Guyana Birding and Nature Tour

Ken Wilson and Gary Fregien

Gary Fregien will introduce the Guyana tour leader, Ken Wilson of Talon Tours.

Tonight’s tour presentation will give a brief orientation of Guyana; its location in northeastern South America, as well as an overview of its equatorial climate, geography, size, people and population, pristine landscapes and habitats of rain forest to savannah, and specialized activities, focusing on ecotourism, scenic attractions and wildlife. A discussion of Birding Guyana will intro duce its Shield Endemics such as the Blood-coloured Woodpecker and the highly endangered Sun Parakeet and Red Siskin. Other species highly prized by international birders include the Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock, Hoatzin and Harpy Eagle. Other wildlife include some 225 species of mammals and 880 species of amphibians and reptiles. Plant diversity is represented by more than 6,500 species. If you’re going, be sure to ask about tour groups, guides, logistics and what to expect.

Ken is a resident of Sonoma County, arriving here in 1980. He began birding in the mid 80’s and soon began volunteering with many of the local organizations including RROS, Madrone Audubon Society with bird walks, breeding bird atlas's and Christmas bird counts, co-compiling the West Sonoma County Count for 9 years