Washingbirder; Guide for Colombia wanted (1 Viewer)

[Washingtonbirder]

Excited to go birding in Columbia. Finding it difficult securing a guide for a 1-3 day trip. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
😊 thanks

 

[delia todd]

Hi Washingtonbirder and a warm welcome to you from all the Staff and Moderators. I have moved your post to the Information Wanted forum, as I think more people with the right knowledge may see it there.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I look forward to hearing your news.

 

[Kits]

Welcome to Birdforum. I hope you enjoy your visits.

 

[Washingtonbirder]

Thanks for replying. Most birding trips are several days. If you know of a good guide in Medellin, please let me know.
Jane

 

[Oregonian]

I enjoyed a few days in 2019 with MARÍA ISABEL CASTAÑO and PAULO PULGARÍN, with this web site:

Amazona Tropical Birding

If you love birding, like tropical weather and want to embark in an adventure don’t hesitate and book a tour with us. Birdwatching tours all over Colombia, totally personalized and customized for the most amazing birding experience with local knowledgable guides.

atbirding.com

I copied their names from the web site; sorry about the caps. We visited some great places near Medellin. I haven't kept in touch, so I hope they're still guiding.

 

[Oregonian]

Also in Medellin, Diego Calderon is the best. I've known him since 2005 or so. He knows every one and would help find a guide if he's busy. Here's his Facebook page:

Diego Calderon

Diego Calderon is on Facebook. Join Facebook to connect with Diego Calderon and others you may know. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.

www.facebook.com

 

[Washingtonbirder]

Thanks. I sent them an email. Most companies have multiple days of birding. I really appreciate your post. If you go to Peru, Australia, Gran Canaria, or Thailand, I'll have some recommendations for you.
Thanks tons,
Jane
PS Where did you bird and for how many days?

 

[Oregonian]

Here's an eBird trip report:

https://ebird.org/tripreport/264718?welcome=true

I think I was just two of the days with Paulo and Maria Isabel.
Patricia and I rented a car and drove to Rio Claro for a few days before; That's always a great place.
Afterward, we rented a car and drove to Jardin for a few days, and that's hard to beat, too.

 

[Washingtonbirder]

Thanks for your info. We are hoping to go to Tatama National Park. There is a lodge and guides to hire. Have you been there?
Going to Pacific Beach in September, so may see a few shire birds.

 

[delia todd]

Also in Medellin, Diego Calderon is the best. I've known him since 2005 or so. He knows every one and would help find a guide if he's busy. Here's his Facebook page:

Diego Calderon

Diego Calderon is on Facebook. Join Facebook to connect with Diego Calderon and others you may know. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.

www.facebook.com

Diego Calderon is a member here: COLOMBIA Birding

 

[dantheman]

Would it help a little perhaps if the title was changed to something more appropriate? ;-)

Sorry, not been to S America myself.

 

[delia todd]

Would it help a little perhaps if the title was changed to something more appropriate? ;-)

Sorry, not been to S America myself.

Done

 

[Oregonian]

Thanks for your info. We are hoping to go to Tatama National Park. There is a lodge and guides to hire. Have you been there?
Going to Pacific Beach in September, so may see a few shire birds.

Patricia and I were at Tatatama in 2012, with Diego Calderon, part of a stunning trip. Here's a checklist from Finca Montezuma Ecolodge: https://ebird.org/checklist/S12188818

 

[Washingtonbirder]

Oregonian,
Super top. I just reached out to Diego. We'll see if he's available. My son booked us a half day of birding and a chocolate making class. We are really interested in endemic birds and hope to view new birds in Columbia.
Thanks for your help.
Washingtonbirder