1. Bolivia Expedition 2016 Expedition leaders Jo & ?

4. Reserva Barba Azul Situated in the Beni Province – Very large and very remote Savannah with forest islands Rio Omi running through Constantly increasing in size – exciting!

6. A little bit about the expedition… 8 weeks, 7 spent in the Beni savannah Collaboration with AssocicArmonia – Bolivian NGO Projects include Blue Throated Macaws, Mammals, Reptiles with any suggestions welcome!

7. Arrival in country Arrive in Santa Cruz Get last minute equipment and see the sights Fancy transport to the city of Trinidad Less fancy transport into the reserve (pick up truck)

8. The expedition Basic accommodation (tenting) Outdoors for 7 weeks – amazing views Simple toilets and bathrooms Self-catered – looking for chefs. Long but rewarding days – not for the faint hearted

9. Blue-throated macaws Critically endangered ~ 150 birds in wild population Endemic to Beni savannah Methodology: weekly point counts, morning transects Study of Motacu Palm Trees (food source)

10. Mammals Many mammal species present in the reserve – capybaras, anteaters, pumas, howler monkeys, pampas cats and more Camera trapping and mammal surveys across the reserve Compare data between different areas of the reserve Possibly find new species to the reserve?

12. Leaf Cutter Ants Leaf Cutter Ants Herpetological – Amphibian and Caiman studies Herpetological – Amphibian and Caiman studies Passerine Birds – Threatened species eg Black masked finch Passerine Birds – Threatened species eg Black masked finch Raptor Projects Raptor Projects Open to personal suggestions - write on application form! Open to personal suggestions - write on application form! Potential Projects

13. Passerine birds Distribution and abundance Threatened species such as cock-tailed tyrant, black masked finch and sharp tailed tyrant

14. Who are we looking for? Enthusiastic people Hard-working Relative fitness People with bird watching experience Outdoor or travel experience desirable but topical experience not necessary 6 to 8 spaces available, any year Horse riding experience would be desirable but not necessary

15. I need a co-leader! Experience on past expedition not necessary but desirable Write a short paragraph on the application form if you are interested.

16. Summary Opportunity to travel before Honours projects possible Personal contribution £850 + lots of fundraising Approx. dates Mid July to Early Sept Application forms at front (or on Ex Soc website) Application deadline 5pm on Monday 20 th (check email for interview list on Monday night)

17. Thanks to Chris Field & Teo Crawford for use of their photos!