The Rufous Motmot ranges from southern Mexico through Central America and into northwestern South America. We found this beautiful bird at Kapari Lodge, where it sat motionless along a forest edge. Motmots scan the surroundings and then dart out to capture prey. Its wide range and distinctive racket-tipped tail make it one of the most recognizable motmots in the Neotropics.
Birders are flocking to the San Juan River in Port Renfrew, BC, to see two very rare Taiga Bean Geese. These uncommon Eurasian visitors have been consistently hanging out in the river over the last couple months. This offers a remarkable opportunity for West Coast birding enthusiasts. Taiga Bean Geese show dark chocolate-brown heads, pale-edged…
The Northern Hawk Owl in Ladner, excited birders late last winter. It patrolled open fields bordered by scattered fir trees where it found a place to roost. This rare visitor chose the area for its abundant voles and wide, unobstructed hunting views. Its long tail and hawk-like posture helped it scan efficiently from exposed perches….
A Blue Grosbeak photographed in Summerland, British Columbia last summer drew strong interest from local birders. This vivid blue songbird is an uncommon visitor to the Okanagan Valley. The bird was first found and documented by a local birder, Markus Weilmeier who captured clear photos confirming the identification. Those images quickly circulated within the regional…
The Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher in Ramsey Canyon Reserve is a striking summer visitor, bringing tropical flair to Arizona’s sky islands. Bold streaks cover its pale yellow breast while a rusty tail flashes as it flits between sycamores. This bird nests in tree cavities, often choosing large sycamores that dominate canyon habitats. Its range stretches from the…
The South Okanagan in British Columbia is one of Canada’s top birding destinations. Its desert valleys and forested mountains support rare birds. This area is the only desert in Canada and is the northern extent of the Mohave desert. Birders exploring this region encounter unique habitats filled with species rarely seen elsewhere in Canada. It’s…
At the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center in Texas, we watched a Tri-colored Heron hunt with deliberate steps. This heron is identified by blue-gray upperparts, rufous neck and crown, clean white belly, and white stripe down the neck. Its long, pointed bill and armored shins make it easy to hunt small fish and…
