January is a good month to escape winter and recalibrate the senses. This year I spent two weeks birdwatching in Colombia, traveling through the western and central Andes without spending too much time driving. The trip wasn’t characterized by long car journeys or ticking off sightseeing lists. The focus was on getting to know the… Continue reading At short tripreport to Colombia in January 2026 with special focus on accommodation used
Tag: Manacus Manacus
Säbelpipra (Manacus Manacus) im NP Monte Pacoal in Bahia
Kurz vor der Abzweigung nach NP Monte Pacoal steht ein toller Granitkegel, der wirklich wie ein Finger aussieht. Super. Der Gipfel des Monte Pascoal ist zwar nur 536 m hoch, aber er wirkt sehr eindrucksvoll. Das Wetter ist die ganze Zeit recht sonnig, aber schwül. Als ich zum NP komme, erlebe ich aber wieder mal… Continue reading Säbelpipra (Manacus Manacus) im NP Monte Pacoal in Bahia
White-bearded Manakin at Monte Pacoal Nationalpark in Mata Atlântica
Just before the turnoff to NP Monte Pacoal is a great granite cone that really looks like a finger. This is the summit of Monte Pascoal which is only 536 m high, but looks very impressive. The weather is quite sunny all the time, but humid. But when I get to the NP, I experience… Continue reading White-bearded Manakin at Monte Pacoal Nationalpark in Mata Atlântica