Birding in Yucatan

Birding in Yucatan

by Linda Patterson

Bird watching is an extremely popular recreation in the Yucatan that made many travelers and bird lovers to see birds in their natural habitat. You will not need to be an expert to experience bird watching - this activity is ideal of people of any age.

Regardless of whether you're going to rest in your hammock with a great book and binoculars or join among the tours which take you to locations where countless birds nest, the time you spent bird watching in Yucatan is something to keep in mind.

Bird Watching In Yucatan

With regards to Bird watching, Yucatan is unquestionably a destination to be. Hundreds of bird species come to the jungles and wetlands during the migration periods. The most famous bird reserve, Sian Ka'an, is documented to host an incredible number of migratory birds alone.

Nevertheless, it's not simply the migrating birds that make up the diversity. You will find over 546 bird species who live in the areas in the Yucatan throughout the year, eleven of which are native to the island (living only in Yucatan and no place else on the planet). A few of these uncommon local species also bring the name of the region: the Yucatan night-jar, the Yucatan wren, the Bright Red Yucatan parrot.

Yucatan Birding Sites

In terms of birding, the top destinations are Celestun, Rio Lagartos, Sian Ka'an Reserve and Isla Contoy.

Sian Ka'an Biosphere

Located a few miles south of Tulum Mexico, the Sian Ka'an Biosphere reserve is found 40 miles south of Playa Del Carmen. You will find a lot of small hotels within the shoreline, therefore hotels are simple to find throughout the year.

This massive reserve covers over 1.3 million acres of land, mangroves, cenotes, wetlands and tropical forests. It was built to give protection to not merely the native bird species, and also about 1200 various other animal species including mammals, reptiles and insects.

There are actually about 360 bird species that dwell in in the Sian Ka'an Biosphere, and then for nature lovers there are certainly non-profit community birding tours. The groups may be big or small, with the smallest group being established when at least 2 people desire to take the tour. In the area, vultures, ibises, orioles and herons are several of the birds which can be found easily.

Celestun

Celestun can be reach through 45 miniutes drive from Merida. It is a small fishing village, yet there are actually a couple of basic hotels to remain in. Moreover, Eco Paraiso Xixim, a lovely 280-room Eco-resort is merely six miles north of Celestun.

One of many species of birds which can be spotted in this place is the pink flamingo, and in the month of March to August they are found to be in great numbers. Various other birds, like snowy egrets and herons can also be seen, specifically when you take a tour with one of the fishing boats.

The Rio Lagartos Biosphere reserve

You can find the Rio Lagartos Biosphere about an hour away from Chichen Itza, five miles north of Valladolid and on the Yucatan's northern Caribbean coast. Here you can see pink flamingos in large colony - approximately 40,000 flamingos live in this place. Together with the flamingos that occupy the areas around Celestun, the reserve accomodates above 90% of the world's population of pink flamingos while in the winter time.

Isla Contoy

Isla Contoy is actually a national park which sits north of Isla Mujeres . It happens to be a bird sanctuary and one of several major sites for birding in Yucatan. There is certainly a limit on the number of visitors which are permitted to visit Isla Contoy in one day, hence if you're eager about travelling to this place, always make sure you join an organized trip where all preparations are made for you.

The avian species you can see on Isla Contoy are generally marine birds, including the the frigate, double-crested cormorant, and brown pelican. You could also find birds which are nesting on this tropical isle.



Linda Patterson is a <a href="http://www.onejungle.com/one-day-tours/mexico/animal-encounters">birding</a> enthusiast from the USA. She has advised birders from all over the world showing the most amazing birds watching spots. The original article can be found at <a href="http://www.onejungle.com/travel-resources/articles/birding/item/309-the-best-spots-for-birding-in-the-yucatan">The Best Spots for Birding in the Yucatan</a>

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