The Orange Breasted Falcon
Belize is home to the rare Orange Breasted Falcon and this expedition will take you to one of only 13 locations in all of Central America where you can witness these magnificent birds in the “sinkhole”. Whilst this is the highlight of your Belize birding experience your guide will also explain about the medicinal uses of the plants on the trail as well as pointing out a plethora of interesting birds, wildlife, flora and fauna including the Orchid, which grows abundantly in the rainforest.
Hike trails vary according to the fitness level of the guests and the sinkholes can vary in width from around 350 and can be as deep as 400 feet. The Falcon perches high on a dead tree or cliff and then swoops down on unsuspecting prey of birds and bats. The hunt and kill are dynamic to watch and include bursts of speed, swooping, short bursts of incredible accelerating to clutching prey in its talons before disappearing into the canopy below.
The Orange Breasted Falcon also uses a stealth strategy for capturing migrating songbirds, shorebirds, and bats, by silhouetting them against the sky at dusk and dawn. After the jungle hike we get to relax at the convergence of two important rivers the Macal and the Mopan. These two rivers combine to form the Belize River which the longest river on Belize and formerly the only way people could go to Belize City before the road system was built in the 1950’s.
Our small group sizes mean a more personalized and flexible Belize bird watching experience for you and less impact on the fragile environment. Our experienced guides have escorted hundreds of birders and nature enthusiasts over the years. Contact us today so that we can show you Belize birding at its best.
| Tour code: |
BRD |
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| Tour duration: |
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
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| Price per passenger: |
1 = US$ 190
2 or more = US$ 95 |
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| What’s included: |
Transportation to and from the hotel, tour guide, water and soft drink |
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| What’s not: |
Binoculars |
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| Exercise level: |
Easy to Moderate |
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| Location: |
North of san Ignacio |
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Travel time
to site: |
30 minutes |
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| And don’t forget: |
Bug spray, camera, sun cream, sturdy climbing shoes, binoculars |
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