Olive-backed Euphonia
BE11
BE12
Tikal was a major centre for the Mayans and pre-Mayan peoples as far back as 300 BC and lasting until around the 9th Century AD before droughts brought on from climate change caused the site to decline and fall in to disuse.
BE13
Keel-billed Toucan
BE14
Tikal’s main plaza
BE15
Temple of the Great Jaguar and the great plaza
BE16
A black vulture drying himself out above Tikal
BE17
Gartered Trogon
BE18
Yucatan Black Howler Monkey
BE19
These Howler Monkeys live high in the trees so the chance to see them at eye level is rare. But we were climbing one of the highest of Tikal’s pyramids and they were in trees growing out the side of it – so we got to see them straight from eye level.
BE20
If you’re a fan of Star Wars – you may recognize this view as Yavin IV, the location of the secret Rebel base in the first movie.