Birding
The Mountain Pine Ridge, located in the heart of Belize, is a critical raptor (bird of prey) hotspot in Central America for both resident and migrant species. Extremely rare and endangered Neotropical raptors such as the elusive Solitary Eagle, Orange-breasted Falcon and Stygian Owl are fairly common amongst the 34 species of raptors that are found in the region. With this uninhabited and unique habitat being cut by many ravine and canyon streams, many eco-zones are formed resulting in a high number of endemic species and large concentration of raptors.
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“Blancaneaux Lodge is a true gem in the heart of one of the most unique ecosystems in Central America with many endemic species just outside of your cabana, such as Stygian Owl, Black-headed Siskin, Rufous-capped Warbler, Great Pewee and Solitary Eagle. Well over 300 species of birds can be observed in the area making it a birder’s paradise and a must-see destination. Within a short distance of the resort you can be in broadleaf rainforest enjoying the emphatic call of the Barred Forest-Falcon and awed by the beauty of the Green Honeycreeper”
– Ryan Phillips, Raptor Biologist from De Anza College and founder of the Belize Raptor Research Institute.
Monitoring the Scarlet Macaw
Blancaneaux Lodge and Friends for Conservation and Development (FCD), the co-managers of the 264,000 acre Chiquibul National Park have joined forces to offer a unique and exclusive ecotourism expedition that allows guests to accompany National Park rangers on their monitoring of the Chalillo reservoir, upper Macal and Raspaculo Rivers.
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Rare Birds of Western Belize
Spend three nights and four days at Blancaneaux Lodge treking through the nearby broadleaf forest to get a glimpse of some of the region's 272 documented bird species.
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Birds of the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve
Spend four nights and five days at Blancaneaux Lodge exploring the vast Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, the Chiquibul National Park, the Caracol Archaeological Reserve, and the Noj Kaax Meed Elijio Panti National Park, where our guides have documented almost 300 species of birds.
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Birds of Western Belize & Tikal
This five night/six day adventure begins at Blancaneaux Lodge observing some of Belize's best birding locales and concludes at La Lancha our sister property in Guatemala. Overlooking beautiful Lake Petén Itzá, youl will spend three days exploring the shoreline, Biotopo Cerro, and the magnificent Tikal National Park.
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Expedition Raptor 2010
A weeklong introduction to raptor research and conservation with Ryan Phillips, Raptor Biologist, Executive Director and founder of the Belize Raptor Research Institute.
Expedition Dates: August 2010 and early December 2010
Spend seven nights and eight days at Blancaneaux Lodge learning about the raptor research project and their focus on rare species such as Solitary Eagle, Stygian Owl, Hawk eagles and Kites through a combination of easy to understand classroom seminars and ‘in the field’ treks to raptor ‘hot spots.' Meet field scientists, researchers, park rangers and expert local guides.
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