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Monterrey Meetings

10,000 Birds

Mauricio and Melba picked me up and if it weren’t for the Coyote we saw on the way it would have taken us 5 minutes to reach Chipinque Parque Ecologico. 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. It was David’s first time birding.

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Winter Wanderland

10,000 Birds

We also saw Prairie Dogs , Bison , Mule Deer , Abert’s Squirrel and Coyote. That was undoubtedly the sighting of the day – this striking red bird in a white and dark green landscape. Coming down from the emotional high we noticed our grumbling stomachs: time to eat. I am not a fan of American restaurants. I ticked off 9 lifers.

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