Ankarafantsika – Coquereli Circuit

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Since this is such an amazing place to go birding, I will be looking at each circuit offered in detail.  Let’s start with the Coquereli Circuit which is the best intro to Ankarafantsika NP.

COQUERELI CIRCUIT

Duration : 2 – 3hours
Distance : 2 – 3 km

Guide Fees:
Ar 15,000 for 1 to 5 persons/day
Ar 21,000 for more than 7 persons / day

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Beginning of the trail

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A Giant Coua led the way, maybe he was worried we would get lost?

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Blue Vangas in a nest

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And our friendly Giant Coua still leads the way!

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Some bird is hiding in there!

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Greater Vasa Parrot

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Not sure, he’s hidden, anyone know what this is?

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Malagasy Paradise Flycatcher

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Blue Vanga

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Rufous Malagasy Paradise Flycatcher

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Broad-billed Rollers

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Madagascar Magpie-Robin male and female

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A different Giant Coua to help us find the way out

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Another Lesser Vasa Parrot

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