A birding hotspot

Hope Beach Birding Trail is a birding sanctuary along the East coast of Demerara, and is home to a multitude of shorebirds. It was made into an official birding site by the Guyana Tourism Authority a few years ago.
Speaking with Guyana Times Sunday Magazine, birding enthusiast and founder of Guyana Feather Friends, Gajendra Nauth Narine, known popularly as ‘Andy’, said there are 320 species of birds recorded on our coastline. He added that he recognises Hope Beach as an emerging mangrove forest, and it serves as a habitat for many Scarlet Ibis, Clappers Rail, Hawks and Herons.
Andy stated that mangroves support the roosting site for birds, and a number of these birds have inhabited the beach. He encouraged bird lovers who want to visit the beach, to do so ideally from October to March, a period that sees a growing population of birds.
The naturalist mentioned there are 72 North American marine migrant birds which can be seen at Hope Beach, and lately, he and his team have recorded some new North American bird migrants right there.
Hope Beach is one of the few areas where large populations of the shorebirds can be easily seen. Emerging mangroves provide a rich food source for birds. It is a beautiful area for birders and non-birders to explore. Species such as the Greater Yellow Legs, Plovers, Yellow-crowned Night Heron, Western Sandpipers and other fascinating birds such as the Rufous-crab Hawk can be seen along the coastal area.
For more information on birding sites and tours, visit www.birdingguyana.gy
Hope Beach Birding Trail is a birding sanctuary along the East coast of Demerara, and is home to a multitude of shorebirds. It was made into an official birding site by the Guyana Tourism Authority a few years ago.Speaking with Guyana Times Sunday Magazine, birding enthusiast and founder of Guyana Feather Friends, Gajendra Nauth Narine, known popularly as ‘Andy’, said there are 320 species of birds recorded on our coastline. He added that he recognises Hope Beach as an emerging mangrove forest, and it serves as a habitat for many Scarlet Ibis, Clappers Rail, Hawks and Herons.Andy stated that mangroves support the roosting site for birds, and a number of these birds have inhabited the beach. He encouraged bird lovers who want to visit the beach, to do so ideally from October to March, a period that sees a growing population of birds.The naturalist mentioned there are 72 North American marine migrant birds which can be seen at Hope Beach, and lately, he and his team have recorded some new North American bird migrants right there.Hope Beach is one of the few areas where large populations of the shorebirds can be easily seen. Emerging mangroves provide a rich food source for birds. It is a beautiful area for birders and non-birders to explore. Species such as the Greater Yellow Legs, Plovers, Yellow-crowned Night Heron, Western Sandpipers and other fascinating birds such as the Rufous-crab Hawk can be seen along the coastal area.For more information on birding sites and tours, visit www.birdingguyana.gy