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[rowebird87]

Planning a short trip to PV from Arizona and trying to squeeze in as much birding as possible.

So far the itinerary includes 1 full day at San Sebastian de Oeste, one morning in tropical forest areas (with local guide), and one afternoon in Rancho Primavera (El Tuito). We are wanting to see the blue-footed booby, too. We heard the best spot for photography is the Marieta Islands. Has anyone hired a boat to take them out there? We are considering doing a fishing charter (stopping for the boobies and then going on to do some fishing). Or is there an easier spot to see these birds?

Finally-what about Yelapa? We heard it is beautiful, but is it any good for birding?

 

[Maroon Jay]

The best birding in Mexico is a bit north of PV at San Blas. I have seen Blue-footed Boobies at Marietas Islands off the coast of PV and at Elephant Rock off the coast of San Blas (Better at Elephant Rock but still not really close). You can take a nocturnal river trip to see owls and Potoo at San Blas. Orange-breasted Buntings are endemic and can be found just north of PV. Mark Stackhouse is an excellent guide in San Blas.

 

[rowebird87]

The best birding in Mexico is a bit north of PV at San Blas. I have seen Blue-footed Boobies at Marietas Islands off the coast of PV and at Elephant Rock off the coast of San Blas (Better at Elephant Rock but still not really close). You can take a nocturnal river trip to see owls and Potoo at San Blas. Orange-breasted Buntings are endemic and can be found just north of PV. Mark Stackhouse is an excellent guide in San Blas.

Great info! Thanks!