As many as 575 species of birds have been reported for Belize including many erroneous and/or unverified reports. The actual number of species for Belize probably numbers somewhere around 540. More than any other group, birds are subject to reporting from birding groups and tour guides. Depending on the field guide or checklist used by those reporting bird records the names applied to species may vary. There have been some recent taxonomic changes and this list reflects the A.O.U. through 1998. The most …

The Whale Shark
The whale shark is the largest shark that has it’s mouth at the very front of its head and is known to be the largest fish in the sea.  It has a wide and flat head, a rounded snout and small eyes.  It’s color includes light yellow stripes and large white dots on a dark gray skin. They have 2 dorsal fins, 2 pectoral fins and 5 large gill slots.  Although this fish is not a part of the whale family, it has a size that resembles many …

For Belize, Chaa Creek Lodge delivers environmental protection as well as economic development. For the guests, it’s an opportunity to connect with nature as well as a reminder of its beauty and value.

The question is whether places like Chaa Creek can become the new normal, and make a clean break from the centuries long history of environmental neglect in Belize.