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Birdwatching guides

What’s worth knowing before you go birdwatching in Colombia and Santander.

  • How to start birdwatching

    The basics of birdwatching in Colombia: when to go out, how to identify a species, which apps to use and how to behave in the field.

  • What gear you need for birdwatching

    Binoculars, field guide, clothing and accessories for birdwatching: what’s essential, what’s optional and what to keep in mind in a climate like Topocoro’s.

  • Migratory bird calendar for Colombia

    When migratory birds arrive in and leave Colombia, month by month, and what to expect in Santander in June, the month of the fair.

  • Endemic birds of Colombia and Santander

    What an endemic bird is, how many Colombia has, and some of the species found only in Santander and nearby regions.

  • Where to go birdwatching in Santander

    Places to go birdwatching in Santander, Colombia: the Topocoro region and its hosts, the Chicamocha canyon, the Serranía de los Yariguíes and other reserves.