Mid-conference Field Trips
Please look over the mid-conference field trip options below, and then follow the links on the Registration Page to sign up and pay
THIS TRIP IS FULL
Snorkel + Tern Rafts
Trip leaders: Parc National de la Guadeloupe Staff
Max. occupancy: 12 people (min 8)
Cost: US $40
Location: L'îlet à Fajou, Grand cul de sac Marin
Departure time: 7:30am
Notes: enjoy a fantastic morning snorkeling experience followed by an afternoon trip to visit man-made tern nesting rafts
THIS TRIP IS FULL
Afternoon Mangroves
Trip leader: Guy Belair
Max. occupancy: 16 people
Cost: US $40
Location: Vieux-Bourg (Morne à l’Eau)
Departure time: 12:30pm
Notes: visit roosting birds in mangroves in the afternoon, great opportunity for taking pictures of Magnificent Frigatebirds, Brown Pelicans, Herons, and Egrets
Petite Terre
Trip leaders: Eric Delcroix
Max. occupancy: 50 people
Cost: US $60
Location: Petite Terre (by boat from St François)
Travel time from Karibea: 30 minutes
Departure time: 7am
Notes: Dry forest habitat, lagoons, and beaches. Great option for snorkeling with fish and rays; iguanas and endemic skink found here; lunch is provided
Delegates that attend the Petite Terre Eradication Workshop are encouraged to choose this mid-conference field trip
North Basse-Terre Mountains
Trip leaders: Anthony Levesque and Frantz Delcroix
Max. occupancy: 4 0 people x 2 trips = 80 total
Cost: US $40
Location: Mountain road (National Park), Petit-Bourg, Pointe-Noire
Departure time: 5:15am
Notes: rain forest habitat, birding will focus on endemics; lunch will be on the beach on the west side; swimming available
Target species: Guadeloupe Woodpecker, Plumbeous Warbler, Forest Thrush, LA Saltator, LA Swift, Brown Trembler, LA Flycatcher, Scaly-breasted Thrasher, Pearly-eyed Thrasher, Purple-throated Carib, LA Pewee, Bridled Quail-dove, and many more
North Grand-Terre Wetlands
Trip leaders: Parc National de la Guadeloupe Staff, ONF, Hunter Federation
Max. occupancy: 40 people
Cost: US $40
Location: Port-Louis, Anse-Bertrand, Petit-Canal; dry forest and wetlands
Departure time: 5:15am
Notes: This is where the shorebird hunting is taking place; good for shorebirds, herons, etc.; can stop along the way to see some of the target species for Guadeloupe; will include a stop at the Golconde Swamp, where the Parc National de la Guadeloupe has undertaken a reforestation project, chosen as the recipient of our conference Carbon Offset Program.
La Soufrière Volcano
Trip leaders: Antoine Chabrolle
Max. occupancy: 40 people
Cost: US $40
Location: La Soufriere rain forest habitat, high mountain landscapes
Departure time: 5am
Notes: rain forest habitat, high mountain landscapes, lunch on South Basse-Terre, swimming available
Priority for this trip may be given to participants of the Black-capped Petrel Working Group
Target species: Guadeloupe Woodpecker, Plumbeous Warbler, Forest Thrush, LA Saltator, LA Swift, Brown Trembler, LA Flycatcher, Scaly-breasted Thrasher, Pearly-eyed Thrasher, Purple-throated Carib, LA Pewee, Bridled Quail-dove, and many more
Waterfalls
Trip leaders: Yasmine Levesque
Max. occupancy: 30 people
Cost: US $40
Location: Grand Etang / Chute du Carbet
Departure time: 5:15am
Notes: birding will focus on endemics; half birding, half waterfall exploration; rum-making restaurant for lunch
Target species: Guadeloupe Woodpecker, Plumbeous Warbler, Forest Thrush, LA Saltator, LA Swift, Brown Trembler, LA Flycatcher, Scaly-breasted Thrasher, Pearly-eyed Thrasher, Purple-throated Carib, LA Pewee, Bridled Quail-dove, and many more