Pelagic

FULL DAY PELAGIC BIRDING TRIP

Pelagic from Lima-Callao: Birds, Sea Lions, Whales, Dolphins & Penguins. 1 Day

PELAGIC 2018 - 2019

CHOOSE A DAY AND WE WILL FIX A DEPARTURE FOR YOU

For birdwatchers, more than 52 species of marine and shore birds departing from Callao in Lima, Peru. This 10 hours  allows us to see sub-Antarctic seabirds and warm water Petrels depending on the time of year such us: Waved, Salvin's, Buller's and Black-browed Albatross, Antarctic Giant Petrel, Cape Petrel, White-chinned Petrel, Pink-footed and Sooty Shearwater, Wilson's (Fuegian), White-vented, Wedge-rumped, Band-rumped, Sooty, Markham's and Ringed Storm Petrels, Chilean Skua, Swallow-tailed and Sabines Gull and Peruvian Diving Petrel. Inshore species include 3 species of Cormorants, Inca and South American and Peruvian Terns, Peruvian and Blue-footed Booby's. Marine birds endemic also, like Guanay, red-legged Cormorant, Peruvian Pelican and Peruvian Booby we will see on our return. We can also see the endemic Surf Cinclodes.

Most importantly we are offering you the safest option for pelagic birding on the central Peruvian coast (please read our safety advice before choosing a pelagic birding tour in Peru). While enjoying your birding tour you are guaranteed to observe South American Sea Lions and Dusky Dolphins, as well as having a good chance to see Common Dolphin, Bottlenose Dolphin and several species of whales are possible.

Note: As we do not operate directly this trip. You need to book with 3 months before hand. To confirm, they need at least 8 pax minimum to operate

We Included :

• Tour briefing 
• English/Spanish bird tour leader
• Snacks and drinking water
• Sea lions at Palomino Islands
• Trip to 30 miles off-shore
• Life jackets

We leave port about 06.30 am. Approximately 3 hours of navigation to 30 miles offshore, 4 hours off-shore with some stops for birding, 3 hours return. Back in port about 4:00 pm (a).

 Transfer go and back to your hotel. $20. in adition.

We can fix day depart at  any time of the year. Chose your day and we can work on a pelagic. 

Cost, expresed in American Dollars, is as follow:

Private Pelagic $2,246 USD

2 pax $950, 3 pax $650, 4pax $510, 5 pax $410, 6 pax $380, 7 pax $320, 8 pax or more $300,  

Book your birding tour or get more information. E-mail us to: travelingperu@gmail.com

See below our bird species list for this trip:

Ep = Endemic to Peru,   Ehc = Endemic to Humboldt current,    P = Protected in Peru,   T = Threatened

Common species all year round

Humboldt penguin (Ehc,P,T)                      

Peruvian diving-petrel (Ep, P, T)                   

Peruvian seaside cinclodes (Ep)

Waved albatross

Southern giant-petrel

Buller’s albatross

Shy albatross

Pink-footed shearwater

Sooty shearwater

White-chinned petrel

Cape petrel

Ringed storm-petrel

Wedge-rumped storm-petrel

Markham’s storm-petrel

Wilson’s storm-petrel

White-vented (Elliot’s) storm-petrel

Parasitic jaeger

Long-tailed jaeger

Pomarine jaeger

Chilean skua

Peruvian booby (Ehc, P)

Blue-footed booby

Neotropic cormorant

Guanay cormorant (Ehc, P)

Red-legged cormorant (Ehc, P)

Peruvian pelican (Ehc, P)

Inca tern (Ehc, P)

Arctic tern

Kelpgull

Belcher’s (Band-tailed) gull (Ehc)

Swallowtailed gull

Blackish oystercatcher (Ehc)

Ruddy turnstone

Surfbird

Snowy egret

Black-capped night heron

Blue-and-white swallow

Vermillion flycatcher

Occasional species all year round:

Common tern

South Amerikan tern

Laughing gull

Migratory Species:

Royal tern

Elegant tern

Sandwich tern

Gray gull (Ehc)

Franklin’s gull

Gray-hooded gull

Red-necked phalarope

Red phalarope

Wilson’s phalarope

Book your birding tour or get more information. E-mail us to: reserve@birdstravelingperu.com

You can also phone us at: (0051-1) 362-6642

Things to consider:

Sunburn and sea sickness are the most common problems our clients encounter. Please read and follow the advice below in order to fully enjoy your trip:

Sunburn

During summer months from December to March skies are mostly permanently blue and without clouds. Therefore sun-exposure at sea is very high. We recommend for the entire year (even in winter) bringing a hat and sunglasses, as well as using sun-block with the highest level of sun protection possible (45 or higher).

During the winter months from June to August temperatures are still around 16 degrees Celsius. The Peruvian coast will often be covered in fog in the morning that later on clears up and gives way to a grey and sometimes blue sky at around noon time. All marine travel programs are equally possible under these weather conditions but we recommend bringing warm and waterproof clothing. Sea sickness

How to avoid sea sickness and involuntary fish feeding

• Don’t make the mistake to NOT eat before your boat ride. An empty stomach is as bad as one being too full. Be adequately hydrated, nourished and rested. However, if you start to feel apprehensive about the boat ride, don’t eat a large meal before departure. Munch on crackers and sip water or a sport drink.

• Positioning – If the boat is rocking bow to stern, seek out a spot in the middle of the boat for the least movement.

• Fix on an object – Look beyond the boat: use the horizon as a reference point. This helps your brain to adjust more easily to the instable environment. Avoid focusing tasks like reading, setting up diving equipment or writing.

• Keep something in your stomach – Stay well hydrated before and during your trip. Sip water, juice or sport drinks, but avoid carbonated drinks, alcohol and caffeine. If you are nauseated, don’t drink lots of water since it will create an unpleasant sensation of sloshing in your stomach. Eat saltines or bred to absorb stomach fluids.