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Birding around El Calafate late December
It was hot enough for us on Christmas in Entre Rios Sur, particularly after the car's air condition broke down. :( -
Birding around El Calafate late December
Meanwhile, my trip report can be found here: Antarctica cruise and Argentina Nov-Dec 2021 Fortunately, we did get the Magellanic Plover anyway, but only thanks to some extra dedication by our guide Esteban Daniels! -
Birding around El Calafate late December
We had to postpone this trip as the main purpose was a cruise to Antarctica, and all such activities had been cancelled. However, we managed to get on one of the first such cruises with our ship from Oceanwide Expeditions leaving Ushuaia on 26 November 2021. As I had planned all around the... -
Birding around El Calafate late December
Thanks a lot, once again. I think I found the locations, and you are correct in your recollections regarding the distance/time. So going both ways, it's way over 12-14 hours, not counting times for stops along the road. Unfortunately, that is stretching our time budget too much, I think. Hooded... -
Birding around El Calafate late December
Finished up my plans for the El Calafate area, and we will now have a total of four nights ( 3 1/2 full days) there, and a rental car as well. So this provides a bit more range and flexibility. One night will now be at El Chaltén. A birding guide on the 23rd of December would be optimal, as that... -
Birding around El Calafate late December
Thank you all! I'll have to look into that. If I can take my time I might make it. We have a total of 4 full days now at Ushuaia, after full planning had been done. For El Calafate, at present, it looks like we'll have two full days still. @Fritz73: "At El Calafate you will find a small... -
Birding around El Calafate late December
Thanks, that seems to be more to my liking as the road brings one up closer to the required habitat at least. ;) -
Birding around El Calafate late December
Thanks for your input! One of my problems is that I'm a terrible uphill walker. So it's not the distance, but the steepness that slows me down. I have yet to find Garibaldi Pass. Any hints for me where to search. Could not locate it with Google earth. -
Birding around El Calafate late December
As this is just a stopover on the way home, I will not get a car, but I might get a taxi if necessary. Main purpose of the trip is an Antarctic cruise plus a re-visit if the Iguazu falls up north. Main target species around Ushuaia would be Magellanic Woodpecker and White-bellied Seedsnipe (or... -
Birding around El Calafate late December
I'm planning a short stay in the El Calafate area in late December. The idea is to see at least Perito Moreno Glaciar and the Magellanic Plover that I hope to see along Lago Argentino. I'm open to suggestions of other things to see/visit. El Chaltén is not on the agenda as we will already have...