The possibility to get a trip for free

Hoatzin, Amazonian Lodge, Manu

It is possible to promote ecotourism in many ways. Gunnar Engblom offers now a trip for free to Manu and Satipo road in order to get visitors to the new lodges in these areas. The idea is that the visitors should promote the new lodges, and at the same time the community lodges receive some more visitors.

It is important for these community lodges to receive visitors and get some benefits out of their protections efforts. If you want to learn something more about the project (and get a possibility to win a trip) you should go to: http://bit.ly/8s830C%20

Still not convinced? Satipo Road and Manu are among the best places to see birds on our planet

Manu road - below 1800 m

Solitary Eagle, above Cock-of-the Rock Lodge 27.03.08
Slaty-capped Flycatcher, 28.03.08
Chestnut-eared Aracari, Amazonian Lodge 30.03.08
Black-tailed Trogon, Amazonian Lodge 31.03.08
Red-throated Caracara, lowlands along Manu road 29.03.08

Manu road - Hummingbirds 1500-500 m.

Wire-crested Thorntail, female, Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge, 26.03.08

Many-spotted Hummingbird, Cock-of-the Rock Lodge 26.03.08
Blue-tailed Emerald, Amazonian Lodge, 30.03.08
Rufous-crested Coquette, Amazonian Lodge, 31.03.08
Fork-tailed Woodnymph, Amazonian Lodge, 31.03.08

Manu road - 2900 to 1500 m.

Golden-headed Quetzal, male 25.03.08
Masked Trogon, female 26.03.08
Black-streaked Puffbird 27.03.08

Manu road - Cotingas

Andean Cock-of-the-Rock at the lodge with the same name, 26.03.08.
Early in the mourning: ASA 1600, no flash, shutter speed 1/60, handheld Nikon F70s with Sigma APO 400 mm F/5,6.
Barred Fruiteater in poor light (fog)24.03.08, ASA 320.

Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, see more details above.

These picture taken between 2900 and 1500 m. More pictures from the trip will be uploaded.

Manu road - 3540 to 2900 m (2)

Puna Thistletail
Rufous-breasted Chat-Tyrant
Camp site at 2900 m. All pictures taken in dull light at 320 ASA or more, 23.03.08

Manu road - 3540 to 2900 m (1)

Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant at the sign indicating the entrance to the park.
Moustached Flowerpiercer at the highest point.
Line fronted Canastero at 3540 m.
Line-fronted Canastero, same as above.
The road to Manu NP. All pictures taken 23.03.08 in dull light, at 320 ASA or more.