Arena Blanca Reserve is a site that has succeeded in establishing 3 bird observatories and improving its tourism services, and has become a priority site on the Northern Peruvian Birding Route.
The birds of the Arena Blanca Reserve
According to eBird, Reserva Arena Blanca has a record of 488 bird species, being the most emblematic birds the Wire-crested Thorntail, Rufous-breasted Wood-Quail, Little Tinamou, Black-bellied Tanager, among others.
Its main attractions are 3 observatories, which allow the sighting with high probability of observation of at least 30 species of birds:
It is important to point out that all observatories have interpretative signs related to the species that could be observed in the reserve.
Tourist services of the Arena Blanca Reserve
Currently the Arena Blanca Reserve offers, in addition to the entrance fee for bird watching and the use of its observatories, lodging and food services.
The lodge has a capacity for 10 passengers, with comfortable rooms, hot water, properly equipped, which allows you to enjoy more effectively your birding activities during the day and night. They also offer food services (breakfast, lunch and dinner), coffee and fruits available during the whole day.
The attention and services are provided by Norbil Becerra (Reserve manager) and his family (wife and children), who for several years have been preparing and learning the different roles they perform in the Reserve.
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Empowering the Northern Peru Birding Route
The Arena Blanca Reserve is part of a group of specialized birdwatching sites located mainly between Alto Mayo, San Martín and Pomacochas, Amazonas, where the following are outstanding:
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- Huembo Lodge, where the Marvelous Spatuletail, Little Woodstar, Purple-throated Sunangel, Maroon-chested Ground Dove and Speckle-chested Piculet stand out.
- Owlet Lodge, which features the Long-whiskered Owlet, White-faced Nunbird, Chestnut Antpitta, Johnson’s Tody-Flycatcher and Yellow-scarfed Tanager.
- Fundo Alto Nieva, where the Ochre-fronted Antpitta, Rusty-tinged Antpitta, Royal Sunangel, Inca Flycatcher and Long-whiskered Owlet stand out.
- La Llantería, which highlights the Ecuadorian Piedtail, Napo Sabrewing, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, the Scaled Fruiteater and Lanceolated Monklet.
- Morro de Calzada Amazon Center where highlights are the Painted Manakin, Tataupa Tinamou, Russet-crowned Crake, Stygian Owl and Zimmer’s Antbird.
- Waqanki, which features the Fiery-throated Fruiteater, Rufous-crested Coquette, Spot-winged Parrotlet, Mishana Tyrannulet and Black-bellied Tanager.
It is important to highlight that the sector and the sites mentioned above have been improving their services and visitation experience for birdwatching and photography; in addition, actors such as the National Service of Natural Protected Areas – SERNANP, Conservation International – CI, Andean Ecosystems – ECOAN, private tourism companies specializing in bird watching, as well as private entrepreneurs and managers have contributed to these advances that seek to position this destination in the international and national market.
