Birds of Belize: Corrie Herring Hooks (57)

Belize is a haven for birdwatchers, with over 500 species of birds recorded in the country. One of the best places to go birdwatching in Belize is Corrie Herring Hooks, a 12,000-acre private reserve located in the northern part of the country.

Birds of Belize (Corrie Herring Hooks Series Book 57)

by H. Lee Jones

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Corrie Herring Hooks is home to a wide variety of bird habitats, including tropical forests, wetlands, and grasslands. This makes it a great place to see a wide variety of bird species, including many that are difficult to find elsewhere in Belize.

Some of the most common birds that can be seen at Corrie Herring Hooks include:

• Great curassow
• Ocellated turkey
• King vulture
• Jabiru stork
• Green ibis
• Bare-throated tiger heron
• White-tailed hawk
• Bat falcon
• Keel-billed toucan
• Collared aracari
• Great green macaw
• White-crowned parrot
• Northern jacana
• Sungrebe
• Boat-billed heron

In addition to these common species, Corrie Herring Hooks is also home to a number of rare and endangered birds. These include:

• Scarlet macaw
• Harpy eagle
• Peregrine falcon
• Least bittern
• Northern screamer

Corrie Herring Hooks is a great place to go birdwatching year-round. However, the best time to visit is during the dry season (November to April),when the weather is drier and the birds are more active.

If you are planning a trip to Corrie Herring Hooks, be sure to bring your binoculars and a field guide. You can also hire a local guide to help you find and identify the birds.

Getting to Corrie Herring Hooks

Corrie Herring Hooks is located in the northern part of Belize, about 2 hours from Belize City. The reserve can be reached by car or by boat.

To get to Corrie Herring Hooks by car, take the Northern Highway out of Belize City. After about 2 hours, you will reach the town of Corozal. From Corozal, take the Corozal-Corozalito Road for about 10 minutes. The entrance to Corrie Herring Hooks will be on your left.

To get to Corrie Herring Hooks by boat, take a boat from Belize City to Sarteneja. From Sarteneja, you can take a short boat ride to the reserve.

Accommodation

There are a number of lodges and guesthouses located near Corrie Herring Hooks. These include:

• The Lodge at Chaa Creek
• The Sleeping Giant Rainforest Lodge
• The Belize Birdwatching Lodge

Tips for Birdwatching at Corrie Herring Hooks

• Bring your binoculars and a field guide.
• Hire a local guide to help you find and identify the birds.
• Visit during the dry season (November to April).
• Be patient and observant.
• Respect the birds and their habitat.

Corrie Herring Hooks is a great place to go birdwatching in Belize. The reserve is home to a wide variety of bird species, including many that are difficult to find elsewhere in the country. If you are a birdwatcher, be sure to add Corrie Herring Hooks to your list of destinations.

Birds of Belize (Corrie Herring Hooks Series Book 57)

by H. Lee Jones

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6891 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	447 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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