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KAYAK
BIRDWATCHING TREKKING
CHEPU National Geographic CHEPU ADVENTURES Cell phone from inside Chile:
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At Chepu ecosystems is formed by rivers, wetland, forest and the Pacific Ocean coast which provides a wide biodiversity, and of course a good variety of birds (please check on our birds list). There are a lot of water birds which can be seen at the sea shore while trekking, others can be seen while kayaking along Puntra River and Sunken Forest, or on a motor boat on your way to Coluco Lagoon and on its surrounding area. Terrestrial birds are in the forest and some can also be seen from Mirador de Chepu terrace. The amount of birds changes due to the visit of migratory birds. Special emphasis needs to be made on nesting period October-November.
Punk Baby! - Great Egret resting on his nest. |
 LONG TAILED MEADOWLARK FLK - Male with red on head & female with red chest. |
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There are local guides that know birds by their common names but we are in the process to prepare guides for future season with more specific knowledge. Nevertheless, at Mirador de Chepu, you will find plenty of written information on birds and plants, as well as a digital image and sound library, so if you take a picture during your visit you can be sure you will be able to identify it and comment about it. The idea is to enjoy your visit and you will probably find the birds when you are not looking for them! We are working to have an amplification sound system of bird sings data base, to use it to attract birds closer. Visit us and you will probably leave with more than one nice surprise! |
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The Sunken Forest with living trees that keep growing in the water and the Dead Tree Valley with thousands of dead trees which after Chepu Valley was flooded in 1960, continue standing in the water, after almost 50 years. Both a surprising scenery to kayak by. The Sunken Forest has provided a secure nesting place for Great Grebe and Neotropic Cormorant, as the trees in the river make difficult for many natural depredators to reach the place. Great Grebe and Neotropic Coromorant share their house, taking care together of the youngsters. |
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Great Egret flying away from our car... close to the road to Chepu! Picture taken by me ! Amory |
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Penguins Humboldt & Maguellan  |
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