Conservation Project looking for Volunteer Researchers

Dear Volunteer!

Welcome to Indigo Expeditions, and thankyou for connecting with us!

One of the main aims of Indigo Expeditions is to promote the conservation of biodiversity in the Laguna del Tigre National Park. Our Expeditions allow us to carry out wildlife surveying & monitoring. We have developed a unique training programme offering our volunteer researchers invaluable experience in tropical field biology.

As a volunteer researcher on the Naturalist Team, you will be involved in general surveys for birds and mammals, and other forest wildlife. You will have the opportunity to:

• develop your tropical field biology skills,
• evolve your understanding of tropical ecology,
• learn ethical & respectful wildlife survey methods,
• experience life as a field biologist, and
• contribute to conservation of Laguna del Tigre National Park.

During your time with us, we hope you will develop a deeper appreciation of the amazing creatures that we share this planet with.

We have established our flagship project at Estación Biológica las Guacamayas. The facilities here are out of this world, making it the most comfortable biological station we have had the pleasure of working at.

Overlooking the San Pedro River, it is the perfect place to unwind and relax after a survey. Whether it is catching up with the team in the social area, or chilling out in the pool while watching crocs in the river.

Thank you for expressing an interest to explore with us! 

Any more questions? Please just get in touch! info@explorewithindigo.com

Cheers , Rowland Griffin

Expedition Dates:  30 Oct to 9 Nov 2015 

ITINERARY

Day 1: depart flores

Your Expedition starts in Flores. After breakfast, we travel into Laguna del Tigre National Park by road for 2.5 hours. At the community of Paso Caballos, and the source of the San Pedro River, we will be met by boat and take the 30 minute river journey to Las Guacamayas. 

We can expect to see abundant wildlife along the river banks from herons to osprey, and river turtles to crocodiles. We will arrive at Las Guacamayas in time for a late lunch.

After we get settled in, we will spend the afternoon getting oriented with our surroundings. 

In the late afternoon and evening we will take our first forays into the forest .

Day 2: 

After a hearty breakfast the expedition will begin in earnest. We will spend the morning learning about the various survey methods and handling techniques that we will be using throughout our stay at Las Guacamayas. 

In the afternoon we will take a long hike through the forest to get used to being in the tropical environment, and to tune into our vibrant surroundings. In the evening we will conduct our first night survey.

Day 3 through 10: 

Over the next 8 days we will survey various habitats from rivers and swamps, to agricultural forest edge and dense low lying forest deep in the National Park. We will also get the chance to visit the little explored Mayan ruins of Waka el Peru that are a day’s hike from Las Guacamayas. 

Some of the many species of birds we might expect to find here include scarlet macaws, king vultures, laughing falcon, blue-crowned motmot, and a myriad of hummingbirds to name a few… 

Other sightings may include spider monkeys, tayra, howler monkeys, coatis, armadillos, tapir and even the elusive jaguar.

Day 11: RETURN TO FLORES

After breakfast we will leave Las Guacamayas and return to Flores. We will arrive in time for a late lunch. In the evening the group has the opportunity to meet for a final meal before heading home the following day.

More info: http://explorewithindigo.com/las-guacamayas/