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Rich Hoyer
![On this tour we stay in two jungle lodges which use local materials in the construction of the cabins, here an example from Los Amigos…](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4645%2F27390694959_8389d77827_o.jpg?)
On this tour we stay in two jungle lodges which use local materials in the construction of the cabins, here an example from Los Amigos…
![…and here some cabins at Tambo Blanquillo. photo Luis Raffo](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4689%2F24487425237_0c8845038f_o.jpg?)
…and here some cabins at Tambo Blanquillo. photo Luis Raffo
![The interiors are simple, but clean and with en suite bathrooms. photo Luis Raffo](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4597%2F38287971515_06bd026e4b_o.jpg?)
The interiors are simple, but clean and with en suite bathrooms. photo Luis Raffo
![The common areas are inviting, well-built structures as well. photo Luis Raffo](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4731%2F39137606512_67845cfe24_o.jpg?)
The common areas are inviting, well-built structures as well. photo Luis Raffo
![To get to these lodges we use a combination of an internal flight, a ride in a van, and finally a covered, motorized canoe.rn Peru](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4730%2F38288000305_83805b2495_o.jpg?)
To get to these lodges we use a combination of an internal flight, a ride in a van, and finally a covered, motorized canoe.rn Peru
![We’re in a jungle wilderness at both places; Los Amigos sits on a high bluff overlooking the Madre de Dios River.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4642%2F27390696339_ebf3a85b4a_o.jpg?)
We’re in a jungle wilderness at both places; Los Amigos sits on a high bluff overlooking the Madre de Dios River.
![We spend much of our birding time on the trails, but one of the highlights at Tambo Blanquillo is a canopy platform.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4593%2F38287970655_8bcfac261d_o.jpg?)
We spend much of our birding time on the trails, but one of the highlights at Tambo Blanquillo is a canopy platform.
![One of the most delightful and memorable outings will be our paddle on a serene oxbow lake, looking for several special birds and Giant Otters.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4735%2F38469552464_f415f7a711_o.jpg?)
One of the most delightful and memorable outings will be our paddle on a serene oxbow lake, looking for several special birds and Giant Otters.
![Both have a variety of habitats within the Amazonian rainforest biome, here a palm swamp at Los Amigos.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4637%2F27390697109_2d8932880d_o.jpg?)
Both have a variety of habitats within the Amazonian rainforest biome, here a palm swamp at Los Amigos.
![The bird lists are famously long. We’ll see some birds in familiar families, such as the oddly colored Cream-colored Woodpecker…](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4635%2F39137613232_2e7ebb7ed3_o.jpg?)
The bird lists are famously long. We’ll see some birds in familiar families, such as the oddly colored Cream-colored Woodpecker…
![Or the impressively big Red-necked Woodpecker.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4738%2F38287983475_40c40e9e49_o.jpg?)
Or the impressively big Red-necked Woodpecker.
![And most people should easily recognize members of the parrot family, even on their first trip to the tropics. White-bellied Parrots are more often heard than seen.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4645%2F39137605532_158b960d83_o.jpg?)
And most people should easily recognize members of the parrot family, even on their first trip to the tropics. White-bellied Parrots are more often heard than seen.
![We’ll have a chance to visit a collpa or clay lick to get close views of Red-and-green Macaws, among other parrots.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4589%2F39137619442_961a808915_o.jpg?)
We’ll have a chance to visit a collpa or clay lick to get close views of Red-and-green Macaws, among other parrots.
![Distantly related to ducks and geese is the Horned Screamer, which we might see on a gravel bar in one of the rivers.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4599%2F27390691919_b922a60fe2_o.jpg?)
Distantly related to ducks and geese is the Horned Screamer, which we might see on a gravel bar in one of the rivers.
![But probably entirely unfamiliar to birders first visiting the American tropics are members of the cotinga family, such as this Purple-throated Fruitcrow.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4601%2F39137619992_02d5bfb2bb_o.jpg?)
But probably entirely unfamiliar to birders first visiting the American tropics are members of the cotinga family, such as this Purple-throated Fruitcrow.
![Bare-necked Fruitcrow is a canopy dweller, like many other cotingas.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4730%2F27390692589_ba9d8c04e8_o.jpg?)
Bare-necked Fruitcrow is a canopy dweller, like many other cotingas.
![The Cinereous Mourner, a relative of the becards and tityras, is easily overlooked in the midstory of the forest.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4739%2F38287996935_ac7d2662f0_o.jpg?)
The Cinereous Mourner, a relative of the becards and tityras, is easily overlooked in the midstory of the forest.
![Not so for the showy members of the tanager family. In good light the colors on this Masked Tanager glow.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4730%2F27390693269_d697c70809_o.jpg?)
Not so for the showy members of the tanager family. In good light the colors on this Masked Tanager glow.
![Another neotropical family with many colorful members are the manakins. Band-tailed Manakin maintains leks along some of our trails.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4635%2F38287998105_6230e247af_o.jpg?)
Another neotropical family with many colorful members are the manakins. Band-tailed Manakin maintains leks along some of our trails.
![The relatively plain Fiery-capped Manakin must been seen well to be appreciated.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4643%2F27390696179_0441721d95_o.jpg?)
The relatively plain Fiery-capped Manakin must been seen well to be appreciated.
![Peru is rich in jacamar species. Purus Jacamar can be found in the stunted vegetation around the edges of oxbow lakes.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4638%2F38287998645_e379f2e4f3_o.jpg?)
Peru is rich in jacamar species. Purus Jacamar can be found in the stunted vegetation around the edges of oxbow lakes.
![White-throated Jacamar is scarcer, and family groups prefer small clearings around tree falls in the forest.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4688%2F38287982155_b53a2719c9_o.jpg?)
White-throated Jacamar is scarcer, and family groups prefer small clearings around tree falls in the forest.
![Bluish-fronted Jacamar is a more widespread member of the family in Peru, found in many edge habitats.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4729%2F39137612272_f9e6cb8df2_o.jpg?)
Bluish-fronted Jacamar is a more widespread member of the family in Peru, found in many edge habitats.
![Very widespread but everywhere extraordinarily rare is the fabled Harpy Eagle; we could get this lucky.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4641%2F38287981225_59329546d7_o.jpg?)
Very widespread but everywhere extraordinarily rare is the fabled Harpy Eagle; we could get this lucky.
![We’ll take a few night walks, where you never know what you’ll find – here an Amazonian Mottled Owl.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4596%2F39137611472_cdbeb1f496_o.jpg?)
We’ll take a few night walks, where you never know what you’ll find – here an Amazonian Mottled Owl.
![As we slowly walk through the forest, many other forms of life will draw our attention, such as this metalmark.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4680%2F38287979865_55896a6643_o.jpg?)
As we slowly walk through the forest, many other forms of life will draw our attention, such as this metalmark.
![There are many confusing species of clearwing butterflies that flit in the forest understory.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4729%2F39137610662_5df56d396e_o.jpg?)
There are many confusing species of clearwing butterflies that flit in the forest understory.
![There is also a high diversity of mammals here, and we’ll pause in our birding to admire them, such as these Peruvian Spider Monkeys.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4733%2F25302789458_8f738b0245_o.jpg?)
There is also a high diversity of mammals here, and we’ll pause in our birding to admire them, such as these Peruvian Spider Monkeys.