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The Cangrejal River<\/a> is located between two national parks<\/a>. Nombre de Dios<\/a> and Pico Bonito National Parks<\/a>. These Parks provide fantastic bird watching opportunities. Best of all, there are several outstanding lodges that are ideal for birdwatchers. The best area for birding in the Cangrejal River area is between Villas Pico Bonito<\/a> and Omega Tours lodge<\/a>.\u00a0 However, there is also good birdwatching<\/a> a bit further upriver, as far as the Village of Las Mangas.<\/p>\n

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According to ebird, there are Over 217 species reported at the Omega Tours Lodge<\/a> alone! This even though there has not been a continuous effort to spot birds in the area. The fact that there are many creeks that feed from the parks into the Cangrejal River means that there is a perfect habitat for difficult to see birds. A perfect example is the sun bittern. This elusive bird loves to hang around forested creeks. Without doubt, one of the most common birds to be seen in the area is the keel billed toucan. These can be heard early in the morning.\u00a0 You can find them patiently posing for photographers within easy site.<\/p>\n

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Recently, a Resplendent Quetzal was reported and photographed at the Villas Pico Bonito lodge. This is truly rare sighting, as they usually hang out high in the tropical cloud forests. It was seen during a recent cold spell! Perhaps one of the best things about birding in the Cangrejal River area is the fact that you can see many birds from the comfort of your hammock. Yes, you read correctly. You can lay in your hammock or sit in your terrace and let the birds to come to you!\u00a0 No need to go hiking in rough and difficult trails to see many great birds.<\/p>\n

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If you are into a hike in the jungle, check out different trails. There is a nice short trail at La Villa de Soledad B&B<\/a> that offers magnificent views and great birding. The Hotel Rio Rafting<\/a> also has a great but more demanding trail to hike and do birding. There are several local birding guides available in the area that the local lodges can help you hire. In addition, some birding outfits, such as Beaks and Peaks<\/a> offer guided multi-day birding that you can book. Most of the lodges are ready to whip up a hearty breakfast before dawn so that you can go off and do your birding thing early in the morning.<\/p>\n

If you are looking for a great, affordable birding destination in Central America, check out the Cangrejal River. Birding in the Cangrejal River area will not disappoint you!<\/p>\n

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The Cangrejal River is located between two national parks. Nombre de Dios and Pico Bonito National Parks. These Parks provide fantastic bird watching opportunities. Best of all, there are several outstanding lodges that are ideal for birdwatchers. The best area for birding in the Cangrejal River area is between Villas Pico Bonito and Omega Tours lodge.\u00a0 However, there is also …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":3984,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[182,192,180],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3997","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-birdwatching","category-nature-and-adventure","category-protected-areas"],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n