PERU 2011: Huacarpay Lakes
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Dec 13, 2011 | by Kevin Loughlin
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| Huacarpay Lakes Region |
After a mid-morning flight to Cusco we meandered in our bus to the Huacarpay Lakes Region. This high-elevation wetland (9000-10000 ft) offers great waterfowl, passerines and even a few good raptors!
| Andean Teal |
| Cinereous Harrier |
While watching the rails, a Cinereous Harrier flew briefly overhead before diving out of site over the distant reeds.
| Spot-billed Ground Tyrant |
Spot-billed and Rufous-naped Ground Tyrants fed in the farmer’s fields at the edge of the wetlands, where we also spotted Yellow-shouldered Blackbirds while listening to Wren-like Rushbirds.
| Bare-faced Ground Doves |
Walking along the rocky cliff edges above the lakes, we were able to get great views of Bare-faced Ground Doves before the waning sun sent us back to Cusco for dinner.