Author: David Ascanio

VENT Summer Eastern Venezuela. With the assistance of the Pygmy-Owl we packed 385 species in a week trip. Highlights included 23 endemic and near-endemic pantepui species in a single day!

Here is Richard ffrench´s trip report to Venezuela with Avian Adventures. Includes sightings of special birds such as the Red Siskin.

The VENT Bird Banding Workshop. Participants had a tremendous opportunity to learn about bird banding techniques and had close encounters with many of the endemic species of Henri Pittier national park.

A good sample of what to expect of a extended NW tour to Venezuela. Includes Henri Pittier, the high Andes and the famed Llanos.

Summer Grand Venezuela. Highlights includes second group ever to sight the Plain-flanked Rail, also and altitudinal extension for Saffron-crowned Parrot. Enjoyed Sword-billed Hummingbird and Bearded Helmetcrest as well.

A good sample of what to expect of a NW tour to Venezuela. Includes Henri Pittier and the famed Llanos.

VENT Summer Grand Venezuela . Highlights includes 28 species of Hummingbirds, 12 species of Wrens and 30 species of Tanagers!

Maria Allen did arranged a trip with Bob Ridgely and David Ascanio as leaders. This was the first contemporary record of Plain-flanked Rail (Rallus wetmorei).

VENT Summer Grand Venezuela. Highlights includes 28 species of Hummingbirds, 12 species of Wrens and 30 species of Tanagers!