Birding in Peru part 1: around Lima

The first part of our Peru birding trip, where we explore the area around Lima. The first day we explored a few sites before our flight to Cuzco and the last day we went on a boat trip in Pucusana Harbour before our flight home. When visiting Peru for a birding trip it is definitely worth spending some time around Lima, rather than just transiting as many visitors do.
With the help of our guide Satu from Amazon Birding www.amazonbird... we saw 533 species in 2 weeks, including many endemics and near-endemics. We can't always get photos of every species - our style is "birders with a camera" rather than dedicated photographers. We try to show our favourite photos - sometimes a good photo of a common bird, sometimes a good bird even if the photo isn't so great.
Music by: Steven O'Brien
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"Inspiration Strikes"
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[@paobriones2177]

Beautiful pictures.... Love it... Take care.... Love lots from Philippines

[@spottybeetles1040]

thank you very much for your lovely comment

[@naturehereandabroad]

Wow amazing images! The crab at 2:10 is called a Sally Lightfoot Crab

[@spottybeetles1040]

Thank you for lovely comment and identification.

[@carlasantisteban3802]

Thank you for sharing! I’m from Lima, Peru and you just reminded me how beautiful it is what we have there 🙏🏼☝️🥰

[@spottybeetles1040]

My pleasure 😊

[@FollowThomas]

Absolutely beautifully captured. 👍

[@spottybeetles1040]

Thank you for your lovely comment. Wr are glad you enjoyed it

[@gijsvermeulen5248]

Hello,i see that you are very well equipped and the images are beautiful.Must be a great adventure there in Peru!! Greetings from the Netherlands and just subscribed.Lots of film pleasure!!

[@spottybeetles1040]

Thank you very much!

[@QDoan-is1hu]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful video of theses beautiful and colourful birds. Really enjoyed it

[@spottybeetles1040]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@juniormaytadominguez4512]

AWESOME!!! I am a tour guide in Lima but also i like to watch the birds around, you made an excellent job good bless!

[@spottybeetles1040]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@mkvh5511]

Wow, so many beautiful birds. Thank for sharing 😊

[@spottybeetles1040]

Thank you very much. Peru was amazing. We hop to go again. A massive country with a lot to offer.

[@cuihenggang]

Hi, could you please share which Pucusana bird watching boat tour you booked?

[@spottybeetles1040]

It wasn't a birding tour as such, just a fisherman with a side gig. There were several small boats waiting for customers. Our guide Satu arranged it all so I'm not sure if he booked ahead or just turned up.

[@cuihenggang]

@@spottybeetles1040 I see. Thank you for the info!

[@bonysminiatures3123]

wow that rush tyrant , is that hail from the tit family ?

[@spottybeetles1040]

It behaves like our Bearded Tit, but it's actually in the Tyrant Flycatcher family, and yes it is stunning!

[@mingalarlay_birds]

Beautiful ❤

[@spottybeetles1040]

Thank you! 😊