BIRD WATCHING

Bird watching or birding is the observation and study of birds with the naked eye or
through a visual enhancement device like binoculars. Birding often involves a significant
auditory component, as many bird species are more readily detected and identified by ear
than by eye. Most birdwatchers pursue this activity mainly for recreational or social
reasons, unlike ornithologists, who engage in the study of birds using more formal
scientific methods

The term "Bird watching" was first used in 1901; "bird" was introduced as a verb in
1918The term "birding" was also used for the practice of "fowling" or hunting with
firearms as in Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor (1602) She laments sir... her
husband goes this morning a-birding  The terms "birding" and "Bird watching" are today
used interchangeably, although many participants prefer "birding", both because it does not
exclude the auditory aspects of enjoying birds, and because it does not have some
associated negative connotations.  

ABOUT US

PERUVIAN
Birding EXPEDITIONS is
committed to do real Ecotourism.
We have our own vehicles and
boats as well as experienced staff.
As we operate all Manu tours directly we have good control
over their quality.

Our Office

You will spend most nights of your tour at our lodges, Soga de Oro Lodge and
Maquisapayoj Tapir Lodge, in double rooms with private bathroom. Camping options or
expeditions are also available. With more than 10 years experience in operating Manu
tours we have constantly improved our service and itineraries. Itineraries are flexible
enough to maximize your chances to see wildlife and our guides will do their best to
show you the marvels of the rainforest.

PBE works hard to limit the environmental impact. We return all waste to Cusco, buy
local or peruvian products wherever possible and avoid buying tins or other material
that is difficult to recycle. We recommend the Manu Biosphere Tour, which requires
less boat fuel.
Working in Manu also means to work with local people, our boatmen and lodge staff
are from Manu. We want to help build consciousness about the importance of the
rainforest and promote rainforest conservation. We work with experienced, english
speaking naturalist guides with many years of guiding experience in Manu. Most of our
guides have grown up in Manu and have been working (in research projects) and living
in the rainforest. They are very experienced in wildlife spotting, recognizing birds and
mammals by sound and sight. They can imitate the animals to call them closer, as well
as giving you the scientific names of the animals we see.

For further information about our guides see below.

We use binoculars and telescopes so that you can get a closer view of the animals,
without disturbing them.

Our guides take one of the following Telescopes on the Manu tours:

• Zeiss Diascope T FL, 85 mm

• Leica Televid, 77mm
• Kowa TSN 2, 77mm
• Kowa TSN 1, 77 mm
• Kowa 37 TSN, 77 mm
• Kowa TSN 500, 68 mm

Our office is situated in San Blas, Cusco, only 3 blocks from the main square ( Plaza de
Armas). From Plazoleta San Blas turn left into Calle Tandapata, it is only 200 m to our
office. We work with experienced, english speaking naturalist guides with many years
of guiding experience in Manu. Most of our guides have grown up in Manu and have
been working (in research projects) and living in the rainforest. They are very
experienced in wildlife spotting, recognizing Bird watching and mammals by sound and
sight. They can imitate the animals to call them closer, as well as giving you the
scientific names of the animals we see.

Our guides are bilingual (English/Spanish) and on request we can provide guided tours
in German and Japanese.

PERUVIAN BIRDING EXPEDITIONS TEAM

Founder/Owner of

Peruvian Birding Expeditions:

Abraham Huamán L. Born 1966, grew up in the selva

(rainforest), founder of PBE and director of operations, official
guide, specialized in birdwatching, worked in research projects
(monkeys, macaws, giant river otters), worked with Discovery
Channel for the documentary ´Spirits of the Rainforest`, with the BBC 3 times and
with National Geographic once and has 22 years of guiding experience in Manu.
http://www.peruvianbirdingexpeditions.com/