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"New" Bird reserve in Colombia open to tourists

Bird reserve in Colombia open to tourists
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON -- A new bird reserve has been designated in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range of northern Colombia.

The area boasts the highest concentration of continental range-restricted bird species in the world, with 21 types of birds such as the Santa Marta parakeet and Santa Marta antpitta found nowhere else, as well as migratory songbirds from the U.S., according to the three organizations announcing the reserve, Fundacion ProAves, American Bird Conservancy, and Conservation International.

The area is considered critical for conservation of certain bird and amphibian species.

The reserve features ecotourism facilities that the organizations described as "self-sustaining," including the Jeniam Ecolodge and the Blue Moon Restaurant.

El Dorado is located between 2,900 and 8,500 feet above sea level amid dense forests, with views to 19,000-foot high peaks, glaciers, beaches and mangroves.

The designation as a bird reserve administered by Fundacion ProAves will protect the area from deforestation and development for vacation homes.

By DodgerDogs on Mar 4, 2008, 12:08 in Friendly Talkzone.

DodgerDogs says on Mar 4, 2008, 12:10:

Santa Marta Parakeet
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Chriscan says on Mar 4, 2008, 13:22:

I can't wait to check it out. Where is it?

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DodgerDogs says on Mar 4, 2008, 13:35:

robbi666 has a finca very close to the reserve and can give directions.
Aslo Minca is a great bird watching starting point.

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robi666 says on Mar 4, 2008, 13:36:

Yes, dude, as true as I would like to drink something with you there one day... :)

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robi666 says on Mar 4, 2008, 13:37:

There was a post time ago about the reserve in the Sierra. But, this seems to be a new one. Am I wrong?
I don't have time to make a search now... later!

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DodgerDogs says on Mar 4, 2008, 13:38:

robbi666, I am not who you think. I knew CM and MC very well and have had drinks with the
2 of them in Cartagena many times.

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robi666 says on Mar 4, 2008, 13:39:

By the way, what happened to MC?

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DodgerDogs says on Mar 4, 2008, 13:46:

MC, has been occupied trying to get his business open in Cartagena. I spoke with him last
night.

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Atrevido says on Mar 4, 2008, 14:24:

Would be really great to get contact and how to get to info for Jeniam Ecolodge and the Blue Moon Restaurant.

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RAAAY says on Mar 4, 2008, 14:30:

DodgerDogs says

.... " robbi666 has a finca very close to the reserve and can give directions.
Aslo Minca is a great bird watching starting point. "

This is Robi's finca up there...............you can see it from the road.........and as Dodger suggests.........a very good starting point.........if you see his bicycle at the door......drop in on him.

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.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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getting better says on Mar 4, 2008, 14:31:

The El Dorado bird reserve is about 2.5 hours from Sarta Marta (1.75 hours from Minca), straight up the road. Everyone is welcome but you really do need to book. I was there in January with my Mum, the view from the lodge is fantastic of the Carribean and Cienega and Rodadero, with Barranquilla in the distance (you can't see Santa Marta as it is behind a hill). In the other direction you can see the 5700 metre peaks of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
See http://www.ecotours.com.co

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tejasmarcos says on Mar 4, 2008, 15:34:

robi - when did you bust out and add that new awning? sure wasn't there the last time.....

trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine...

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robi666 says on Mar 4, 2008, 16:04:

Jesus, Ray, look where you left your hat... on the little roof over the door. Now we must look for the big shoes and the red nose...

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robi666 says on Mar 4, 2008, 16:05:

Oh no, I forgot that i had you on ignore...

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robi666 says on Mar 4, 2008, 16:06:

DodgerDogs, PM me...
getting better, that's the link I was talking about. Thanks.

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DodgerDogs says on Mar 4, 2008, 19:20:

In Colombia you can even watch birds in Medellin

Pro Aves bus

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DodgerDogs says on Mar 4, 2008, 19:27:

Colombia has some awsome birds and foundations like Pro Aves do a lot to help them.

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Chriscan says on Mar 5, 2008, 03:51:

Cool. I haven't made it to Minca yet but I plan to when I get back in 3 weeks. I live in Cisne so it's an easy trip.

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