Activity: Slideshow and lecture by Waldyke Prince
Host: Moray House Trust
Date:Tuesday 7th October 2014
Moray House Trust was delighted to host a photographic slideshow by renowned local guide and wildlife biologist, Waldkye (Wally) Prince.
An avid birder, Wally has visually identified more than 700 of the 800+ bird species recorded in Guyana. He is also familiar with their habitats, behaviors, vocalizations, and mating rituals. He grew up wandering through the Interior, and boasts unparalleled expertise on the country’s fish, amphibian, reptile, insect, and floral populations. Wally is one of the most sought-after guides for professional birders, documentary teams, and scientific expeditions visiting Guyana.
Wally worked for several years as the guide coordinator, resident wildlife biologist, chief trainer, and operations manager at Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest Conservation and Development.
Waldyke (Wally) Prince outlined the possibilities for birding tourism in Guyana. With close to 900 species of birds in Guyana, including 284 in Georgetown, this is more of a realistic prospect than some might imagine. It is our forest cover, Prince explained, which makes Guyana an ideal habitat for birds and a particular lure for parrot lovers.
Video Clips
Slingshots and fishing lines
Guyana boasts nearly 900 species of birds. Perhaps more surprisingly, almost a third can be found in the capital, Georgetown.
You Tube Clip: http://youtu.be/U4o9tJGi114
Coastal birding hot spots
Shell Beach, Lake Mainstay, Hope Beach and the Abary River are just some of the coastal birding hot spots identified by wildlife biologist and tour guide, Waldyke Prince.
You Tube Clip:http://youtu.be/-ye8JIfz_J0
Canje Pheasant
Guyana’s national bird.
You Tube Clip: http://youtu.be/kg4Vh85mjXM
Coastal Birds and Fauna
Wally lists some of the birds and fauna found in coastal habitats.
You Tube Clip: http://youtu.be/ByFl3g8nKfE
Birds of Prey
You Tube Clip: http://youtu.be/S7eQsQPyUEo
Land of the Giants
Anteaters, snakes, even lily pads are all bigger in Guyana.
You Tube Clip: http://youtu.be/dEauC033snM