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![Our tour starts out in the cool cloud forests of Finca El PIlar, just a short drive from our comfortable hotel in Antigua...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F964%2F28169335088_d9e1a8b498_b.jpg?)
Our tour starts out in the cool cloud forests of Finca El PIlar, just a short drive from our comfortable hotel in Antigua…
![...where we'll enjoy an introduction to some of Guatemala's classic highland species like this Gray Silky-Flycatcher.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F953%2F41322524244_9dcece9865_b.jpg?)
…where we’ll enjoy an introduction to some of Guatemala’s classic highland species like this Gray Silky-Flycatcher.
![Continuing higher into the mountains, we'll visit mixed pine-oak woodlands, home to one of the most special birds of the region...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F910%2F28169318138_7864ed6f0c_b.jpg?)
Continuing higher into the mountains, we’ll visit mixed pine-oak woodlands, home to one of the most special birds of the region…
![...the incomparable Pink-headed Warbler!](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F864%2F40850864924_7c487d26d6_b.jpg?)
…the incomparable Pink-headed Warbler!
![Our drives will be broken up with with plenty of delicious Guatemalan coffee...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F978%2F41322426994_c8feaed194_b.jpg?)
Our drives will be broken up with with plenty of delicious Guatemalan coffee…
![...before we arrive at some famous fincas south of Lake Atitlán, where species like Yellow-winged Tanager are common...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F831%2F41998445992_41aebf2f00_b.jpg?)
…before we arrive at some famous fincas south of Lake Atitlán, where species like Yellow-winged Tanager are common…
![...and we'll make a special effort to track down the gorgeous Turquoise-browed Motmot.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F904%2F40235021900_077b910710_b.jpg?)
…and we’ll make a special effort to track down the gorgeous Turquoise-browed Motmot.
![Raptors are often a fixture at Finca Los Tarrales, with Short-tailed Hawks soaring above us...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F825%2F41998552842_8c50a9d667_b.jpg?)
Raptors are often a fixture at Finca Los Tarrales, with Short-tailed Hawks soaring above us…
![...and maybe, if we're really lucky, a roosting Stygian Owl!](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F906%2F28169308488_c3b35c823b_b.jpg?)
…and maybe, if we’re really lucky, a roosting Stygian Owl!
![We'll offer an optional hike up one of the local volcanos, which will be strenuous but not without its rewards...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F966%2F28169307348_23f53e2311_b.jpg?)
We’ll offer an optional hike up one of the local volcanos, which will be strenuous but not without its rewards…
![...hopefully including the enigmatic Horned Guan! Those who don't head up a volcano can stay at lower elevations and search for other local specialties...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F948%2F28169440478_21ce36a106_b.jpg?)
…hopefully including the enigmatic Horned Guan! Those who don’t head up a volcano can stay at lower elevations and search for other local specialties…
![...perhaps including Lesser Roadrunner.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F788%2F26693949757_53c4a0047f_b.jpg?)
…perhaps including Lesser Roadrunner.
![One of the highlights of the tour is a visit to the beautiful pine savanna at Todos Santos Cuchamatán, which is home to Guatemala's only true endemic...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F971%2F42042744631_29d82cf6c4_b.jpg?)
One of the highlights of the tour is a visit to the beautiful pine savanna at Todos Santos Cuchamatán, which is home to Guatemala’s only true endemic…
![...the stunning and unique Goldman's Warbler! We'll have a full morning to enjoy the beautiful scenery and amazing warbler, which can be delightfully common...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F948%2F41279579365_93dc049d0a_b.jpg?)
…the stunning and unique Goldman’s Warbler! We’ll have a full morning to enjoy the beautiful scenery and amazing warbler, which can be delightfully common…
![...before descending again to lush cloud forest at Fuentes Georginas...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F904%2F41142326895_bea7e57553_b.jpg?)
…before descending again to lush cloud forest at Fuentes Georginas…
![...where we will take time to enjoy any non-birds that we encounter, like this huge Rothschildia moth.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F907%2F28169306218_6a3dfebcbe_b.jpg?)
…where we will take time to enjoy any non-birds that we encounter, like this huge Rothschildia moth.
![If the roadside flowers are in bloom, we might even encounter the eye-melting Garnet-throated Hummingbird!](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F788%2F40850873604_6b3b3fc937_b.jpg?)
If the roadside flowers are in bloom, we might even encounter the eye-melting Garnet-throated Hummingbird!
![The end of the main tour will see us back in Guatemala City, where the food is divine...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F830%2F27172363597_4339e6b4ac_b.jpg?)
The end of the main tour will see us back in Guatemala City, where the food is divine…
![...and those who take the Tikal extension will quickly head off on a short flight to the northern lowlands...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F830%2F28169313218_f273cc8e04_b.jpg?)
…and those who take the Tikal extension will quickly head off on a short flight to the northern lowlands…
![...where iridescent Ocellated Turkeys strut among stunning Mayan temples.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F828%2F40669704805_0822995268_b.jpg?)
…where iridescent Ocellated Turkeys strut among stunning Mayan temples.
![We'll have plenty of time to explore the trails around Tikal, looking for understory species like this Sepia-capped Flycatcher...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F904%2F28169433198_2fc86b6999_b.jpg?)
We’ll have plenty of time to explore the trails around Tikal, looking for understory species like this Sepia-capped Flycatcher…
![...and perhaps some Yucatan endemics like Gray-throated Chat...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F825%2F41998532292_afc0b884e7_b.jpg?)
…and perhaps some Yucatan endemics like Gray-throated Chat…
![...or maybe Black Catbird.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F824%2F28169419598_23eb9bd18a_b.jpg?)
…or maybe Black Catbird.
![We'll also spend some time birding the open fields and marshes nearby, which are home to Fork-tailed Flycatchers...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F830%2F41998503312_3327b2e2bc_b.jpg?)
We’ll also spend some time birding the open fields and marshes nearby, which are home to Fork-tailed Flycatchers…
![...and, if we're lucky, perhaps a Pinnated Bittern!](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F971%2F27172453217_b07bbde4ca_b.jpg?)
…and, if we’re lucky, perhaps a Pinnated Bittern!