Swallows in Guatemala (1 Viewer)

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smokenack

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• Jul 5, 2009

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Hi, anyone got any tips for sites to see swallow species in Guatemala in the last week of September, especially Black-capped swallow and Mangrove swallow?

thanks

Nick

 

Birdingcraft

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• Jul 7, 2009

• #2

Although I haven't been to Guatemala, Mangrove Swallow in other parts of its range is pretty common in the vicinity of lowland rivers, lakes, mangroves, and estuaries. According to Howell and Webb, Black-capped Swallow is fairly common in most habitats of the highlands. These are two species I don't think you will have too much trouble seeing.

 

njlarsen

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• Jul 7, 2009

• #3

Nick, welcome to Birdforum!

Niels

 

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smokenack

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• Jul 7, 2009

• #4

Thanks

Nick

 

tomjenner

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• Jul 8, 2009

• #5

Hi Nick
Both are pretty easy to get. Black-capped Swallow is found around the town of Antigua, which is a major tourist spot. Mangrove should be easy enough anywhere on the coast. My website (see below) gives a number of sites for each.

Tom

 

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smokenack

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• Jul 9, 2009

• #6

Thanks Tom