Guira Cuckoo in the Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
During my stay in Buenos Aires, I spent one morning bird watching in the Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur.
The Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur is situated in Puerto Madero in eastern Buenos Aires. The nature reserve protects 3.5 km² of wetlands along the riverbanks of the Rio de la Plata. A well-kept network of paths allows visitors to experience the different habitats teeming with birds. During my time, I saw more than 40 species (all new to me!), but I am sure that the trained eye will be able to discover a lot more! In addition to birds, one can also observe turtles and lizards as well as enjoy the scenery at the riverfront.
Rufous-bellied Thrush
Rufous-bellied Thrush
Rufous-bellied Thrush
Picazuro Pigeon
Picazuro Pigeon
Shiny Cowbird
Shiny Cowbird
Rufous Hornero
Green-barred Woodpecker
Green-barred Woodpecker
Green-barred Woodpecker
Red-crested Cardinal
Red-crested Cardinal
House Wren
Rufous Hornero
Grayish Baywing
Rufous-bellied Thrush
Rufous-bellied Thrush
Chalk-browed Mockingbird
Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
Wattled Jacana
Limpkin
Whistling Heron
White-faced Whistling Ducks
Silver Teals
Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
Limpkin
Limpkin
male Rosy-billed Pochard
Great Egret
Great Egret
Cocoi Heron
Cocoi Heron
Great Kiskadee
female Rosy-billed Pochard
female Rosy-billed Pochard
Wattled Jacana
Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
Southern Crested Caracara
Southern Crested Caracara
Southern Crested Caracara
juvenile Harris’s Hawk
Wattled Jacana
Silver Teals
Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
Guira Cuckoo
Guira Cuckoo
Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
Rufescent Tiger Heron
Southern Screamers, Great Egret, Coscoroba Swan
Southern Screamer and Coscoroba Swan
Southern Screamer
Rufous Hornero
Maguari Stork
Maguari Stork
Whistling Heron
Black and White Tegu Lizard
Harris’s Hawk
Harris’s Hawk
Harris’s Hawk
Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
Cocoi Heron
Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
nest of a Rufous Horneo
Side-necked Turtle
Chalk-browed Mockingbird
Chalk-browed Mockingbird
juvenile Rufous-collared Sparrow
Rufous-collared Sparrow
Grayish Baywing
Grayish Baywing
Red-crested Cardinal
Black-and-rufous Warbling-Finch
Turquoise Emperor
Rio de la Plata
Rio de la Plata
Rio de la Plata
White-crested Tyrannulet
Glittering-bellied Emerald
Glittering-bellied Emerald
Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
Brown-Chested Martins
beach along the Rio de la Plata
Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
Green-winged Saltator
Harris’s Hawk
Harris’s Hawk
Chalk-browed Mockingbird
Black-capped Warbling Finch
Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
Roadside Hawk
Whistling Heron
Green-barred Woodpecker
Campo Flicker
Monk Parakeet
I had a long walk through the nature reserve, but it is also possible to travel there on bicycle. An overnight bus finally took me from Buenos Aires all the way to the other side of the country to Zapala at the foot of the mighty Andes.
Matt Travels 
Wow, beautiful photos! We only had time for a stroll along the boardwalk but didn’t get onto the trails. Looks amazing.
thank you! 🙂 I was really surprised by the abundance and diversity of birds – it’s a very nice place!!
Outstanding images, and variety of birds and other animals! What a wonderful outing you had. Thanks for sharing! Most would be lifers for me too. All but the Great Egret. 😊
thank you! 🙂 yes, indeed most were also completely new to me! 🙂
Wow! What a rich assortment of birds and other wildlife, and beautiful photographs to boot!
thank you! yes, I really had a great time exploring the different habitats and spotting birds! It’s a great place for a visit!
great shots!
thank you so much!!! 😊
you’re welcome 😊