Tag: Guatemala - Page 2

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El Quetzal

March 23, 2009 by Mike 7 Comments

The Los Andes Private Nature Reserve is a lovely, lovely place but it’s a bit off the beaten path. One does not accidentally stumble...

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Loving Los Andes

March 18, 2009 by Mike 3 Comments

After successfully stalking the Pink-headed Warbler, our glorious assault on Guatemala’s Pacific Slope began in earnest. The first stop on our ambitious circuit was...

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The Other Antigua

March 14, 2009 by Mike 1 Comment

For many, the name “Antigua” conjures visions of posh resorts and crystal coves in the Caribbean. For me, the word will always take me...

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More Fun at Finca El Pilar

March 11, 2009 by Mike 2 Comments

My first full day in Guatemala during the Fifth International Birding Encounter started with a stellar trip to Cerro Alux. Following that was a...

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Feeder Hummingbirds of the Guatemalan Central Highlands

March 7, 2009 by Mike 2 Comments

Guatemala’s current capital, Guatemala City and colonial capital, Antigua both lie in the central highlands. Most of this vast region is between 2000 and...

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Again Alux

March 4, 2009 by Mike 4 Comments

So there I was, back in one of my favorite countries in the world. A few regrettable travel malfunctions kept me from attending the...

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Guan-emala

March 2, 2009 by Mike 8 Comments

Malign meteorological conditions over the northeastern United States couldn’t keep me from coming home to share tales of high adventure through the central and...

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