peachykeen
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I've got a trip to Belize planned and was wondering if anyone could direct me to a good field guide for that area?
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Anyone been to Belize? (1 Viewer)
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tomjenner
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Birds of Belize by H. Lee Jones and illustrated by Dana Gardner, is the best book to get. It only came out in 2003, so its up-to-date and was written by the main expert in the region. I believe that a guide to the birding sites in Belize also came out recently, but I haven't seen it yet.
Tom
Tom
ESTEBANNIC
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tomjenner said:
This is the best Belize guide at the moment, I bought it a few months ago. Very well laid out with good illustrations, descriptions and area maps. Covers almost all the migrants aswell. Highly recommendend.
Where abouts in Belize are you planning to go? We spent a month near Dangriga in the Mayflower reserve in the Maya mountains. Birds everywhere. Blew us away!!!
Steve
peachykeen
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Thanks so much for the info. I'm on my way to check Amazon.com to see the book you recommended is available there. We will be in Dangriga briefly, Steve. But most of the time will be spent on Glover's Reef Marine Reserve, 36 miles out in the Gulf. Hopefully get to see some pelagic birds. And birding is not really the main emphasis of the trip, just an enjoyable highlight on the side. Dave
Edward woodwood
Member
Yes
in 2003
I used Steve Howell's excellent Mexico guide (includes most of central America)
Tim
in 2003
I used Steve Howell's excellent Mexico guide (includes most of central America)
Tim
ESTEBANNIC
Well-known member
peachykeen said:
Glover Reef's great, we spent some time on South Water Caye nearby, loads of seabirds. If you are into diving the barrier reef is not to be missed. Have a good one!! :bounce:
Steve
