Richard Raby Ecotours is the specialist provider of expert-led, tailor made tours to one of the most exciting birding destinations on Earth - South-east Brazil. This incredible region is home to a staggering one-third of Brazil’s 1700+ bird species - including 200 endemics alone!
Whether you’d like to bird alone, with a partner, or a small group of friends, Richard Raby Ecotours guarantees you an unforgettable visit to this world-renowned birding ‘hotspot’.
Why choose Richard Raby Ecotours?
English by birth, but fluent in local language and customs, a tour with Richard is the perfect way to explore this diverse area and its spectacular birdlife.
You’ll enjoy that special, one-to-one guiding, that only the smallest groups of birders can hope to achieve - and at a price that compares very favourably to the mass-market alternatives.
Years of extensive research have given Richard an intimate knowledge of South-east Brazil and its ornithological treasures. His regular expeditions are continually tracking down new locations for the most sought-after and localised birds.
Regional guides are still some way from being published, so such local first-hand knowledge is invaluable in ensuring you visit the most productive birding areas - and see your target species. A dazzling avifauna
The region is home to a wealth of elusive forest endemics that pose a challenge to even glimpse. Richard’s experience of their songs and calls, coupled with sophisticated field- recorded playback to lure them into view, will give you the best possible chance of seeing them.
Explore the finest wildlife-rich habitat in South-east Brazil under Richard’s expert guidance. Be dazzled by the region’s array of exquisite Tanagers and Toucans; be charmed by a host of iridescent Hummingbirds and marvel at secretive Cotingas.
Let Richard take you to sought-after and range-restricted endemic rarities such as Brazilian Merganser, Three-toed Jacamar, Restinga and Hooded Antwrens, Grey-winged Cotinga, Fork-tailed Tody-tyrant and much, much more…
Contact Richard
Richard Raby Eco-tours is run from a purpose-built naturalist’s lodge, sited in a spectacular lagoon-side setting, a comfortable one-hour’s drive along the coast from the Rio de Janeiro international airport. The Marica Lodge offers an excellent few days’ waterside, sea and hot, low-level jungle birding to start, or possibly end, a visit to this part of Brazil.
If you are considering a birding trip to South-east Brazil, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Richard with your ‘wish list’ of requirements and target birds. He will be delighted to design a tailor-made itinerary for you and looks forward to meeting you!
Email: rrabybrasil@yahoo.com
» For the time being Richard offers his guiding services annually during the Northern winter months of October to April. In exceptional circumstances and with ample warning, groups may also be accommodated during May and September.