10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 14, 2023

However, it is only a short taxi ride away from the airport where most travelers will arrive at – better to see birds instead of just eating fast food while waiting for a connecting flight. The first one is the Blue-naped Parrot. Unfortunately, this may not impress the villager who can earn US$ 4 for a trapped bird.

Malaysia 254

Malaysia Philippines Parrots Birds 254

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 6, 2024

We met Marilyn and Leonardo at a non-descript fast-food joint’s parking lot and within 10 minutes we were in Parque Nacional La Estanzuela. Our main goal here was the Maroon-fronted Parrot. These parrots breed inside cavities in cliffs and they are very particular about the cliff. It was amazing.

Parrots 167

Parrots Woodpeckers Industry Fast Food 167

10,000 Birds

MAY 2, 2016

We immediately headed to an undisclosed location where Carlos had breeding Mangrove Cuckoos staked out. Sure, it was a lifer and an unexpected one because most of the hawks have moved further north to breed by late April but Carlos did nothing to ensure that it stuck around for better looks. We needed countable species! Of course not!

Florida 124

Florida Miami Birds Owls 124