and worthy of great respect. For one thing, Mr. Keel-Billed would never be caught eating cereal for breakfast! A nice bowl of fruit, along with some insects and perhaps a lizard on the side, would be more like it!
Read moreThe Cayo District is a treasure trove of hidden gems. At the end of canopied roads, you discover resorts as singular as hand-crafted jewels, nestled within dense jungles teaming with brilliant birds and vibrant foliage. Table Rock Jungle Lodge is one of these hidden nuggets, synonymous with all things uniquely Belize.
Read moreOur good friend Francis Canto Jr is one of those gifted individuals who doesn’t let anything get in his way of loving the natural world around him. Although 2020 was a challenging year, this birder and photographer extraordinaire shares with us his 2020 favorite birds, and wow are they amazing!
Read moreThere is something about the vast expanse of the horizon that allows your worries to drift over that unseen ledge, temporally disappearing from heart and mind. Along the way, shorebirds often scamper the waterline, escorting you on your sandy saunter.
Read moreCaves Branch Jungle Lodge is renowned for the adventures they offer, and there is something for every level of intensity and area of interest. Want to take your taste buds on an adventure? How about sampling homemade cheese during a presentation at their onsite production house! Are you interested in learning about the exotic flora of Belize? Guests can opt for a guided tour of their amazing botanical gardens or just stroll the property on their own and learn from interpretative signage along the way.
Read moreThis invaluable information not only provides big-picture data such as population trends and changes but helps those who visit Belize in knowing where to go when pursuing their avian dreams.
Read moreAs if scenic landscapes, countless birds and amazing guides weren’t enough, where will you stay during your birding adventure? This is the icing on the cake! Belize has a number of secluded jungle lodges that offer the best in accommodations and comfort with birding tours starting at your doorstep.
Read moreJoin a team and contribute to conservation by participating in one of the longest-running citizen science projects!
Read moreThe Urban Bird Watch is an outdoor birding activity that was started by the Belize Audubon Society in 2009. In San Pedro birders gathered on Oct 16th to partake in the annual event.
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