Registration for the 13th Birdwatching Congress
November 14-16, 2025, Recinto del Pensamiento, Manizales / Caldas / Colombia
Vibrate under the reflection of hummingbirds and capture their essence through your artistic creation. Contribute to the science and study of these wonderful birds in Caldas.
Registration is now open for you to participate in the program of your interest and/or an additional workshop: BIRDING + CONFERENCES PLAN, CONFERENCES PLAN, BIRD CAMP FOR KIDS 9-16 years old, or the SPECIALIZED Bird Photography WORKSHOP.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
- REGISTRATION: Complete the individual or group registration form for up to 10 participants. Add registrations for other programs based on your interest in participating.
- MAKE THE PAYMENT: After verifying your registration information, selecting the available seats and free talks, continue with the payment process through Wompi with the following options;
- Payment by credit/debit card: Immediate validation.
It is important to enter the cardholder’s information on the Wompi form, verify available funds, and have your card enabled for online purchases.
PSE bank debit. Immediate validation.
Deposit or transfer: Payable to Cotelco Caldas Chapter and send us proof of payment.
Bancolombia checking account No. 070 2445 6681
NIT 810004545
• Registrations without payment are deleted every 30th of the month, and the corresponding quota is released.
• Once the deposit or transfer receipt/screen is sent, the registration will be enabled and a notification will be sent to your email.
BIRDING+CONFERENCIAS PLAN - $490.000 (119US)
Birding + Conferencias Plan includes:
- Opening act
- (2) Birding trips with transport, guide and refrigeration
- (4) Master conferences
- (2) General Conferences or (2) Charlas and (2) Forums
- (1) Ornithology Symposium (new)
- (1) Education Symposium (low availability)
- Lunches (Sat. and Sun.) Refrigerations (Monday. Sat. and Sun. in the afternoons)
- Official kit (Escarapela, t-shirt and tula)
- Digital certificate
| Detalle de lo incluido en el plan | ||
| Salidas Birding | Sábado 15 y domingo 16 6.00am a 11.30am | 2 Localidades a seleccionar entre 20 opciones |
| Punto de encuentro: Cra. 21 Cll. 30 CAI Policía detrás del Centro Comercial Parque Caldas / Manizales – 5.00am. | ||
| Conferencias Magistrales | Viernes 14 y sábado 15 2.00pm a 4.20pm | 4 Conferencias Auditorio |
| Conferencias Generales | Sábado 15 4.40 a 6.00pm | 2 Conferencias Auditorio |
| Simposio de Ornitología | Domingo 16 2.00 a 4.20pm | 1 Foro y 3 Ponencias Auditorio |
| Selección de actividad extra (según disponibilidad) | ||
| Taller Pack, shot and post – Sony | Viernes 14 y sábado 15, 4.40pm a 6.00pm Domingo 16, 3:00 a 5:00pm | Salón #5 Certificado x Sony |
| Requerimientos: Nivel intermedio. Llevar tarjeta SD XC II de alta velocidad para formatear y usar en equipos Sony | ||
BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY TALLER - $350.000 (85US)
El taller incluye:
- (1) Intermediate-high level photography workshop
- (1) Refrigeration
- (1) Manizales-Recinto del Pensamiento Transport
- Official kit (Escarapela, t-shirt and tula)
- Digital certificate
*Requirements: Intermediate-high level and professional chamber of any brand.
*Add this timetable to the Birding+Conferences plan to avoid double registration.
*If you only participate in the photography workshop, you can purchase (1) Sony Experience for Saturday or Sunday.
| Detalle de lo incluido en el taller | ||
| Taller Fotografía de Aves | Viernes 14 7.00am a 11.45am | Recinto del Pensamiento Casa de las Aves |
| Punto de encuentro: Cra. 21 Cll. 30 CAI Policía detrás del Centro Comercial Parque Caldas / Manizales – 6.00am. | ||
| Requerimientos: Nivel intermedio-alto y cámara profesional de cualquier marca | ||
| Selección de actividades extras (según disponibilidad) | ||
| Taller Pack, shot and post – Sony | Viernes 14 y sábado 15 4.40pm a 6.00pm Domingo 3:00 a 5:00pm | Salón #5 Certificado x Sony |
| Requerimientos: Nivel intermedio. Llevar tarjeta SD XC II de alta velocidad para formatear y usar en equipos Sony | ||
CONFERENCES PLAN - $300.000 (73US)
The Conference Plan includes:
- Opening act
- (4) Master conferences
- (2) General Conferences or (2) Charlas and (2) Forums
- (1) Ornithology Symposium (new)
- (1) Education Symposium (low availability)
- Refreshments (Saturday and Sunday afternoons)
- Official kit (Escarapela, t-shirt and tula).
- Digital certificate
*Select (1) specialized show in avitourism or conservation, simultaneously with other activities on the 14th to Saturday 15th – 4.40 to 6.00pm
| Detalle de lo incluido en el plan | ||
| Conferencias Magistrales | Viernes 14 y sábado 15 2.00pm a 4.20pm | 4 Conferencias Auditorio |
| Conferencias Generales | Sábado 15 4.40 a 6.00pm | 2 Conferencias Auditorio |
| Simposio de Ornitología | Domingo 16 2.00 a 4.20pm | 1 Foro y 3 Ponencias Auditorio |
BIRDCAMP FOR KIDS - $390.000 (95US)
The Plan Birdcamp for Kids includes:
- Opening act and participation in forum
- (2) Birding trips with transport, guide and refrigeration
- (1) Private academic agenda
- (1) Education Symposium
- Lunches (Saturday and Sun.) Refreshments (Sat. and Sun. in the afternoons)
- (2) Multiple accommodation nights (2) Scenes (Monday and Saturday)
- Official kit (Escarapela, t-shirt and tula)
- Digital certificate
*For Birding trips the group splits up to make it easier for people to spend time in those locations pre-defined for the kids
| Detalle de lo incluido en el plan | ||
| Simposio de Educación | Viernes 14 8.00am a 12.00m | Auditorio |
| Salidas Birding | Sábado 15 y domingo 16 6.30am a 11.30am | 2 Localidades pre-definidas |
| Agenda privada | Viernes 14 a domingo 16 2.30pm a 6.00pm | Salon #3 |
| Requerimientos: Consentimiento autenticado de los padres, documentos de identidad de padres e hijo(s) | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Consulte y aclare sus dudas respecto a la inscripción al evento.
If the participant once completes the registration process and before making the payment, he can add new participants (registrations) for up to a maximum of 10 people in the Birding+Conferences plan or add the bird photography workshop with an additional fee.
There is no discount, the plans are adjusted and designed with reasonable rates thanks to the contribution of allies and sponsors.
No, the value presented includes the respective taxes and the invoice will be generated by Cotelco Chapter Caldas, within 30 calendar days after payment.
The invoices will be generated with the data that the participant registered in the form, if you need the invoice from a company name, you must contact the commercial area and send the respective RUT for the generation of the invoice within a week of later payment to WSP (+57) 300 1364795
- Paid with credit/debit card: Immediate validation.
It is important to enter the card details on the Wompi form, check the available funds and have your card enabled for Internet purchases.
- Consignment or transfer: The name of Cotelco Chapter Caldas and shipping payment support
Current account Bancolombia Nro. 070 2445 6681
NIT 810004545
If you do, it is possible to make a return request under the following conditions:
- Returns are accepted until October 15, 2025 6:00 pm.
- The returns take place 30 days after the event.
- The returns have a 20% charge for administrative expenses.
- The participant must send the money refund request to the email congreso@avescaldas.com indicating the full name and email with which the registration was made.
- Once the return is accepted, the participant’s coupon will be released to offer to another person.
No, the selected places cannot be modified, it is important to be clear about the places you want to visit and coordinate in advance with the people you are traveling with in case you want to coincide with the same places for birding trips.
At the following link you can access information on available bird observation sites:
https://www.avescaldas.com/en/birding
You must check the amount payable for the registration(s) made and send the payment receipt to congreso@avescaldas.com or WSP. (+57) 300 1364795 to register.
You should also pay attention to your email in case you receive information about agenda updates and conference news.
The certificate is sent automatically and personalized only to the email registered during registration one week after the event ends along with the satisfaction survey.
It is the participant’s responsibility to type their email correctly during registration so as not to lose the sending of the certificate or official event communications.
Once you receive the mail, we recommend downloading it due to manual mailings not being carried out.
