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POLITICA DE SOSTENIBILIDAD

BIRDING & HERPING es una agencia operadora de turismo especializada en la prestación de servicios de alta calidad en observación de aves (Birding), observación de herpetos (Anfibios y reptiles) (Herping) y fotografía de naturaleza. Buscamos mediante nuestra política de sostenibilidad generar una satisfacción plena de nuestros clientes; fortaleciendo el desarrollo y ejecución de nuestros servicios a fin de promover prácticas amigables con el medio ambiente, implementando estándares bioéticos y ética profesional en la manipulación y/o estrés de los animales, buscando mitigar los impactos negativos. En nuestra línea estratégica de conservación buscamos potencializar un trabajo comunitario influyente e incluyente donde se generen capacitaciones y se fortalezcan procesos de enfocados en conservación, la implementación de buenas prácticas ambientales que garanticen la preservación de nuestro patrimonio natural, cultural y étnico, el establecimiento de reservas naturales de la sociedad civil, la formación y acompañamiento a guías locales y la conformación de grupos ecológicos. Código de Conducta: servicios turísticos

En cumplimiento de lo dispuesto en el Artículo 1º de la Ley 1336 de 2009, el Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo ha elaborado un modelo de Códigos de Conducta, el cual de acuerdo a lo estipulado en esta Ley deberá ser adoptado y cumplido por todos los prestadores de servicios turísticos. Los compromisos consagrados en este Código de Conducta fueron presentados ante representantes de gremios representativos del sector, quienes hicieron aportes y recomendaciones en reunión adelantada el pasado 21 de octubre de 2009 en las instalaciones del Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo. Atendiendo los aportes recibidos en esta reunión, se redactaron los compromisos mínimos que debe contener el Código de Conducta que deberán adoptar y cumplir los prestadores de servicios turísticos de la siguiente manera:
1. Abstenerse de ofrecer en los programas de promoción turística y en planes turísticos, expresa o subrepticiamente, planes de explotación sexual de niños, niñas y adolescentes.
2. Abstenerse de dar información a los turistas, directamente o por interpuesta persona acerca de lugares desde donde se coordinen o donde practique explotación sexual comercial de niños, niñas y adolescentes.
3. Abstenerse de conducir a los turistas, directamente o a través de terceros a establecimientos o lugares donde se practique la explotación sexual comercial de niños, niñas, así como conducir a éstos a los sitios donde se encuentran hospedados los turistas, incluso si se trata de lugares localizados en altamar, con fines de explotación sexual comercial de niños, niñas y adolescentes.
4. Abstenerse de facilitar vehículos en rutas turísticas con fines de explotación o de abuso sexual con niños, niñas y adolescentes.
5. Impedir el ingreso de niños, niñas y adolescentes a los hoteles o lugares de alojamiento y hospedaje, bares, negocios similares y demás establecimientos en los que se presten servicios turísticos, con fines de explotación o de abuso sexual.
6. Adoptar las medidas tendientes a impedir que el personal vinculado a cualquier título con la empresa, ofrezca servicios turísticos que permitan actividad sexual con niños, niñas y adolescentes.
7. Proteger a los niños, niñas y adolescentes nacionales o extranjeros de toda forma de explotación y violencia sexual originada por turistas nacionales o extranjeros.
8. Denunciar ante el Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo y demás autoridades competentes, los hechos de que hubiere tenido conocimiento por cualquier medio, así como la sospecha de estos, relacionados con explotación sexual de niños, niñas y adolescentes y asegurar que al interior de la empresa existan canales para denunciar ante las autoridades competentes tales hechos.
9. Diseñar y divulgar al interior de la empresa y con sus proveedores de bienes y servicios, una política en la que el prestador establezca medidas para prevenir y contrarrestar toda forma de explotación sexual de niños, niñas y adolescentes en viajes y turismo.
10. Capacitar a todo el personal vinculado y que vaya vinculando a la empresa, así como a los proveedores que por la naturaleza de sus actividades tengan contacto con turistas, frente al tema de prevención de la explotación sexual comercial de niños, niñas y adolescentes.
11. Informar a sus usuarios sobre las consecuencias legales en Colombia de la explotación y el abuso sexual de niños, niñas y adolescentes.
12. Fijar en lugar público y visible del establecimiento o establecimientos de comercio el presente Código de Conducta y los demás compromisos que el prestador desee asumir con el fin de proteger a los niños, niñas y adolescentes. Nuestra Agencia está comprometida con:
La prevención del tráfico de especies como flora y fauna silvestre (ley 599 de 2000 y Decreto 1608 de 1978). La prevención de la explotación sexual infantil, del turismo sexual y otras formas de abuso a los menores de edad (ley 1336 de 2009), de la explotación laboral infantil Código del Menor (ley 1098 de 2006). La prevención del tráfico de Patrimonio Cultural (ley 397 de 1997). Defendemos la igualdad de raza o género (ley 1482 de 2011, modificada por la ley 1752 de 2015).

🇨🇴🐦 Parker’s Antbird — A Colombian EndemicDeep within the forests of Colombia lives a remarkable bird found nowhere else...
16/09/2026

🇨🇴🐦 Parker’s Antbird — A Colombian Endemic

Deep within the forests of Colombia lives a remarkable bird found nowhere else on Earth: Parker’s Antbird (Cercomacroides parkeri).

This elusive antbird is a true symbol of Colombia’s extraordinary avian endemism. Closely associated with forest understory habitats, it can be challenging to observe, making every encounter a special moment for birdwatchers and wildlife photographers. 🌿📸

For those passionate about Neotropical birds, searching for Cercomacroides parkeri is more than simply adding another species to a life list. It is an opportunity to experience one of Colombia’s unique evolutionary treasures in its natural environment.

Colombia’s forests hold an incredible diversity of endemic species—and Parker’s Antbird is one of the many reasons why exploring them is an unforgettable experience. 🇨🇴🌎

Discover Colombia. Search for its endemics. Experience the wild.

🦜 Birding & Herping
Connecting people with Colombia’s extraordinary biodiversity.

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14/09/2026

Machangara un hermoso lugar en Quimbaya Quindío. Excelente para observar y fotografiar aves en libertad. A borde de carretera en la vía entre Montenegro y Quimbaya. 3 kms.
Con más de 140 especies registradas y comederos de aves para fotógrafos. Ideal para esos trayectos largos entre el Valle del Cauca al Tolima o Caldas. Acá puedes encontrar una excelente atención. Ambiente familiar. Buena comida. Hospedaje muy cómodo. Ambiente familiar. (Piscina ) y senderos de fácil acceso. Visitamos esta reserva con nuestro grupo Pajareadas Quindianas el pasado domingo. Y fue un jornada espectacular. Te compartimos un poco en este corto video.
Una forma de apoyar es compartiendo este video y visitando la reserva.

🍫🐸 THE CHOCOLATE FROG — Hyloscirtus larinopygionHidden within the misty mountain forests of the northern Andes, Hyloscir...
10/09/2026

🍫🐸 THE CHOCOLATE FROG — Hyloscirtus larinopygion

Hidden within the misty mountain forests of the northern Andes, Hyloscirtus larinopygion is a remarkable example of the extraordinary amphibian diversity found in the Andean ecosystems of South America.

Known for its distinctive chocolate-brown coloration and elegant morphology, this stream-dwelling tree frog is closely associated with pristine montane habitats, where clear, fast-flowing streams provide essential breeding environments. Its presence is closely linked to the ecological integrity of these fragile ecosystems.

🌿💧 For amphibian enthusiasts and wildlife photographers, encountering Hyloscirtus larinopygion in its natural habitat is far more than a photographic opportunity—it is an invitation to explore one of the most biologically complex environments on Earth.

Every frog tells a story about its ecosystem. Protecting the forests, streams, and microhabitats that sustain these species is essential for the future of Andean biodiversity.

📸 Discover. Photograph. Protect.

Join Birding & Herping and explore the hidden world of Andean amphibians through responsible wildlife tourism and conservation-focused photography.

🐸🌎 The Andes are waiting.

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🇵🇪 PERU | A BIRDING JOURNEY BEYOND EXPECTATIONSSome destinations are visited. Others are truly experienced.Peru is one o...
30/08/2026

🇵🇪 PERU | A BIRDING JOURNEY BEYOND EXPECTATIONS

Some destinations are visited. Others are truly experienced.

Peru is one of the world’s most extraordinary birding destinations—a country where dramatic Pacific coastlines, soaring Andes, cloud forests, and Amazonian wilderness create an unparalleled stage for wildlife photography.

Among the coastal treasures awaiting us is the Blackish Oystercatcher (Haematopus ater) 🖤🌊 — an elegant and specialized shorebird found along rocky Pacific coasts. Watching this remarkable species in its natural environment offers not only a memorable sighting, but an authentic connection with one of Peru’s most fascinating ecosystems.

📸 Birding & Herping invites you to experience Peru through the lens.

Our Birding Photography Tours are designed for those who seek more than a checklist: carefully selected locations, exceptional biodiversity, intimate encounters with wildlife, and opportunities to create powerful images while traveling responsibly.

From endemic species and spectacular hummingbirds to elusive Andean birds and unique coastal specialists, every day in Peru can become a photographic story.

✨ Your next great wildlife photograph could be waiting in Peru.

Travel with Birding & Herping and discover Peru the way it should be experienced: wild, authentic, exclusive, and unforgettable.

📩 Private & specialized birding photography tours available.
🌎 International birding experiences | Expert guidance | Wildlife photography

Birding & Herping — Where biodiversity becomes an unforgettable journey.

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🇺🇸Black-backed Grosbeak 🧬Pheucticus aureoventris🇨🇴Picogordo PechinegroThe Black-backed Grosbeak is one of those remarkab...
26/08/2026

🇺🇸Black-backed Grosbeak
🧬Pheucticus aureoventris
🇨🇴Picogordo Pechinegro

The Black-backed Grosbeak is one of those remarkable birds that rewards patience, careful observation, and a passion for high-elevation ecosystems. Its striking dark back, powerful bill, and subtle yet elegant plumage make every encounter a memorable experience for birdwatchers and wildlife photographers.

Found in the Andean highlands, this species is closely associated with montane habitats where biodiversity reaches extraordinary levels. Observing it in the wild is not only an opportunity to capture a beautiful photograph—it is a chance to connect with the unique ecological communities that thrive in the mountains. 🌿📸

For birding enthusiasts, searching for the Black-backed Grosbeak is a reminder that some of the most special encounters happen far from the ordinary paths.

Explore the Andes. Discover its birds. Protect their habitat. 🌎🦜 Photo by: Alejo Grajales Echeverry

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25/08/2026

🇨🇴 HELP US HELP THE FROGGING COMMUNITIES OF COLOMBIA 🇨🇴

As many of you know, Colombia was hit by a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake, and some of the hardest-hit areas are home to small frogging communities that many of us in the dart frog hobby know and care deeply about.

These aren’t just places where incredible frogs are found. They are people’s homes, communities, and livelihoods. Many of these communities also play an important role in protecting the incredible frogs, plants, wildlife, and ecosystems found throughout their region.

Right now, those communities need help. We have received direct reports of road closures, land slides, damaged houses, food and medical supply shortages and so much more. This is the frog communities time to step up and support the communities that work directly with the frogs and ecosystems that we love.

🦅 THE HARPY EAGLE — APEX OF THE NEOTROPICAL FORESTFew birds embody the power and mystery of tropical forests like the Ha...
22/08/2026

🦅 THE HARPY EAGLE — APEX OF THE NEOTROPICAL FOREST

Few birds embody the power and mystery of tropical forests like the Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja). One of the largest and most powerful eagles in the Americas, this extraordinary raptor is perfectly adapted to life beneath the forest canopy.

With massive talons, exceptional eyesight, and remarkable strength, the Harpy Eagle is a specialized predator capable of hunting arboreal mammals such as sloths and monkeys. Its presence is also a powerful indicator of healthy, mature forest ecosystems. 🌿

For birdwatchers and wildlife photographers, encountering a Harpy Eagle is far more than a spectacular sighting—it is an opportunity to witness one of the Neotropics’ most iconic predators in its natural environment.

Protecting large, continuous forests is essential for the survival of this magnificent species. When we protect the forest, we protect the Harpy Eagle.
📸 Wildlife photography • Birdwatching • Conservation

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🧡 The Andean Cock-of-the-rock — A Spectacle of Courtship in the Cloud ForestDeep within the Andean forests of South Amer...
18/08/2026

🧡 The Andean Cock-of-the-rock — A Spectacle of Courtship in the Cloud Forest

Deep within the Andean forests of South America, one of the most remarkable avian courtship displays takes place: the lek of the Andean Cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruvianus).

Males gather at traditional display sites known as leks, where several individuals compete for the attention of females. With their brilliant orange plumage, distinctive crest, loud calls, and energetic movements, males perform a spectacular choreography of courtship—often displaying simultaneously in close proximity.

The lek is not simply a gathering of birds. It is a fascinating example of sexual selection, where females choose mates based largely on the quality of their displays. Interestingly, males invest considerable energy in courtship while providing no parental care after mating.

For bird photographers and wildlife enthusiasts, witnessing a Cock-of-the-rock lek is a truly extraordinary experience. But beyond the photographs, it offers a rare opportunity to observe evolution, behavior, and natural selection unfolding in the wild. 🌿📸

Discover the hidden world of the Andes through responsible birding and wildlife photography.

Come into the forest. Witness the lek. Experience the spectacle. 🐦🧡
Photo by: Alejo Grajales Echeverry Nikon Z7ii Lens 105mm macro.
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Blue-throated Piping Guan | Pipile cumensis 💙🌿Deep within tropical forests, the Blue-throated Piping Guan (Pipile cumens...
17/08/2026

Blue-throated Piping Guan | Pipile cumensis 💙🌿

Deep within tropical forests, the Blue-throated Piping Guan (Pipile cumensis) represents one of the most fascinating encounters in Neotropical birdwatching.

With its elegant dark plumage, striking blue throat, and distinctive white markings, this large arboreal bird is a spectacular target for wildlife photographers and birding enthusiasts. Its presence is closely associated with healthy forest ecosystems, where it contributes to seed dispersal and the natural regeneration of vegetation. 🌳🦜

Encountering a Blue-throated Piping Guan in the wild is more than a photographic opportunity—it is a reminder of the ecological value of preserving mature tropical forests and the extraordinary biodiversity they support.

🌎 Ecotourism transforms observation into conservation: every responsible visit to these ecosystems can help create incentives to protect forests, support local communities, and keep Colombia’s natural heritage alive.

📸 Discover Colombia through responsible birding. Follow the forest, listen carefully, and let biodiversity become part of your journey.
Photo by: Alejo Grajales Echeverry

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