NEW TOURS

Belize 15 - 25 January

with Stuart Elsom  and Eric Tut

Belize is quite simply a birder’s paradise. Formerly known as British Honduras, this small Central American country remains a member of the Commonwealth and a popular destination for tourists. Bordered on its western side by Mexico and Guatemala, and on the east by the Caribbean Sea (and the second longest barrier reef in the world), Belize forms part of the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor stretching from Mexico to Panama.  For such a relatively small country Belize has a small population which ensures there are extensive areas of good habitat to be found. Indeed, some 60% of the country is covered by forest and only around 20% by cultivation or settlements. In addition, Belize has been proactive in protecting it natural resources and today some 37% of the land mass is covered by some level of protection.

Yucatan Jays

Our tour takes us all around this little gem of a country from Crooked Tree in the north, to Crystal Paradise in the west, Blue Hole in the centre of the country and Mayflower Bocawina National park in the east. The ancient Mayan culture can be seen across the landscape of Belize and we’ll spend a day amidst the wonderful ruins at Caracol. With some wonderful lodges, easy trails through lush habitats, and exciting resident and migratory birds, we are assured of a wonderful birding tour.