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San Felipe Birding RN

3.51757 , -76.61809

Colombia

San Felipe Birding is a privately owned finca at the famous Km 18 above Cali. It is located in the Western Cordillera at an altitude of 1900 m. The finca is currently in the process of being registered as "Reserva Natural de la Sociedad Civil" and has a size of 22 ha, whereof 13 ha are covered in cloud forest. San Felipe birding offers easy access to some of the region's specialities like Chestnut Wood-Quail or various species of hummingbirds. The site has an excellent infrastructure with a variety of hides and feeders for fruit eaters and hummingbirds, which provide great opportunities for photographers. Moreover, this is one of the first birding sites in Colombia that attaches great importance to inclusiveness. It provides special infrastructure especially for blind birdwatchers or birders with low vision. The owners Clara and Carlos are great hosts.

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Site name was changed by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) into "San Felipe Birding RN" (2021-09-21 00:06:35 )

Site name was changed by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) into "San Felipe Birding RNSC" (2021-09-20 02:09:01 )

Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 3.5176/-76.6181 (2021-09-19 18:59:18 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "San Felipe Birding RNSC" (2021-09-19 18:59:18 )

Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-09-21 00:07:18
San Felipe Birding is a privately owned finca at the famous Km 18 above Cali. It is located in the Western Cordillera at an altitude of 1900 m. The finca is currently in the process of being registered as a "Reserva Natural de la Sociedad Civil" and has a size of 22 ha, whereof 13 ha are covered in cloud forest. San Felipe birding offers easy access to some of the region's specialities like Chestnut Wood-Quail or various species of hummingbirds. The site has an excellent infrastructure with a variety of hides and feeders for fruit eaters and hummingbirds, which provide great opportunities for photographers. Moreover, this is one of the first birding sites in Colombia that attaches great importance to inclusiveness. It provides special infrastructure especially for blind birdwatchers or birders with low vision. The owners Clara and Carlos are great hosts.
Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-09-20 02:34:06
San Felipe Birding is a privately owned finca at the famous Km 18 above Cali. It is located in the Western Cordillera at an altitude of 1900 m. The finca is registered as a "Reserva Natural de la Sociedad Civil" and has a size of 22 ha, whereof 13 ha are covered in cloud forest. San Felipe birding offers easy access to some of the region's specialities like Chestnut Wood-Quail or various species of hummingbirds. The site has an excellent infrastructure with a variety of hides and feeders for fruit eaters and hummingbirds, which provide great opportunities for photographers. Moreover, this is one of the first birding sites in Colombia that attaches great importance to inclusiveness. It provides special infrastructure especially for blind birdwatchers or birders with low vision. The owners Clara and Carlos are great hosts.

  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Colombian Chachalaca (Ortalis columbiana)
Chestnut Wood-Quail (Odontophorus hyperythrus)
Ruddy Quail-Dove (Geotrygon montana)
Grayish Piculet (Picumnus granadensis)
Scaled Antpitta (Grallaria guatimalensis)
Sharp-tailed Streamcreeper (Lochmias nematura)
Ashy-headed Tyrannulet (Phyllomyias cinereiceps)
Scrub Tanager (Stilpnia vitriolina)

Scrub Tanager (Stilpnia vitriolina) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-09-20 02:02:56)

Ashy-headed Tyrannulet (Phyllomyias cinereiceps) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-09-20 02:00:07)

Sharp-tailed Streamcreeper (Lochmias nematura) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-09-20 01:58:49)

Scaled Antpitta (Grallaria guatimalensis) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-09-20 01:58:33)

Grayish Piculet (Picumnus granadensis) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-09-20 01:57:29)

Ruddy Quail-Dove (Geotrygon montana) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-09-20 01:55:27)

Chestnut Wood-Quail (Odontophorus hyperythrus) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-09-20 01:55:01)

Colombian Chachalaca (Ortalis columbiana) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2021-09-20 01:54:23)

  • Timing and strategy

San Felipe Birding can be visited all year round. It is highly recommended to stay overnight or arrive early morning, when the birds are fed and the chances to see some of the more secretive species are highest. A birding guide is usually provided by the reserve and will advise you which hides to visit depending on your target species.

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• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
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Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-09-20 02:42
San Felipe Birding can be visited all year round. It is highly recommended to stay overnight or arrive early morning, when the birds are fed and the chances to see some of the more secretive species are highest. A birding guide is usually provided by the reserve and will advise you which hides to visit depending on your target species.
  • How to get there

San Felipe birding can be reached by car from Cali in less than an hour. At Km 18, take the small road that leads to the right. After 300 m you will reach the finca. You can also get to Km 18 by bus from Cali.

Km 18 is very popular on weekends, when many inhabitants of Cali escape the city to enjoy the cool climate and the countless restaurants up in the mountains. Be aware that the traffic can be very slow on such days.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-09-20 02:52
San Felipe birding can be reached by car from Cali in less than an hour. At Km 18, take the small road that leads to the right. After 300 m you will reach the finca. You can also get to Km 18 by bus from Cali. Km 18 is very popular on weekends, when many inhabitants of Cali escape the city to enjoy the cool climate and the countless restaurants up in the mountains. Be aware that the traffic can be very slow on such days.

To visit San Felipe Birding you need to make a reservation in advance (telephone or Whatsapp: +57 310 4273955). A decent entry fee will be charged.

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Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-09-20 02:58
To visit San Felipe Birding you need to make a reservation in advance (telephone or Whatsapp: +57 310 4273955). A decent entry fee will be charged.
Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-09-20 02:56
To visit San Felipe Birding you need to make a reservation in advance (telephone or Whatsapp: +57 310 4273955).
  • Other attractions

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The owners Clara and Carlos welcome guests to stay overnight at the family house, a beautiful mexican-style villa from the 1980s. You need to make a reservation in advance (telephone or Whatsapp: +57 310 4273955). They also offer full catering.

The bird feeders and hides as well as the trails within the reserve are very well implemented and maintained.

San Felipe Birding welcomes and offers special infrastructure for visitors with visual impairment.

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or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-09-20 11:44
The owners Clara and Carlos welcome guests to stay overnight at the family house, a beautiful spanish-style mexican-style villa from the 1980s. You need to make a reservation in advance (telephone or Whatsapp: +57 310 4273955). They also offer full catering. The bird feeders and hides as well as the trails within the reserve are very well implemented and maintained. San Felipe Birding welcomes and offers special infrastructure for visitors with visual impairment.
Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-09-20 03:08
The owners Clara and Carlos welcome guests to stay overnight at the family house, a beautiful spanish-style villa from the 1980s. You need to make a reservation in advance (telephone or Whatsapp: +57 310 4273955). They also offer full catering. The bird feeders and hides as well as the trails within the reserve are very well implemented and maintained. San Felipe Birding welcomes and offers special infrastructure for visitors with visual impairment.

There are no security issues at the site. It is recommended to bring mosquito repellent.

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2021-09-20 03:09
There are no security issues at the site. It is recommended to bring mosquito repellent.
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