The Amazon Expedition continued today by exploring the Ucayali River. We began with a pre-breakfast skiff ride, in order to explore the riverside area of the Upper Amazon. The first surprise of the morning was a sighting of blue and yellow macaws, which were perched on top of the dead palm trees.
Farther up stream, we witnessed the giant water lilies that were the perfect decoration for a magnificent landscape. Once back on board the Delfin II, we enjoyed breakfast, and prepared for next chapter of the morning.
Belluda Caño gave us a spectacular wildlife display, as we explored the narrow streams found in the area. Ringed king fishers were found perching on top of the branches of the trees. Black capped donacobius were very concentrated on catching little insects out of the vegetation, and different kinds of parrots and parakeets contributed to this lovely symphony of colors.
In the afternoon, our exploration brought us to one of the most iconic visitor sites of all: Dorado river. A comfortable skiff ride along the riverside was the best way to explore the area. Nature displayed a magnificent combination of sightings: Cocoi herons flying, wattle jacanas waking on water lettuce, and one of the biggest surprises was a hoatzin perching on one of the branches of a tree.
Farther along the trail, the splendor of this place left us in awe, as different bird calls filled the air. A little baby white caiman was going to be our most exciting discovery before the sun set. Once it was totally dark, it was time to look for white caimans in the water ponds, as the reflection of their eyes is easily seen with the help of a flashlight.
At the end of our journey, we made our way back onboard Delfin II in order to enjoy a marvelous cocktail hour, before learning about the surprises that lie in store for us on our next day of exploration.
