Gorgonia Indigenous Reservation

1.09233 , -75.44556

Colombia

Várzea forest close to Maticurú creek to explore in a canoa with the local indigenous community Koreguaje-Karijona with deep amazonian species relatively close to the city of Florencia! Look for the amazing Cocha Antshrike and other antbirds from Várzea.

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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were changed by Jorge Muñoz García : 1.0923/-75.4456 (2023-06-28 14:53:31 )

Coordinates were set by Jorge Muñoz García : 1.0971/-75.4587 (2023-06-28 14:43:48 )

Site name was set by Jorge Muñoz García as "Gorgonia Indigenous Reservation" (2023-06-28 14:43:48 )

Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2023-06-28 15:35:23
Várzea forest close to Maticurú creek to explore in a canoa with the local indigenous community Koreguaje-Karijona with deep amazonian species relatively close to the city of Florencia! Look for the amazing Cocha antshrike Antshrike and other antbirds from Várzea.
Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2023-06-28 15:33:41
Várzea forest close to Maticurú creek to explore in a canoa with the local indigenous community Koreguaje-Karijona with deep amazonian species relatively close to the city of Florencia!Florencia! Look for the amazing Cocha antshrike and other antbirds from Várzea.
Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2023-06-28 14:55:50
Várzea forest close to Maticurú creek to explore in a canoa with the local indigenous community Koreguaje-Karijona with deep amazonian species relatively close to the city of Florencia!

  • 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)

Scarlet-crowned Barbet (Capito aurovirens)
Cocha Antshrike (Thamnophilus praecox)
Peruvian Warbling-Antbird (Hypocnemis peruviana)
Silvered Antbird (Sclateria naevia)
Plumbeous Antbird (Myrmelastes hyperythrus)
White-shouldered Antbird (Akletos melanoceps)
Long-billed Woodcreeper (Nasica longirostris)
Euler's Flycatcher (Lathrotriccus euleri)
Drab Water Tyrant (Ochthornis littoralis)

Euler's Flycatcher (Lathrotriccus euleri) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2023-06-28 15:32:49)

Long-billed Woodcreeper (Nasica longirostris) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2023-06-28 15:32:33)

White-shouldered Antbird (Akletos melanoceps) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2023-06-28 15:32:25)

Silvered Antbird (Sclateria naevia) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2023-06-28 15:31:31)

Peruvian Warbling-Antbird (Hypocnemis peruviana) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2023-06-28 15:30:21)

Scarlet-crowned Barbet (Capito aurovirens) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2023-06-28 15:29:52)

Cocha Antshrike (Thamnophilus praecox) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2023-06-28 15:23:51)

Drab Water Tyrant (Ochthornis littoralis) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2023-06-28 15:23:35)

Plumbeous Antbird (Myrmelastes hyperythrus) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2023-06-28 15:22:16)

  • Timing and strategy

The best season to visit is with the rise of the flood to navigate the creek easily, between april to september. In the dry season from december to february is possible to walk through the trails close to the creek to find the species. As usual, the bird activity starts early 6am and goes down at 10am. A short visit of 2 days/1 night is usually enough to see the specialities of the place as Plumbeous Antbird, Cocha Antshrike and Euler´s Flycatcher. The birding here is usually in a canoa to travel all the creek looking for birds.

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2023-06-28 15:35
The best season to visit is with the rise of the flood to navigate the creek easily, between april to september. In the dry season from december to february is possible to walk through the trails close to the creek to find the species. As usual, the bird activity starts early 6am and goes down at 10am. A short visit of 2 days/1 night is usually enough to see the specialities of the place.place as Plumbeous Antbird, Cocha Antshrike and Euler´s Flycatcher. The birding here is usually in a canoa to travel all the creek looking for birds.
Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2023-06-28 15:17
The best season to visit is with the rise of the flood to navigate the creek easily, between april to september. In the dry season from december to february is possible to walk throug through the trails close to the creek to find the species. As usual, the bird activity starts early 6am and goes down at 10am. A short visit of 2 days/1 night is usually enough to see the specialities of the place. The birding here is usually in a canoa to travel all the creek looking for birds.
Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2023-06-28 15:00
The best season to visit is with the rise of the flood to navigate the creek easily, between april to september. In the dry season from december to february is possible to walk throug the trails close to the creek to find the species. As usual, the bird activity starts early 6am and goes down at 10am. A short visit of 2 days/1 night is usually enough to see the specialities of the place. The birding here is usually in a canoa to travel all the creek looking for birds.
  • How to get there

The trip starts at Florencia (Caquetá department capital) where you can arrive in one of the 4 daily flights from Bogotá and 3 weekly flights from Cali. You have to go to Puerto Arango at 20 minutes in a cab from the city and take a public boat (2 of them every day at morning and early afternoon) through the Orteguaza and Caquetá river to San Antonio de Getuchá as destiny, 1:30 hours of trip. There, a local canoa from the community will take you through the Maticurú creek at the reservation in a 50 minutes trip birding.

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

Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2023-06-28 15:17
The trip starts at Florencia (Caquetá department capital) where you can arrive in one of the 4 daily flights from Bogotá and 3 weekly flights from Cali. You have to go to Puerto Arango at 20 minutes in a cab from the city and take a public boat (2 of them every day at morning and early afternoon) through the Orteguaza and Caquetá river to San Antonio de Getuchá as destiny, 1:30 hours of trip. There, a local canoa from the community will take you through the Maticurú creek at the reservation in a 50 minutes trip birding.

24/7 access. Local guidance required. You have to ask for permission to the community before visit, the local guide can make this approach.

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Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2023-06-28 15:17
24/7 access. Local guidance required. You have to ask for permission to the community before visit, the local guide can make this approach.
  • Other attractions

Enjoy the Koreguaje community lifestyle and gastronomy. To sleep inside a Maloka is a special experience too.

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• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2023-06-28 15:20
Enjoy the Koreguaje community lifestyle and gastronomy. To sleep inside a Maloka is a special experience too.

There is availability of accommodation, food and bathrooms with the local community. The local guide can help you about vegetarian food (bringing the right ingredients from Florencia). No hides or watchtowers.

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

Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2023-06-28 15:20
There is availability of accommodation, food and bathrooms with the local community. The local guide can help you about vegetarian food (bringing the right ingredients from Florencia). No hides or watchtowers.

Given the unpredictable weather, it is important to always carry a raincoat or umbrella. It is also recommended to carry a dry bag for equipment and snacks for trips in the jungle. The boat trips in public transportation services always ask you to use the provided lifesavers.

As usual in rainforest there are mosquitoes and other insects so it is recommended to use repellent,  wear long sleeve shirts, long pants, socks and high boots. It's possible to find snakes so it is better to stay on the trails.

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 Jorge Muñoz García on 2023-06-28 15:21
Given the unpredictable weather, it is important to always carry a raincoat or umbrella. It is also recommended to carry a dry bag for equipment and snacks for trips in the jungle. The boat trips in public transportation services always ask you to use the provided lifesavers. As usual in rainforest there are mosquitoes and other insects so it is recommended to use repellent,  wear long sleeve shirts, long pants, socks and high boots. It's possible to find snakes so it is better to stay on the trails.
Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2023-06-28 15:21
Given the unpredictable weather, it is important to always carry a raincoat or umbrella. It is also recommended to carry a dry bag for equipment and snacks for trips in the jungle. The boat trips in public transportation services always ask you to use the provided lifesavers. As usual in rainforest there are mosquitoes and other insects so it is recommended to use repellent,  wear long sleeve shirts, long pants, socks and high boots. It's possible to find snakes so it is better to stay on the trails.
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