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Streak-crowned Antvireo – Mistico Park, PA
ByMichael Klotz September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

The Streak-crowned Antvireo stayed low in the understory at Mistico Park, moving quietly through the dense vegetation. Its dappled wings blend remarkably well with broken light, leaves, and shadows beneath the forest canopy. Many antbirds use similar camouflage, making movement easier to notice than the birds themselves. The Fasciated Antshrike uses bold barring, while the…

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Dot-winged Antwren – Gamboa, PA
ByMichael Klotz September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

This Dot-winged Antwren was working the dense understory along Pipeline Road in Gamboa, Panama, a classic location for the species. Dot-winged Antwrens often join mixed-species flocks and may take advantage of army-ant swarms moving through the forest. Rather than eating the ants, they pick off insects and other small prey disturbed by the advancing columns….

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Fasciated Antshrike – Pipeline Road Gamboa, PA
ByMichael Klotz September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

Along Pipeline Road in Gamboa, Panama, this male Fasciated Antshrike gave us a great look through the dense rainforest foliage. Its black-and-white barring and bright red eye make it look remarkably similar to a male Barred Antshrike. The Fasciated is the bigger, heavier bird, with finer barring and a noticeably larger, strongly hooked bill. (BirdForum)…

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Birding on Vancouver’s North Shore: 5 Best Mountain Birding Spots
ByMichael Klotz September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

Vancouver’s north shore is one of the most rewarding mountain birding regions in British Columbia. Thanks to its coastal rainforest, mountain streams, subalpine forests and varied elevations, birders can experience a wide range of species within a short distance of Vancouver. Whether you’re visiting or local, these five Vancouver North Shore birding hotspots are worth…

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Tawny-faced Antwren – Mistico Park, CR
ByMichael Klotz September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

This Tawny-faced Antwren kept low in the understory at Mistico Park, Costa Rica. It rarely staying still for more than a few seconds. It made quick jumps from plant to plant, constantly disappearing behind leaves before popping up somewhere nearby. The bird moved within a very loose flock of similarly active understory species like the…

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White-shouldered Tanager – Mistico Park, CR
ByMichael Klotz August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

This White-shouldered Tanager was part of a mixed flock moving quickly through the canopy at Mistico Park near La Fortuna, Costa Rica. From one of the hanging bridges, we watched the flock work through the branches almost at eye level. The male’s glossy black plumage and bold white shoulder patch made him easy to pick…

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Tawny-capped Euphonia – Mistico Park, CR
ByMichael Klotz August 29, 2026August 29, 2026

A Tawny-capped Euphonia was a great find while crossing one of the hanging bridges at Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park. It moved through the canopy as part of a mixed flock, where several species worked together searching for fruit and insects. The male Tawny-capped Euphonia stands out with its tawny-orange crown, black face, dark blue-black…

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Violet-headed Hummingbird – Mistico Park, CR
ByMichael Klotz August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

A Violet-headed Hummingbird worked the purple flowers near the entrance to Mistico Park in Costa Rica. The male’s deep violet-blue crown and throat can look almost black until sunlight catches them at the right angle. A small white spot behind the eye provides another useful field mark. This species favors humid forest edges, clearings, gardens,…

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Ruddy Ground Dove – Las Orquedeas, CR
ByMichael Klotz August 23, 2026August 23, 2026

Our Costa Rica birding tour through Arenal and La Fortuna gave us plenty to watch without travelling far from our hotel. We spotted this Ruddy Ground Dove at Las Orquideas, tucked among the broad tropical leaves and bright heliconia. Ruddy Ground Doves are common throughout much of Costa Rica, especially around gardens, farmland, roadsides, and…

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White-tailed Ptarmigan – Whistlers Peak, AB
ByMichael Klotz August 21, 2026September 8, 2026

This White-tailed Ptarmigan was a special find high on Whistlers Peak above the Jasper SkyTram in Alberta. We found three of these well nicknamed “snow chickens” wandering across the rocky alpine terrain at the summit. White-tailed Ptarmigan live almost entirely above the treeline, making them one of North America’s true high-elevation specialists. Their mottled summer…

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