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Tikal
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Ocellated Turkey is a
special bird of Tikal where they roam the grounds. 3 March 2013. |
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Tikal is a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. In addition to its cultural values, Tikal is an
important area for wildlife. |
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White-nosed Coati at
Tikal |
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Purple-crowned Fairy
at Tikal on 5 March 2013. |
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Montezuma Oropendolas
were building their hanging nests over the access road to Tikal. 3
March 2013. |
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Barton Creek Cave in Belize |
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Wearing helmets and
lights we prepared to go caving in a canoe. 6 March 2013. |
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The area is famous for
its limestone caves with Mayan artifacts inside. |
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Access is by canoe on
Barton Creek that runs through the cave. |
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Stalagtites and
limestone formations were spectacular.6 March 2013 |
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