The Amazon exploration brought us today to one of the farthest point of the Ucayali river: Zapote. A delightful skiff ride gave us the opportunity of approaching nature along the riverside at Zapote. The symphony of nature made us listen to all bird callings that were produced from inside the rain forest.
Once we were inside the heart of Zapote, we had one of the most remarkable encounters of all: Monk-saki monkeys. The presence of tall trees of different species, combined with a perfect blue sky, were the perfect decoration of this ancient Amazon forest. A caiman lizard, black-collared hawks, and different species of kingfishers, were only a few of the sightings that we experiences during the first chapter of the morning activities.
A visit to a nearby village was the perfect way to end our morning excursion. Souvenirs made out of natural forest materials, were displayed as part of the artistic skills of residents of the world´s largest tropical forest. As soon as we were back on board Delfin II, we started navigation to our next destination: Supay Caño.
In the afternoon, our exploration in the Amazon rain forest continued with a visit to a flooded black water forest. Our excursion started off with sightings of a yellow-headed vulture, a large and incredible bird. The language of nature was demonstrated in a combination of different bird species found in the trees: black-crowned night herons, large billed terns, tropical kingbirds, and neo-tropical cormorants were our constant companions throughout exploration.
As nature is so unpredictable, one of the most unexpected species gave us an enchanting surprise inside forest: a spectacle owl. Sand-colored nighthawks were the perfect ending of our day’s journey, as we made our way back to Delfin II. A marvelous sunset was the indicator that our adventure continues tomorrow, in the living paradise of the upper Amazon.
