Rio Blanco Reserve, Manizales, Colombia
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Inside the cloud forest at Owl's Watch

BIRDING

World-Class Birding

Blue-winged Mountain Tanager
Black-billed Mountain Toucan
Long-tailed Sylph hummingbird

Feeders attracting toucans, tanagers, antpittas, and more β€” maintained daily with grapes, bananas, and sugar water.

A Few of the Residents

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Black-and-chestnut Eagle soaring at Owl's Watch

Black-and-Chestnut Eagle

A Black-and-chestnut Eagle nest was recently discovered close to Owl's Watch. A guided hike brings you to the nesting area, and the chances of spotting the bird soaring overhead are good. For birders who know how rare and elusive this raptor is, that alone can be reason enough to visit.

Owl's Watch at Rio Blanco

What is possible at Owl's Watch

500+

Species recorded in Rio Blanco

70+

Species possible on a single morning

12+

Hummingbird species at the feeders

4

Private in-forest platforms

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β€œWe are not birders, but this experience was so special. Seeing Juan Carlos' knowledge and excitement around the birds made us feel very enthusiastic.”

BRENDAN H., Google Reviews

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β€œWe saw nearly 70 species that morning. The entire team made my stay super special.”

PRESTON M., Google Reviews

Come See for Yourself

Whether you're chasing a lifer or just want to watch hummingbirds with your morning coffee β€” the forest is waiting.

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