Day tours looking for some of the most spectacular endemic birds of Patagonia

In search of the elusive White-bellied Seedsnipe and the endangered Ruddy-headed Goose


White-bellied Seedsnipe, Attagis malouinus, Parque Nacional Torres del Paine, Chile
Photo: R. Matus

In this excursion we will travel to the breeding grounds of these fantastic birds where very few people have chances to see them. To reach this environment we will hike uphill for about 45 minutes. During this trip we may get to  see some other inhabitants of high altitude habitat such as Ochre-naped Ground Tyrant and Yellow-bridled Finch.
 

• 8-10 hours
• Meet: Punta Arenas port
• Depart: same
• From November to February
   

To view a list of the birds and mammals possible to see in this tour click here
 

Ruddy-headed Goose, Chloephaga rubidiceps, Region of Magellan, Chile
Photo: R. Matus

Exploring the pampas looking after the amazing Magellanic Plover and other  birds of the steppes

Magellanic Plover, Pluvianellus socialis, Tierra del Fuego Island, Chile
Photo: R. Matus

In this trip we will drive across the pampas looking for birds that are only found in this type of environment. The steppe lands is the home for species such as the beautiful Chocolate-vented Tyrant, the colorful Black-throated or Canary-winged Finch and of course amazing plovers like Rufous-chested Dotterel and Magellanic Plover.     

• 8-10 hours
• Meet: Punta Arenas port or hotel
• Depart: same
• From November to February

To view a list of the birds and mammals possible to see in this tour click here