At Black Rock Lodge we are committed to combatting this by supporting bird conservation and research and providing ethical bird watching tours. Our lodge sits on a 242-acre property that is bordered by a protected nature sanctuary and the Macal River. We’re happy to say we’re a true off the grid eco-lodge – none of our power comes from electrical sources.  We practice organic farming on site, have an active re-foresting program and raise our own goats and chickens. We work with nature, rather than against it, to create one of the greatest habitats for both plants and animals. To date, our guests and guides have recorded over 390 species of birds making us your top bird watching and birding option in Belize.  Whether you’re an expert or novice, our Belize birding and bird watching tours with expert guides will ensure you have an enchanting birding experience.   

Belize’s tropical forests support hundreds of birds including parrots, toucans and toucanets. You can expect to see a wide range of wild and exotic birds during your time here, Belize’s national bird being among them. It won’t be too hard spotting this beauty. From its golden chest feathers to its colorful beak, the Keel-Billed Toucan’s beak measures anywhere from 5 and 6 inches long. Listen closely for frog-like sounds echoing off the trees for the toucan is not a particularly good flyer, preferring instead, to hop from branch to branch. Other popular bird species to look out for include a resident pair of Orange-breasted Falcons. They appear on our sighting records so often that it seems they have adopted Black Rock as their home. The Emerald Toucanet, Collared Aracari, Blue Crowned Mot Mot, Rufous-tailed Jacamar and the magnificent Black-headed Trogon are also often on the grounds and amidst the trees at the lodge.

You don’t have to be an expert to participate in birding. In fact, beginners are welcome. We host groups of bird enthusiasts annually for birding retreats. Our guides are rated as top birders throughout the country having the ability to identify hundreds of native and migrant birds by both sight and sound. Avid birders will be happy to hear that the best time to go bird watching in Belize is all year round. In addition to plenty of native and regional birds, the months of January through April bring a host of migratory birds to Belize’s shores. We invite you to join this year for the best in Belize birding tours – book your stay with us today!

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We started our day bright and early with a scenic drive through the hills and valleys of western Belize, past San Ignacio Town and made a left turn down a gravel road just before approaching Benque Viejo Town. We had a magnificent view of green pastures with healthy livestock and orange orchards.

Just before approaching Black Rock Lodge is one of the most amazing views in Belize of the Black Rock Canyon and Macal River.

View from Restaurant deck

Upon our arrival we were greeted by Petro who is one of the managers and some staff working that day. They served us a delicious fruit platter, homemade goat yogurt and a scrumptious granola mix which was also prepared onsite.

House made Yogurt & Granola

Giovanni then gave us a very informative tour of the lodge. Black Rock Lodge is a eco-friendly retreat which not only produces its own energy but has a very efficient wastewater treatment system, causing minimal harm to the environment.

Sustainability Tour at Black Rock Lodge

Natural Waste Water Filtration

Solar Panels

The lodge has an organic farm where they source a variety of vegetables and foods including goat milk which renders some of the best yogurt we’ve tasted.

Purple Cabbage Patch

Onions , Cilantro & Spinach

Heitha petting the goats

After taking the sustainability tour at the lodge, we ate some lovely food from the restaurant.

Lunch

Thereafter we embarked on a hike which led us to Macal River where we then tubed back down to the Lodge. River tubing is complimentary for guests staying at the lodge.

Hiking and River Tubing

The view of Black Rock Canyon from the Macal River

Cabins at Black Rock Lodge

Neatly tucked away Cabin at Black Rock Lodge

After a fun filled day we wearily gathered ourselves to head back home with lovely memories of a good time in the beautiful Black Rock Canyons.

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