Nov 16, 2012

Birding in Uruguay

landscape, departamento Treinta y Tres
If you've been to our AvesInArt website, you've seen Jorge's photographs of the beautiful and varied birds of Uruguay - his native country.  Early next year he will be guiding a birding tour to see some of these beauties.  

dry forest, Quebrada de los Cuervos, departamento Treinta y Tres
Here, I'll digress, to some etymology.  Uruguay, in spanish is pronounced something like "oo roo wai", and in english we've learned something closer to "yu ra gway".  At any rate - the name comes from neither spanish nor english.  Uruguay is a word from the native people of the region, the Guarani.  It translates roughly to "river of the colorful birds".

magnificent Ombue tree, Estancia Guardia del Monte, departamento Rocha
What could be more appropriate than birdwatching in a country named for the river of the colorful birds?  So, come along with Jorge on what promises to be a wonderful tour of Uruguay, visiting many easily accessible birding sites, such as wetlands and the unique Atlantic coastal forest.

Atlantic coast, Cabo Polonio, departamento Rocha
For more information, go to our Southern Screamer Birding Tours page at www.southernscreamer.com or you can get to the same page through our AvesInArt website, www.avesinart.com - under the "More" heading, find the "Birding Tours" page.

Valle del Lunarejo, departamento Rivera
Contact Jorge by email if you have questions:
birdinguruguay@southernscreamer.com
or fill out the inquiry form on the website.

Mark your calendars for February 18 - 28, 2013, and make a deposit to reserve your place on this customized, personalized birding tour to see the colorful birds of Uruguay.
 
inner courtyard, Estancia Guardia del Monte
All photos are Jorge's - from a recent birding trip to Uruguay.  To see the actual birds, click here to jump to AvesInArt's Birds of Uruguay photo gallery.