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Birds of El Bosque

Manizales turns 177 and bets on birdwatching: what it means for visiting birders

Manizales turned 177 on October 12, 2026. Among the usual speeches and celebrations, the city chose to put something unexpected

Best time for birding in Colombia’s Central Andes: when to visit Manizales and what to pack

“When is the best time to come?” is the question we get most on WhatsApp. The short answer surprises people:

Ethical bird photography in Colombia: how to plan a photo day without putting birds at risk

The best bird photo isn’t the one taken closest. It’s the one taken without the bird ever realising a photographer

Target birds near Manizales: species profiles and seasons at Hacienda El Bosque

Birders don’t travel to “see birds”. They travel to see specific birds. They arrive with a target list, sometimes years

Recent Posts

  • An eco-luxury lodge in Manizales: glass cabins, cloud forest and birds at first light
  • Manizales turns 177 and bets on birdwatching: what it means for visiting birders
  • Best time for birding in Colombia’s Central Andes: when to visit Manizales and what to pack
  • Ethical bird photography in Colombia: how to plan a photo day without putting birds at risk
  • Target birds near Manizales: species profiles and seasons at Hacienda El Bosque

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