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Grafton Caledonia Bird Sanctuary
& Arnos Vale Tour
Rainforest Tour #1 /
Rainforest Tour #2
/ Bon Accord Mangroves
& Bucco Swamp
Little Tobago
/ Birding Packages
| The Tour:
We'll head west to the Grafton Sanctuary. Based on
the site of a now defunct restaurant, the entrance area
still has tables and benches on which to sit and bird watch
as well as rest room facilities maintained on the property.
Depending on
what we see and hear, we will likely start our tour by
taking the longest of the three trails into the estate
grounds, which takes us past several abandoned buildings and
stables. Walking
through the forest trails we are likely to spot
Rufous-vented Chachalaca (called the 'Cocrico' locally),
Blue-crowned Motmot, White-fringed Antwren, White-tailed
Sabrewing, White-necked Jacobin, Black-throated Mango,
Olivaceous and Buff-throated Woodcreeper, White-tipped Dove,
Red-crowned Woodpecker and other forest edge dwellers.
Blue-backed Manakin & Green-rumped Parrolet may
also been seen at times. |
Blue Crowned Motmot
Courtesy of
Roger
Neckles
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After
leaving the Estate we will head toward the Arnos Vale
Hotel to investigate the woods in the surrounding lanes
and grounds of the hotel itself, which are littered with
bird feeding stations. |
In residence on the grounds,
rather undisturbed by human presence, you can see
Ruby-topaz Hummingbird, Rufous-breasted Hermit, Blue-black
and Black-faced Grassquits, Blue-gray and
White-lined Tanagers, and flying overhead,
Green-rumped Parrolet.
We highly recommend all of our guests rent a car and
consider returning to Arnos Vale Hotel on a free
afternoon for the 4:00 p.m. bird feeding and high tea.
Duration:
Departure 7:00 a.m. 6 hours approximate in total.
Price: US $80.00 per person including tax. Minimum of
2 persons.
Included: Van transfers, guide, Birds of Trinidad and
Tobago Checklist. |
Blue-black Grassquit |
Not Included: Optional
guide gratuities not included.
What to Wear: Shorts may be worn in lieu of long pants as the
paths we take are quite well maintained. Good walking shoes with
socks are always recommended, however sneakers or sport sandals will
generally be sufficient on this walk. As with all tours, bringing a
change of clothes or at minimum a spare T-shirt to keep in the van
is advisable during the rainy season as well (June to December.)
Packing Considerations: Light back pack with binoculars,
camera, pencil/pen for completing Checklist, bird book, water
bottle, sunscreen, insect repellent Kleenex or TP Kleenex or TP
(there are no rest rooms available) and a small amount of money for
the purchase of beverage and/or snacks en route.
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