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Cañon del Sabino

17.86995 , -97.02058

Mexico

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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Site name was changed by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) into "Cañon Del Sabino" (2021-08-05 03:33:14 )

Coordinates were set by Manuel Grosselet : 17.8700/-97.0206 (2021-08-05 03:08:25 )

Site name was set by Manuel Grosselet as "Cañon Del Sabino, Santa Maria Tecomavaca" (2021-08-05 03:08:25 )

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  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Buff-collared Nightjar (Antrostomus ridgwayi)
Elf Owl (Micrathene whitneyi)
Elegant Trogon (Trogon elegans)
Military Macaw (Ara militaris)
Pileated Flycatcher (Xenotriccus mexicanus)
Bridled Sparrow (Peucaea mystacalis)
Yellow Grosbeak (Pheucticus chrysopeplus)
Varied Bunting (Passerina versicolor)

Varied Bunting (Passerina versicolor) was added by Manuel Grosselet (2021-08-05 03:10:29)

Buff-collared Nightjar (Antrostomus ridgwayi) was added by Manuel Grosselet (2021-08-05 03:10:16)

Yellow Grosbeak (Pheucticus chrysopeplus) was added by Manuel Grosselet (2021-08-05 03:10:01)

Pileated Flycatcher (Xenotriccus mexicanus) was added by Manuel Grosselet (2021-08-05 03:09:47)

Bridled Sparrow (Peucaea mystacalis) was added by Manuel Grosselet (2021-08-05 03:09:26)

Elf Owl (Micrathene whitneyi) was added by Manuel Grosselet (2021-08-05 03:09:14)

Elegant Trogon (Trogon elegans) was added by Manuel Grosselet (2021-08-05 03:09:02)

Military Macaw (Ara militaris) was added by Manuel Grosselet (2021-08-05 03:08:48)

  • Timing and strategy

Visit the site between February and September. Breeding period of the military macaw. You must start early in the morning, before sunrise to reach the macaw observation site.

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Manuel Grosselet on 2021-08-05 03:12
Visit the site between February and September. Breeding period of the military macaw. You must start early in the morning, before sunrise to reach the macaw observation site.
  • How to get there

To visit the site, you must contact the community. You can't go alone. You need a local guide. If you come from Oaxaca or CDMX you must first get to the village, Santa Maria Tecomavaca to ask permission.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Manuel Grosselet on 2021-08-05 03:14
To visit the site, you must contact the community. You can't go alone. You need a local guide. If you come from Oaxaca or CDMX you must first get to the village, Santa Maria Tecomavaca to ask permission.

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• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

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  • Other attractions

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• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

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On the site, there are 6 rustics cabins, to rent. So you can stay there and go birding early morning.

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or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Manuel Grosselet on 2021-08-05 03:15
On the site, there are 6 rustics cabins, to rent. So you can stay there and go birding early morning.

Super safe.No celphone signal.

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Manuel Grosselet on 2021-08-05 03:16
Super safe.No celphone signal.
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