Cloud Forest and Lagoon Birds

Activity description

Cloud Forest Birdwatching at Reserva Fute near Bogotá

Located southwest of Bogotá, this protected cloud forest offers an immersive tropical montane birdwatching setting within premier Colombia birding destinations. Visitors walk quiet nature trails through high-elevation habitats where native gardens attract vibrant hummingbirds and other endemic bird species Colombia. The reserve delivers an accessible guided birding tours Colombia experience led by professional local guides, ideal for international travelers seeking birdwatching near Bogotá and authentic Eastern Colombian Andes birdwatching in a biodiverse conservation landscape.

Sub-Andean Birdwatching at Laguna de Pedro Palo

This complementary site lies closer to the Magdalena River valley, where lower elevations create a rich elevation gradient birding environment that expands regional species diversity. The surrounding forests provide excellent opportunities for cloud forest birdwatching near Bogotá and wildlife photography tours Colombia. Together with Fute, the route forms a compact birdwatching circuit near Bogotá, combining diverse habitats, high species turnover, and designed for internationals birders seeking premier birding experiences in Colombia.

During the tour, it is possible to watch the following interest special birds:

Endemic species (E): Indigo-capped hummingbird.

Near-endemic species: Golden-bellied Starfrontlet, Pale-bellied Tapaculo, Lined Quail-Dove, Spectacled Parrotlet, Whiskered Wren, Pale-naped Brushfinch, Scrub Tanager and Moustached Brushfinch.

Other species: Andean guan, Lesser Violetear, Sparkling Violetear, Black-tailed Trainbeared,  Green-tailed Trainbeared, Collared Inca, Fawn-Breasted Brilliant, Crowned Woodnymph, White-booted Racket-tail, Long-tailed Sylph, andean Emerald, Roadside Hawk, Southern Emerald-Toucanet, Olivaceous Piculet, Red-crowned Woodpecker, Smoky-brown Woodpecker, Chestnut-crowned Antpitta, Blackish Tapaculo, Rufous-tailed Foliage-gleaner, Azara’s Spinetail,  Green-and-black Fruiteater, Golden-winged Manakin, White-throated Tyrannulet, Streak-necked Flycatcher, Golden-faced Tyrannulet, Mountain Elaenia, Cinnamon Flycatcher, Common Tody-Flycatcher, Tropical Kingbird, Brown-bellied Swallow, Gray-breasted Wood-Wren, Great Thrush, Lesser Goldfinch, Golden-rumped Euphonia, Gray-browed Brushfinch, Rufous-collared Sparrow, Shiny Cowbird, Yellow-backed Oriole, Tropical Parula, Black crested Warbler, Russet-crowned Warbler, Slate-throated Redstart, Hepatic Tanager, Yellow-faced Grassquit, Superciliaried Hemispingus, Capped Conebill, Rusty Flowerpiercer, White-sided Flowerpiercer, Black Flowerpiercer, Glossy Flowerpiercer, Masked flowerpiercer, Bananaquit, Blue-capped Tanager, Golden Tanager,  Grass-green Tanager, Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager, Blue-and-black Tanager and more.

Species in some threat category:

• Critically endangered (CR): n/a
• Endangered (EN): n/a
• Vulnerable (VU): n/a
• Near Threatened (NT): n/a
• Data Deficient (DD): n/a

Austral species migratory May – September: Fork-tailed Flycatcher.

Boreal species migratory September – April: Broad-winged Hawk, Swainson’s Hawk, Merlin, Western Wood Pewee, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Eastern Kingbird, Red-eyed Vireo, Bank Swallow, Gray-cheeked Thrush, Swainson’s Thrush, Blackburnian Warbler, Bay-breasted Warbler, Black-and-White Warbler, Summer Tanager, Scarlet Tanager.

Destination

Fute Reserve, Pedro Palo Lagoon and hummingbird feeder.

Date

At the visitor’s availability.

Location

Bojacá and Tena Municipality.

Attractions

Cloud Forest, subandean forrest and birds of the two ecosystems.

Weather

Mild weather.

Altitude

1.500 – 2.600 m.a.s.l.

Aimed at

Children: 7 – 9 years old
Teenagers: 10 – 14 years old.
Youth: 15 – 20 years old.
Young Adults: 21 – 39 years old.
Adults: 40 – 64 years old.
Senior: 65 years and older.

Minimum number of participants

1 PAX.

Difficulty level

Medium (Undulating terrain, average effort)

Duration

8 hours approximately.

Distance to be covered

3 kilometres approximately.

The plan includes

• Medical insurance card covering events in Colombia.
• Terrestrial transportation Bogotá (Hotel) – Fute reserve and Pedro Palo Lagoon – Bogotá (Hotel).
• Entrance tickets to Fute reserve and hummingbird feeder.
• Breakfast.
• Snacks and hydration during the trip.
• Lunch.
• Professional Tourist Guide and Birdwatching Guide Specialist, who accompanies the person or group during the whole day.
• An exclusive comfort accessory designed for your journey.

The plan does not include

• Activities not included in the itinerary.
• Services not included in the plan, such as toiletries, personal items, and laundry service.
• Articles of a personal character, medical expenses and international calls.
• Alcoholic beverages.
• Tips or gratuities, which are voluntary and at the guest’s discretion.
• Additional charges or extensions for reasons beyond our control.

Recommendations

Is important to follow the next recommendations to have a pleasant experience during the whole day which will be in a natural context:

1. Punctuality: Don´t forget to arrive at the place at the hour indicated by us, this will allow us to fulfill let to achieve with our itinerary.
2. Attire: Carry comfortable clothes for cold weather and a raincoat. Don´t wear jeans. You can carry other articles like a cap, hat, gloves, and neck warmer.
3. Self-care: Carry sunscreen, grooming kit, repellent, and one or two plastic backs to put garbage on. It is very important to carry your medicine if you are in some medical treatment.
4. Personal elements: Carry a suitcase (Not Mochila or handbags) if you go in a group is very important each person carry their bag to distribute the weight equally.
5. Feeding and hydration: We will have breakfast, lunch, and snacks. You can carry food to generate energy during the activity and on the tour we will give you water.
6. Documents: Carry your passport and personal documents that you will need. Remember you will have a medical assistance card if you have health problems during the activity.
7. Money: You can carry money that you need or if you want to buy something in the place that you visit. On the tour, we can find artisanal products or food prepared in the region.
8. Restrictions:
   – Do not arrive at activities in a drunkenness or post-drunkenness state.
   – Do not get under states of legal or illegal psychoactive substances.
   – Don´t smoke during the activity.
   – Do not bring pets or other types of animal species to the place where the activity will take place.
   – Do not carry radios or elements that disturb the tranquility of the ecosystem.-

Do you have questions or want to make a reservation? Contact us! Our advisors will provide you with all the information you require.