Birdwatching in Puerto Rico

Birding contacts and birdwatching information

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Local Birdingpal Contacts

Local Birdwatchers Using the Birdingpal resources you must agree to the following: If you contact a local Birdingpal and make arrangement to go birding, you should note it is common courtesy to make sure you show up for the appointment. If for any reason you are unable to do this, the least you must do is contacting the local Pal right away. Please note that most Birdingpals are serious birdwatchers. It is a privilege to contact them, and your message should reflect it. A local Pal does not get paid, but should he/she offer to take you out birding, using their own vehicle, it would be courteous to pay for the fuel. A lunch and/or a small gift would also be appropriate, something as simple as a souvenir of your country, or a pin from your local birding club.
		Initial	Last Name	Area	Available	Language
		A	Lewis	Aguadillo	Weekend
		R	Rodriguez	Mayaguez	Weekend	Spanish/English
		The southwest of Puerto Rico is the birding capital of the island. I live 40 minutes from Maricao State Forest, home of our endemic Elfin-wood Warbler and many other endemics birds. And 40 minutes from Cabo Rojo National Reserve, home of our threatened Yellow-shouldered Blackbird and stopover for many migratory shorebirds. I'm a seasoned birder as well as nature photographer.
		J	Salguero-Faría	San Juan	Anytime
		A	Pazos	San Juan	Weekend	Fluent in Spanish/English
		Available for birding outings during weekends. I live in the San Juan Metro area, right across the bay from the port, in the town of Toa Baja. Most of my birding is done along the best birding sites on the north coast. I am also available for birding the southwest corner of the island, which has some of the most beautiful birding sites. I am heavily involved with Sociedad Ornitologica Puertorriquena, the only local birding club. Specialties: Puerto Rico and Caribbean endemics.
		J	Cordero	San Juan	Anytime	Spanish/English
		I generally available to birding in the San Juan Area and the Rain Forest (El Yunque) areas.
		L	Rosa-LaBoy	Yabucoa	Anytime	Spanish/English
		I'm 46 years and I live in the Southwest Area of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. In the town of Yabucoa, in a valley a few minutes from the ocean....this one surrounded by mountains. I've being living/working in this area (civilian/military)almost all of my life and is good to mention how prolific the bird community has become. Ospreys, Kingfishers, Peregrine Hawks,,,that if you search good can be watch. A huge diversity of shorebirds, birds of prey, cranes, finches, doves, owls (at nite) to mention some, also can be observed. The late Naval Air Station Roosevelt Roads in the town of Ceiba, its one of the best spots to go birding. You may require a special pass to enter (unless you are Government/Military employee). It has a lot of terrain, not accessible to the outside world and it has become sort of like a sanctuary to all these birds. The town of Humacao has a Natural Resources Reserve that is another great spot also. I do have irregular hours of work, but I'm more than willing to modify those, so I can get the chance to go..."Birding"....with another members. Thanks very much. At your service.
		J	Cordero	San Juan	Anytime	Spanish/English
		I generally available to birding in the San Juan Area and the Rain Forest (El Yunque) areas.
Professional Guides If you contact a professional Birdingpal guide you must be prepared to pay a fee for guiding services.
		Initial	Last Name	Area	Available	Language
		G	Lugo	Barceloneta	Anytime	Español/English
		Fulltime birdwatching guide. Since I live in the north-central coast of Puerto Rico (close to San Juan), I can guide you to the best places for birding all over the island: forests, rain forest, dry forest, coasts, mountains, salt flats, marshes, ponds and grasslands, north, south, central, east, west with just one objective: give you the best experience enjoing our beautiful birds. Excellent knowledge of Puerto Rican, Caribbean and Migratory birds. I'm available for groups and photographers too.

Local Information

	Name	Description
	Birder friendly lodging	Puerto Rico
	Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia	Puerto Rico
	Local weather	Yahoo
	Electronic maps	Google
	Find lowest prices for field guides, books, maps etc.	BookFinder4U
	Bird check list	Printable
	Sociedad Ornitológica Puertorriqueña	Club
	Natucaribeendigital	Latest Sights
	Birding Hotspots around the world	Sites
	Pochy Rosario	Pelagic

Last update 02/01/2012