10,000 Birds

APRIL 23, 2013

One of the sheltered bays on Isla Isabel. These mangroves function as a sanctuary for fish and other animals that then make their way as adults across the channel to the coral reefs that surround the island. The frigates are by far the most numerous and evident of the island’s nesting species.

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Whales Whaling Sharks Marine Life 258

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

The Refuge is now home to nearly 200 species of birds, over 50 species of mammals, 25 species of reptiles and amphibians, and a wide variety of insects, fish and plants. 31 to provide inviolate sanctuary for migratory birds. The refuge is already open to migratory bird hunting, upland game hunting, and sport fishing.

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Fish Wildlife Hunting Game 142

10,000 Birds

APRIL 19, 2023

A boat ride into this swamp turns up usual suspects like Pied Water Tyrant and Yellow-hooded Blackbird , but also (and most excitingly) three species of kingfisher: Green, American Pygmy and Ringed Kingfisher. Back in 2014 we stumbled upon a juvenile Double-toothed Kite and that was the first and only time I have ever seen that species well.

Trinidad 29

Trinidad Falcons Primates Monkeys 29

10,000 Birds

APRIL 28, 2024

So, maintaining habitat along the coastline is vital to supporting these species. Birders explore these migrant traps, which are an oasis of food, water, and shelter, to see if anything has been blown in. My favorite spot is South Padre Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary, commonly called: Sheepshead.

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Texas Alabama Alligators Nashville 197

10,000 Birds

APRIL 19, 2015

As I continued south I stopped at each small jetty to see which species were roosting and the sea was substantially rougher than on my previous visit. There are a lot of small sheltered bays along the coast and you can choose to walk along the beach or promenade. Black-winged Stilt at St Kilda. Feeding frenzy.

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Sanctuary Pelicans Shelters 2006 150