Private Birding Day from Merida
A flexible birding day from Merida combining Yucatan lowland forest, coastal wetlands and optional afternoon city birding.
About this tour
This BirdWatch review draft follows Birding in the Yucatan's Merida birding day, designed for visitors based in Merida who want a productive introduction to Yucatan endemics and coastal birds.
The day can start before sunrise in lowland forest for Yucatan Jay, Yucatan Flycatcher, Yucatan Gnatcatcher, Yucatan Woodpecker, Gray-throated Chat and other regional specialties, then continue toward Progreso wetlands and coastline for flamingos, rails, egrets, kingfishers and mangrove birds.
A full-day version can add Chuburna coastal habitat and an afternoon park in Merida for hummingbirds, tanagers and additional city-edge birding.
Birds you can spot
Phoenicopterus ruber
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Chloroceryle aenea
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Megaceryle alcyon
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Colinus nigrogularis
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Rallus crepitans
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Chloroceryle americana
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Geococcyx velox
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Doricha eliza
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Meleagris ocellata
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Egretta rufescens
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Granatellus sallaei
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Polioptila albiventris
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Myiarchus yucatanensis
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Cyanocorax yucatanicus
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Melanerpes pygmaeus
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Campylorhynchus yucatanicus
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Guides
Itinerary ▼
Depart before sunrise from Merida and bird lowland forest habitat for Yucatan endemics, wrens, raptors, swallows and seedeaters.
Continue to coastal sand dune, mangrove and wetland habitats for American Flamingo, Clapper Rail, Reddish Egret, kingfishers, shorebirds and Yucatan Wren.
Add Chuburna coastal birding and an afternoon park in Merida for extra species such as Mexican Sheartail and Yellow-winged Tanager.
Locations & map
- Merida - Yucatan Peninsula Mexico (Yucatan Peninsula birding habitat; final route depends on season and access.)
Included
- Private birding guide service - Guided birding with Sandra or the Birding in the Yucatan team, subject to availability.
- Route planning around target birds - Birding sites are selected around season, access, habitat and guest priorities.
- Meals, entrance fees and boat fees - Excluded unless confirmed in the final quote.
- Accommodation and long-distance transport - Excluded unless included in a custom itinerary.
Transport & stays
- Private vehicle / local transport as quoted Vehicle, boat and entrance logistics are confirmed in Sandra's final quotation. | Meet: Merida area or another confirmed pickup point. | Pickup: Pickup and transport logistics to be confirmed after inquiry.
Policies & FAQ
Are prices and dates final?
No. BirdWatch will forward the enquiry to Sandra so she can confirm current availability, price, route, inclusions and logistics.
Can the tour focus on my target birds?
Yes. Send your target list with the enquiry and Sandra can advise which sites and timing are most suitable.