Guyana in the News
Guyana is making headlines around the world as a fantastic birding and wildlife destination. See what others have to say about us:
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Climate for Conservation
Américas
June 2009
"The standard path for development is deforestation, agriculture, ranching. But Guyana’s leaders recognize that the world is changing, that these forests might soon be worth more alive than dead." >> Full Article
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In God's garden
Wanderlust
April/May 2009
"From cowboys to conservationists, cricket-mad Indians to shy Amerindians, Guyana is a country of survivors. John Gimlette explores their little corner of Eden." >> Full Article
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Around Latin America in 118 days
Open Road
Spring 2009
"Apart from meeting the quite magical Diane McTurk, her giant otters, naughty pet raccoon called Bandit and amazing side-kick, Pat, our dazzling array of highlights included encountering a herd of hidden Manitou that lurk beneath the weeds covering the lake in Georgetown's Botanical Gardens." >> Full Article
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Ongoing Blog Posts
Julie Zickefoose
"Georgetown has a fine botanic garden that is a Mecca for birds and birdwatchers. It is almost ridiculously full of and dripping with birds, most of them chowing down on the many sorts of fruit borne by the garden's trees. Better than that, there's all kinds of water, with a lazy stream flowing through, widening out into marshes and ponds, so there are kingfishers and waders in addition to orioles, parrots, pigeons and raptors. Tropical diversity hits you in the face in Guyana." >> Blog Posts
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Trek the Big Empty (Trip of the Year: South America)
Outside
April 2009
"Guyana has the land mass of Idaho, a population of 770,000 people, and exactly one road passing through its rainforest-rich interior. Which is to say, the place is wild." >> Full Article
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Ongoing Blog Posts
10,000 Birds
"Located on the northeast shoulder of South America, Guyana stands as one of the world’s last untouched natural treasures [...] a wonderland of pristine rain forests, savanna lands and abundant wildlife." >> Blog Posts
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Totally Tropical
Bird Watching
February 2009
"Before we headed by plane to the forested interior, there were a few birds to check out in the botanical gardens. In a country with an incredible abundance of birds, these gardens go one step further. Take, for instance, a dense flock of 300 Cattle Egrets, feeding on the ground with Yellow-headed Caracaras and families of Great Kiskadees, all approachable to an absurd degree." >> Full Article
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Going Wild in Guyana
LiME (LIAT In-Flight Magazine)
January-March 2009
"The majority of LIAT's destinations are characterised by idyllic beaches - the typical Caribbean attraction. But one stands out for its dense forests, breathtaking scenery and an extraordinary wealth of flora and fauna. Welcome to Guyana." >> Full Article
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Weedon's World
Bird Watching
January 2009
"Rarely have I felt such a rush of excitement from watching a bird. But this majestic, internally lit, mysterious ball of orange, one of the great birds of the world, set in fabulous forest against the magnificent falls, had me walking on air for hours." >> Full Article
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Guyana
Notes from the Wildside (Blog: Kevin Loughlin)
December 2008 - January 2009
"Over an hour of flying and not a break in the forest. Pristine, high canopy rainforest spread beyond the horizon in all directions. Then the plane tilted and those on the left side saw it first..." >> Blog Posts
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