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Cristalino Lodge: A Day as a Birding Guide

10,000 Birds

Time for conversation, discussion about culture, cuisine, science, or politics, and the sightings of that morning. However, there are two main targets in the early afternoon boat ride: South American Tapir and Giant Otter. Giant Otters are one of the most charismatic and enjoyable mammals to watch along the Cristalino River.

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Licking Clay: the Macaws of Tambopata, Peru

10,000 Birds

The thousands of hours of observations that have been added up over the years would not have been possible without the help of the many volunteers and assistants who have offered their time and energy in the cause of science and conservation. Volunteers are one of the most important aspects to the project.

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