6 February 2017 In my trek to see the legendary Horned Guan, my dreams of seeing the amazing creature appears to end in smoke and ruins. After a long and steep hike up the mountain, we are confronted by a raging wildfire at our exact Horned Guan destination. However, not all hope is lost. AdjacentContinueContinue reading “Quest for the Horned Guan – Cerro Paquisis, Santiago, Guatemala.”
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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 – 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”
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