One of the biggest reasons we traveled to Peru was to witness the stunning sight of hundreds of brightly colored macaws at the Tambopata clay banks. 🦜 Have you ever seen that many macaws in one place? These vibrant birds flock to the clay bank between May and October, but our guide said September is the best time to catch them – and wow, it was such a surreal experience! Why do they gather here each morning? Scientists believe they eat the clay to detoxify from their fruit-heavy diets and get m

🦜 Macaws in the Peruvian Amazon: I’ll never forget what I felt the first time I stood in front of a macaw clay lick in Tambopata. Hundreds of macaws, parrots, and parakeets descended with piercing calls to feed on the clay… the air was buzzing with life. 🌿 A true luxury experience for those who deeply love nature and wildlife. 📍Tambopata National Reserve, Peru 🦜 #macaws #macawparrot #macawlife #MacawMoments #PeruvianAmazon | Rainforest Expeditions Lodges