Testimonials for Sítio do Cervo

Stephen Rumsey, Treasurer, Birdlife International. April 20th 2008

We had a really excellent time. Fantastic photographic opportunities, including the Black-headed Berryeater and the Red-tailed Parrots. Plenty of other wonderful Atlantic Forest endemics. Bruno was a very good and careful guide.

Tasso Leventis, Former Treasurer, Birdlife International. April 20th 2008

First-class guiding by Bruno in an idyllic setting. Sítio do Cervo was even better than expected -- our visit was capped by a sighting of the Black-headed Berryeater.

Cristiana Bertazoni and Michael Ambjorn, 5-6 June 2008

Sítio do Cervo is an amazing place to relax as well as to learn about the fantastic Atlantic Rainforest birdlife. We have been there twice now and it was certainly a wonderful experience watching such a great variety of birds. Highly recommended!

Peter and Maria Bayley, from Belize. 31 Aug-3 Sep 2008.

The views are marvelous, and the silence is only interrupted by bird calls. We had no experience birding in the region, but with the help of an excellent guide were able to learn a lot that would see us through the next day on our own. The bird fauna are as interesting as in our home beat in Central America, even though at the beginning of September spring had hardly begun. The main lodge has a unique architecture, whose simplicity enhances the natural surroundings. Food is excellent and very healthy, and the staff friendly and attentive, without being imposing. For birders and those who want a very relaxing escape from an urban setting, Sitio do Cervo is thoroughly recommended.

Noritaka Ichida, Director, Birdlife International Asia Division, 20 Sep 2008

Unbelievable place for birding!!

John A. Gwynne, Wildlife Conservation Society, 10-11 Oct 2008

Sitio do Cervo combines posh modern accomodation, good food, beautiful Mata Atlantica forest with great birds. Its feeders boast gaudy tanagers and flashy woodpeckers; its protected Atlantic forest embraces multiple elegant endemics. Personal favorites were the Rufous-capped Antthrushes parading up close, Saw-billed Hermits zooming by Heleconia flowers, Squamate Antbirds feeding chicks, and a curious Black-cheeked Gnateater staring at us big-eyed. Associated guide Bruno Lima is a southwest coastal Sao Paulo expert, as sharp eared as he is well IPOD-armed.

Tommy Pedersen, B-777 Captain, Emirates Airlines and
UAE Bird Recorder (Norway, Dubai) - www.uaebirding.com, 17 Dec 2008.

Fantastic place, great birding, good company and food.