Santa Cruz Birding Day Trip
Itinerary
We begin our day at 5:30 AM, departing from the hotel towards the best hotspots around the city of Santa Cruz. We are located in the lowlands of Bolivia, at 460 meters above sea level (1500 ft).
In the morning, we visit the Lomas de Arena Park, a protected area situated in the northernmost part of the Chaco, where savannas and some forested areas dominate. Depending on the time of year, it is sometimes possible to find lagoons among the sand dunes, which are the emblem and the reason for the park’s name.
Red-legged Seriema by Hugo Santa Cruz
In the afternoon, we head to the Botanical Garden, a vast expanse of forest within the city of Santa Cruz, located in the Chiquitanía Ecoregion. The wildlife is so concentrated in this area that it is home to five species of monkeys.
If time permits, we end the day at Laguna Guapilo, a body of water that shelters hundreds of birds in the heart of the city.
Spot-backed Puffbird by Hugo Santa Cruz
Targets: The main targets will be range-restricted birds, such as the Greater Rea, Red-winged Tinamou, White-bellied Nothura, Red-legged Seriema, Spot-backed Puffbird, Toco Toucan, White Woodpecker, White-wedged Piculet, Bolivian-slaty Antshryke, Chotoy Spinetail, and Chopi Blackbird.
Included:
- Professional birding guide
- Transportation in a 4×4 vehicle
- Drinks and snacks during the excursion
- Lunch