Laguna Quelele and Rio Ameca Birding Trip
A birding trip to Laguna Quelele and the Rio Ameca mouth, one of Banderas Bay's strong wetland birding areas.
About this tour
A birding trip to Laguna Quelele and the Rio Ameca mouth, one of Banderas Bay's strong wetland birding areas.
This BirdWatch review listing is based on public tour information supplied by Luis Morales for Mexico, Birding & Travel. Direct operator contact/source links are kept internal so BirdWatch can route inquiries first.
Potential target birds include Northern Jacana, Purple Gallinule, Bat Falcon, Collared Forest-Falcon, Painted Bunting, Blue Bunting, Varied Bunting, Mexican Parrotlet, Elegant Trogon, Citreoline Trogon, Squirrel Cuckoo, Pale-billed Woodpecker and other tropical, migratory and regional birds depending on season and conditions.
Final availability, pickup logistics, route details and current pricing should be confirmed through the BirdWatch inquiry form.
Birds you can spot
Falco rufigularis
target
Cyanocompsa parellina
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Trogon citreolus
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Trogon elegans
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Dryocopus lineatus
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Forpus cyanopygius
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Ara militaris
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Jacana spinosa
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Passerina ciris
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Porphyrio martinica
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Cyanocorax sanblasianus
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Piaya cayana
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Icterus pustulatus
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Tyrannus crassirostris
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Tyrannus melancholicus
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Passerina versicolor
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Itinerary ▼
A birding trip to Laguna Quelele and the Rio Ameca mouth, one of Banderas Bay's strong wetland birding areas.
Locations & map
- Nuevo Nayarit - Nayarit / Jalisco Mexico (Tropical Pacific coast, estuary, dry forest, mountain or marine habitats depending on tour.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Most dates by request; some San Pancho morning options list November-June or daily availability.
Included
- Bilingual birding guide
- Use of binoculars, spotting scope/reference books where available
- Bird checklist via eBird when available
- Homemade breakfast
- Boat and ground transport from listed pickup areas
- Items not specifically listed as included
- Final transport outside listed pickup area, if required - Confirm by inquiry.
Transport & stays
- Walking / ground transport / boat where listed Exact routing and pickup area to be confirmed through BirdWatch inquiry.
Policies & FAQ
Can the bird list vary by season?
Yes. Tropical and migratory species vary by month, weather and route conditions.
How should I confirm availability?
Send your date, group size, pickup point and target birds through the BirdWatch inquiry form.