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Sierra de los Cuchumatanes

4-5 February 2017 Several of my Guatemalan friends jokingly forbid me to leave the country without seeing Goldman’s and Pink-headed Warblers. Both regional endemics, Goldman’s and Pink-headed Warblers can be found in the Sierra de los Cuchumatanes, the highest non-volcanic mountain range in Central America. Enjoying our birding adventures (click here), Pablo Chumil and I decideContinueContinue reading “Sierra de los Cuchumatanes”

Lago de Atitlán – Panajachel y Santiago

23-25 January 2017 After several days in Tzununa, I take a lancha (public boat) east to Panajachel to connect with my friend, Pablo Chumil. A Guatemalan bird guide from the Lake Atitlán region, I first met Pablo at the Petén and Cobán Christmas Bird Counts. Now, we meet up to do some birding on hisContinueContinue reading “Lago de Atitlán – Panajachel y Santiago”

Lago de Atitlán – Tzununa

19-23 January 2017 The long, winding descent to San Marcos La Laguna on Lake Atitlán was a harrowing ride. Accompanying the amazing views were sheer death defying drop offs, treacherous curves, and a blown engine. With the lingering screams of a half dozen fellow travelers ringing in my ears, I settle in the small andContinueContinue reading “Lago de Atitlán – Tzununa”