What’s your favourite hen species?
Maroon-fronted Parrots are the perfect. We love them.
What’s your title, and the place do you reside?
We’re Marilyn and Leonardo from Kingfisher Birdwatching Nuevo León. We dwell in Monterrey (capital of Nuevo León state) in northeastern México.
What are the primary areas or areas you cowl as a hen information?
Our foremost space for birding is Nuevo León, however we additionally lead excursions in El Cielo Biosphere Reserve (Tamaulipas).
How lengthy have you ever been hen guides?
Since 2017.
Black-headed Nightingale-Thrush
How did you get into hen guiding?
We acquired into birding after we had been nonetheless biology college students within the closing yr at college. Years later we began a challenge to advertise birdwatching in Monterrey for locals after which we obtained our first group of vacationers. It was then that we determined to dedicate ourselves to bird-watching tourism in our area.
Elegant Trogon
What are the facets of being a hen information that you just like greatest? Which facets do you dislike most?
We actually take pleasure in taking vacationers to gorgeous locations in Nuevo León and displaying them not solely their goal species but additionally the landscapes and tradition. I, Marilyn, get very excited once I discover the birds we’re on the lookout for – it appears like I see them for the primary time. I take pleasure in sharing this ardour and love for birds with individuals.
What are the highest 5-10 birds in your area that you just assume are probably the most fascinating for visiting birders?
- Maroon-fronted Parrot
- Worthen’s Sparrow
- Tawny-collared Nightjar
- Crimson-collared Grosbeak
- Blue-capped Motmot
- Blue-throated Mountain-gem
- Lengthy-billed Thrasher
- Black-crested Titmouse
- Tamaulipas Pygmy Owl
- Altamira Yellowthroat
Are you able to define not less than one typical birdwatching journey in your space? Please briefly describe the areas, the important thing birds, and the approximate length of such a visit
We provide completely different sorts of excursions, from half days to multi-day excursions. Half-day excursions embody visits to at least one or two spots in Monterrey metropolis and environment:
- La Estanzuela Pure Park
- La Silla River Park
- Cumbres de Monterrey Nationwide Park
- San Ignacio Pure Protect
- El Manzano Park
- Valley of Solitude
We recommend a minimal keep of 4 days to watch numerous species, together with a very powerful species of Nuevo León. Our excursions might be personalized by combining them with the El Cielo Biosphere Reserve, extending it to a 6 to 8-day journey.
Gray-collared Becard
What different recommendations are you able to give to birders inquisitive about your space?
Carry comfy clothes and footwear, a hat, and bug repellent. The perfect season to go to the Northeastern area is from September to April, as throughout this time we now have a lot of the migrants plus all the year-round species.
If any reader of 10,000 Birds is inquisitive about birding with you, how can they greatest contact you?
Be at liberty to contact us at
- information@birdingmonterrey.com
- WA +52 81 3469 2006
- Fb: Kingfisher Birdwatching Nuevo León
- Instagram: birdwatching.nl