Travelian Tours

02/11/2024

Nestled between the municipalities of Celestún and Maxcanú in the State of Yucatán and Calkiní in the State of Campeche, the Biosphere Reserve of Ría Celestún encompasses a stunning area of 81,482.33 ha. It is home to four species of mangroves, each recognized for their importance, along with thriving petenes, coastal dune vegetation, savannah, and low flooded forests. This rich ecosystem provides a vital sanctuary for an incredible variety of species.

The site boasts a magnificent diversity of fauna, highlighted by 304 species of resident and migratory birds. It is an essential nesting, resting, feeding, and reproduction ground for the elegant American Flamingo. Additionally, it plays a crucial role as a nesting area for the Hawksbill turtle, with sightings of Loggerhead turtle juveniles adding to its importance.

The Reserve thrives on three vital productive activities: fishing, ecotourism, and salt extraction, showcasing the harmony between human endeavors and the natural world.

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To learn more about our tours to Celestun Biosphere Reserve, please visit the link below:
https://traveliantours.com/yucatan-birding-2025.html

18/09/2024

01/08/2024

During a recent visit to Cuenca de La Esperanza Natural Protected Area, we took a proactive step to contribute to the conservation of this natural wonder by donating and installing Feather Friendly Bird Collision Deterrent Markers on the Visitor Center’s kitchen window in order to dramatically reduce bird collisions.

This initiative is particularly vital as the area has been grappling with challenges such as a prolonged drought since October 2023 and a severe hail storm in June 2024, which have had a significant impact on bird populations.

To learn more, please visit the link in the comments.

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Durante una reciente visita al Área Natural Protegida Cuenca de La Esperanza, tomamos una medida proactiva para contribuir a la conservación de esta maravilla natural al donar e instalar cinta anticolisión FeatherFriendly en la ventana de la cocina del Centro de Visitantes para reducir drásticamente las colisiones de aves.

Esta iniciativa es particularmente vital ya que el área ha estado lidiando con desafíos como una sequía prolongada desde octubre de 2023 y una tormenta de granizo severa en junio de 2024, que han tenido un impacto significativo en las poblaciones de aves.

Para aprender más, visite el siguiente link en los comentarios.

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📷 : Rodrigo López

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Consuelo CoNpi Blancas Hernández
Juan Pablo Baeza Gomez
ANPcuencadelaesperanzagto
Biodiversidad de Guanajuato
Estado de Guanajuato, México
Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Ordenamiento Territorial
Barry Coombs

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26/07/2024

As bird populations decline, it becomes vital to protect these vulnerable creatures. One significant threat they face is collisions with glass windows, which result in millions of bird fatalities annually. We can prevent these tragic collisions by placing markers on windows to make them more visible to birds.

At our company, we promote eco-tourism and sustainable practices and advocate for wildlife protection. By supporting initiatives focused on bird protection, we hope to inspire others to safeguard these vital members of our ecosystem.

Feather Friendly Bird Collision Deterrent Markers
Red de Observadores de Aves del Centro Occidente de México
BirdLife International

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20/07/2024

𝐀 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐝𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐞ñ𝐚 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒. 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲; 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝟓𝟑 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝟓 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬. 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥.

Please follow the link in the comments to read the complete blog article.

📷 : Rodrigo López

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Sociedad Audubon de México, A.C.
Grupo Wamishas
Guanajuato Birding Adventures
Red de Observadores de Aves del Centro Occidente de México
Guanajuato, México
Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Ordenamiento Territorial

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14/07/2024

Explore the rich culture and history of the Tequila region: This exciting 5-day journey showcases the best local crafts in Tlaquepaque, a fun ride on the Tequila Train, a guided visit to the oldest tequila distillery in the world, and exploring the archeological site of Huachimontones.

✨Tequila Jalisco | Masters of Tequila, Archeology, and Shopping!
Tour Dates: Sep. 6-10, 2024
Learn more: Link in the comments.

📷 : Rodrigo López

02/07/2024

We loved spending the day birding in Xichu and seeing all the wonderful feathered friends on our tour. The diversity of birdlife in the Reserva de la Biosfera Sierra Gorda de Guanajuato is incredible.

Can't wait for the next adventure already! 🐦🌿
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San Miguel de Las Casitas 37930, Xichú MX-Gto.
29 Jun 2024

4 Band-tailed Pigeon
5 Inca Dove
5 White-throated Swift
1 Rivoli's Hummingbird
1 Blue-throated Mountain-gem
1 White-eared Hummingbird
6 Black Vulture
3 Turkey Vulture
2 Zone-tailed Hawk
1 Red-tailed Hawk
1 Mountain Trogon
3 Acorn Woodpecker
1 Northern Flicker
4 White-striped Woodcreeper
2 Greater Pewee
1 Western Flycatcher
4 Western Flycatcher (Cordilleran)
1 Say's Phoebe
2 Vermilion Flycatcher
2 Cassin's Kingbird
2 Hutton's Vireo
9 Mexican Jay
5 Common Raven
10 Barn Swallow
3 Bushtit
2 Bushtit (melanotis Group)
3 White-breasted Nuthatch
2 House Wren
1 Blue Mockingbird
2 Curve-billed Thrasher
2 Eastern Bluebird
3 Brown-backed Solitaire
3 American Robin
8 Gray Silky-flycatcher
2 Olive Warbler
5 House Finch
10 Pine Siskin
4 Lesser Goldfinch
7 Yellow-eyed Junco
2 Canyon Towhee
7 Spotted Towhee
1 Audubon's Oriole
2 Brown-headed Cowbird
6 Crescent-chested Warbler
5 Painted Redstart
2 Slate-throated Redstart
7 Hepatic Tanager
5 Flame-colored Tanager
8 Black-headed Grosbeak
2 Blue Grosbeak
2 Cinnamon-rumped Seedeater

Number of Taxa: 51
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28/05/2024

25/05/2024

Tonight a gorgeous lightning storm, after weeks of clear skies and record-breaking hot temperatures.

23/05/2024

How good are you at identifying raptors in flight?

Pruebe y perfeccione sus habilidades de identificación con este rompecabezas de rapaces.

06/05/2024

23/04/2024

It was noticeable that the migratory birds were gone -or at least most of them. Yet we enjoyed a very nice morning of birding at El Charco del Ingenio-Jardín Botánico, with more than 60 bird species. As a reward, we got the famous El Charco Chilaquiles at the cafeteria.





https://ebird.org/checklist/S169826395

07/04/2024

06/04/2024

A bird to brighten up your weekend: Crimson-collared Grosbeak.

On the last day of our Sierra Gorda & Huasteca Birding Adventure, we were greatly surprised by the attractive Crimson-collared Grosbeak.

This bird is native to a limited region of northeastern Mexico. The adult male is dark with a black hood and broad pinkish-red collar, while the female is drab greenish overall with a black hood.

To learn more about this tour, please contact us.

This tour is available as a private journey for any size group.
The tour cost will vary according to the number of participants and any personalization requests.

02/04/2024

Oaxaca is undoubtedly one of Mexico's top birding destinations. As the most bio-diverse state in the country, it's a must for any serious or novice birder.

Last March, we had an outstanding tour with birders from OFO - Ontario Field Ornithologists, Hamilton Naturalists' Club, Cheyenne, WY., and Austin, TX.

Below are samples of the bird checklists from March 10th. May they serve as an enticing invitation to join us on our next Oaxaca Birding Adventure.

https://ebird.org/checklist/S165674812
https://ebird.org/checklist/S164486847
https://ebird.org/checklist/S164481162
https://ebird.org/checklist/S164611736

31/03/2024

Our Sierra Gorda & Huasteca Potosina Birding Adventure was an outstanding success! Highlights included visiting the wonderful Cuatro Palos village and enjoying the vast views from its viewpoints. We enjoyed great birds like the semi-endemic Crescent-chested Warbler, White-throated Swift, and Bridled Titmouse.

Bird checklists:
https://ebird.org/checklist/S165540892
https://ebird.org/checklist/S165540936
https://ebird.org/checklist/S165540969

Photo gallery:
https://lightroom.adobe.com/shares/0f2865dc674b4ffda6cd118ef4b9fbc5

28/03/2024

16/02/2024

Learn about our most recent birding tour at El Charco del Ingenio-Jardín Botánico. More than 60 different bird species in one morning.

eBird checklist available below:
https://ebird.org/checklist/S161595555

If you’d like to join us on one of our tours, or hire us for a private birding excursion, please contact us today.

23/05/2023

Verdin (Auriparus flaviceps)
@ El Charco del Ingenio-Jardín Botánico.

01/12/2022

Das sind die Tage, auf die wir Bergfotografen das ganze Jahr warten...Sicht weit über 100 km, leichter Dunst, Bodennebel in den Tälern.....ich liebe das Spiel mit dem Gegenlicht....die Berge als Silhouetten.....das Bild entstand im Spätsommer diesen Jahres vom Gipfel der Zugspitze....!
Unterwegs für mein neues Buch, das im Mai 2023 im KNESEBECK Verlag auf den Markt kommen wird....vielen Dank an Luiz Schwatz, dem "Hausmeister" auf Deutschands Höchsten....der mich so wunderbar unterstützt hat und ohne dem da oben nichts laufen würde😉......!!

25/11/2022

https://fb.watch/h09Xa330wX/

15/09/2022

22/07/2022

The 6th International Monarch Monitoring Blitz is coming up July 29 – August 7th, so get ready to count those butterflies...and come to this month's free monarch conservation webinar for a deep dive into what the Blitz is all about! Register here: https://donate.monarchjointventure.org/event/the-monarch-butterfly-conservation-webinar-series/e383215

20/07/2022

Hierve El Agua, Oaxaca 💜

Foto:.herz