Wildlife lures nature lovers along Mahaica River

A river otter spotted making its way along the Mahaica River yesterday. The otters are among the attractions that can usually be seen during the Mahaica River Birding Tour. See story on page 15. (Photo by Dr Horst Vogel)

A drive down De Hoop Road reveals miles upon miles of picturesque scenery: ploughed, burnt and irrigated fields, with houses dotting the landscape.

Approximately 25 miles down the road, in the village of Little Biaboo, Mahaica, you will find Ramesh’s Landing, which is the launch point for a four-mile-tour along the Mahaica River that is a surefire way to experience the diversity of Guyana’s vast bird species, particularly the national bird, as well as other wildlife, including river otters, howler monkeys and perhaps even a manatee or a caiman or two.

A group of media representatives made up the party for yesterday’s tour, which