lima URBAN BIRDING DAY
In this trip we will try to follow some different spots in the city.
Starting early at the Miraflores park, to try to capture some little birds of the city of Lima. Then moving to La Arenilla to capture images of some sea birds. And finally walk across the Olivar Park for more birds before getting back to Miraflores seafront again.
a great DAY GOING TO DIFFERENT SPOTS TO FIND BIRDS FROM COAST, SEA AND THE CITY.
lima URBAN BIRDING DAY
In this trip we will try to follow some different spots in the city.
Starting early at the Miraflores park, to try to capture some little birds of the city of Lima. Then moving to La Arenilla to capture images of some sea birds. And finally walk across the Olivar Park for more birds before getting back to Miraflores seafront again.
a great DAY GOING TO DIFFERENT SPOTS TO FIND BIRDS FROM COAST, SEA AND THE CITY.
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
06:30 We´ll meet at the hotel and drive/walk to our first spot: Miraflores Bicentenario Park. We´ll walk these terraces to try to find some birds like the amazillia hummingbird, vermilion flycatcher, saffron finch, longtail mockingbird, scrub blackbird, house wren, blue grey tanager, tropical kingbird, blueblack grassquit, rufous-collared sparrow.
08:30 Then we´ll move to La Arenilla at La Punta, Callao. This peaceful district is a great place to see many seabirds, including gulls, cormorants, pelicans, sandpipers, teals and some other species that could be found depending the season.
11:30 After then, we will go to El Olivar Park, in San Isidro, another city spot to find more birds before getting back to Miraflores seafront for a second chance to see more birds and return to the hotel.
13:00 to 14:00 Average time to end the birding adventure.
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Trip duration
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Max. Height
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7-8 hrs
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Sea Level / Flat
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what kind of photos we MAY take?
Birds and optionally city landscapes.
what lenses are best for this trip?
A wide angle for landscapes (under 24 mm).
A tele for birding (above 200 mm).
On sunny days a ND2 or polarized filter.
when is best?
The trip can be done for the whole year.
The boat ride subject to tide conditions.
WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO BRING?
Trekking shoes are recommended. Brown, grey, green or neutral color clothes.
Basically in summer (Jan-Apr) you must use sunscreen and fresh clothes. Lima temperatures are in average 24-32C.
During winter (Jul-Oct) long sleeves and a wind vest for temperatures of 12-16C, usually, it doesn´t rain too much (except in Aug-Sep) but bringing an extra coat for rain or cold may be helpful.
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PHOTO DAY
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1 p
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2 p
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Birding day
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240
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120
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Private service / Rates per person in US Dollars (USD)
INCLUDES: Pick up at Miraflores, San Isidro or Barranco districts (other districts ask). Taxi app transportation. Small boat ride in La Arenilla bay.
NOT INCLUDED: Meals, local/official guides on sites, tips.
Private transportation by request.
BOOK your photo DAY
Marked days are already taken for this or any other activity.
BOOKING CONDITIONS at the bottom of the page
BOOKING CONDITIONS:
Booking procedure:
After pre-booking by the web form, or contact us by WhatsApp, chat or email, please send a list with names, passport numbers, tour date, meeting point and any request you think could be important, such as the kind of things you want to photograph, personal style, personal website, mobility issues, etc.
Remember we work only with small groups and private services.
Important:
Save the date with 50% of the price. This advanced payment is not refundable if no show or by any cancellation reason and the remaining balance will be due before or at the time of the scheduled tour.
At crowded places, for personal safety reasons is recommended to have a good backpack and never leave your stuff apart from you.
We allow any kind of camera.
The use of sport or very comfortable shoes is fully recommended.
We do not include main meals, drinks, personal expenses, also you should hire a travel insurance. Lodging is included on specified tours.
Additionals:
Trips outside Lima City include transportation.
Other timing on schedule or special arrangements for mobility handicaps under request and possibly extra cost.
Photography lessons and special requests available (ask).
Conditions:
1. For better chances to find an open date, requests and bookings must be done at least 72 hours before the tour date, better with a week in advance.
2. If cancellation occurs is considered as No Show and booking advanced payment is not subject to refund.