SURINAME BIRDING TOUR

More than 750 species of birds occur in Suriname. On our day trips we show you a nice selection of species common in Suriname. We offer the following day trips: The Peperpot, the Chocopot, the Road to Sea and the Savannah bird tour.

1. Peperpot is located in the Commewijne district and is an old coffee and cocoa plantation with very high natural values. Since 2009 it has been managed by the Peperpot Natuurbos Foundation.

In addition to the many bird species that occur here, we also have a chance of seeing Puma, Pale throated three-toed Sloth and various monkey species. When the Inga and Erytryna bloom in Peperpot, it is very attractive all kinds of hummingbird species. In addition to the colorful and agile hummingbirds, there are also a number special bird species, including Blackish Antbird, Green-tailed Jacamar, Cream-colored Woodpecker, Blood-colored Woodpecker and Arrowhead Piculet.

2. Chocopot is a relict of a once much larger Zwampbos. It covers about 100 hectares. A walking path cuts the grove in the middle. From the path we can see many bird species sightings, including the Crimson-hooded manakin. This has been around for over 10 years observed this place. When searching the tall trees we have a chance to see the Great
to encounter potoo. A well-camouflaged nightjar species that looks suspiciously similar on a tree stump and is therefore possible. The name is Chocopot probably given after a Belgian researcher once observed Cocoa Thrush here.
We will therefore look for this special thrush. In addition to the many bird species, we also look for the mammals of the forest, including Pale-throated Sloth, Linnaeus two-toed Sloth, Red howler monkey and Squirrel monkey.

3. Road to Sea is located northwest of Paramaribo. Here we look for the rare Rufous crab Hawk. We also have a chance of seeing Scarlet Ibis and Black Skimmers. At low tide many wintering waders are found here, including Semipalmated sandpiper, Least sandpiper and Hudsonian whimbrel. In the narrow creeks next to the road we can observe Solitary sandpiper and American Pygmy kingfisher.