Remote Amazon 2022

The WildWings/Limosa “Remote Amazon” birds and wildlife cruise concluded last weekend and the trip went extremely well with a fantastic range of species being seen.

The headline bird on the pre-cruise extension was Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock and the group spent two nights at a comfortable lodge about 2.5 hours to the north of Manaus where we enjoyed some great views of at least eight males at a lek. To describe the experience as “stunning” cannot be described as an exaggeration…

The cruise itself proved very successful with highlights including Razor-billed Curassow, Agami Heron, Hoatzin, Sunbittern, Harpy Eagle, Amazonian Pygmy Owl, Bronzy Jacamar, Tawny-tufted Toucanet, Red-bellied, Blue-and-yellow, Chestnut-fronted, Scarlet and Red-and-green Macaws, Glossy Antshrike, Capuchinbird, Pomapadour Cotinga, Wire-tailed Manakin, Musician Wren and Oriole Blackbird.

A great range of mammals were also found with more or less daily sightings of both Amazon River (Pink) Dolphin and Tucuxi; indeed, many of the group enjoyed the amazing experience of getting in the water with a pod of completely wild river dolphins which choose to interact with humans. A very special and privileged experience.

Other mammals seen included the poorly known Bushy-tailed Opossum, both Brown-throated and Pale-throated Sloths, the critically endangered Pied Tamarin, three species of squirrel monkeys, Spix’s Night Monkey, Spix’s Black-headed Uacari, Guianan Bearded Saki and Giant Otter.

The full tour report will appear in due course and WildWings plans to offer this trip again in 2023. For further details click here