Help in Lima (Peru) (1 Viewer)

[ESTEBANNIC]

Hello,

In two weeks I am going to Lima just for 4 days of which 3 mornings will be occupied by work. Anybody know of any decent birding places in/around Lima to fill in the afternoons? For the day i'm off I would like to do some kind of day trip not too far away. Any advise/suggestions welcome!!


Thanx

Steve :bounce:

 

[Marmot]

Steve we have a member that has been with us about 3 years and a regular contributor to BF called BirdsPeru who is from Lima.

http://www.birdforum.net/member.php?u=10884

also JorgePeru from Lima (Check out the site on his page may help)

http://www.birdforum.net/member.php?u=5158

A PM to either of them may help you, they have both been on in the last 24 hours as well.

 

[Edward woodwood]

the seafront at Miraflores can be very good fro seabirds

Lomas de Lachay and Pantanos de Villa are also nearby

You might also think about a pelagic - I didn't do one but it isn't hard to organise - Gunnar Engblom of Kolibri Expeditions might be able to help out...

Tim

 

[JanArras]

the seafront at Miraflores can be very good fro seabirds

Lomas de Lachay and Pantanos de Villa are also nearby

You might also think about a pelagic - I didn't do one but it isn't hard to organise - Gunnar Engblom of Kolibri Expeditions might be able to help out...

Tim

The seafront at Callao (close to the airport) is also great for "normal" seabirds and shorebirds?

 

[SueBryan]

Hi Steve
I echo Tim's suggestions. You may also want to contact Thomas Valqui ([email protected]) who has written an excellent 'where to watch' type guide giving all the kilometre markers on roads etc. He would also act as a guide if required or at least give you all the local gen.
Driving in Lima is not for the feint hearted and I would suggest that you get hold of a very good city map before you depart.
Have a look at my web site for a trip report that I did for my trip in Aug 2006.
HTH
Sue

 

[Iceberg slim]

A bit further down the coast at Pucasana is good for seabirds and almost def Humboldt penguin,check the Guy Tim mentioned,He was our Guide out there,Top bloke

 

[ESTEBANNIC]

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions! :t:

Steve