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Long-tailed Tyrant – Mistico Park, CR
ByMichael Klotz October 18, 2026October 18, 2026

This Long-tailed Tyrant sat still for our tour while perched on a post at Mistico Park near La Fortuna, Costa Rica. Its black plumage, white crown, and exceptionally long tail made it easy to identify. Long-tailed Tyrants range from southern Mexico through Central America and much of tropical South America. Interestingly, the amount of white…

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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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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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Great Curassow Female – Volcan Arenal, CR
ByMichael Klotz August 1, 2026August 1, 2026

A female Great Curassow walked along the road while driving into Arenal Observatory Lodge. Females are much more colorful than the males, with chestnut plumage, a boldly barred tail, and a black-and-white curled crest. Male Great Curassow’s are glossy black with a white belly and a bright yellow knob at the base of the bill….

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Great Curassow – Arenal, CR
ByMichael Klotz July 11, 2026July 11, 2026

The Great Curassow was one of our target birds while in Costa Rica. We found them at the Arenal Observatory Lodge. Seeing this impressive male stride into the clearing made the wait worthwhile. Despite its turkey-like size, Great Curassows can slip through the rainforest surprisingly quiet. This one seemed perfectly comfortable collecting fruit near the…

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Great Kiskadee – Arenal Observatory Lodge, CR
ByMichael Klotz July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

A Great Kiskadee perched in the open at Arenal Observatory Lodge, where forest edges and clearings provide perfect hunting grounds for this widespread flycatcher. The bold black-and-white head pattern, bright yellow belly, and rich chestnut wings make it one of Costa Rica’s easiest birds to identify. The Great Kiskadees is an opportunistic hunters, catching insects…

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Whooping Crane – Aransas NWR, TX
ByMichael Klotz February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Few sights in North American birding feel as meaningful as watching a Whooping Crane at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. This is especially true of one striding through the shallows with a hard-won blue crab dangling from its bill. We took a boat tour with Rockport Birding and Kayak Adventures staring Captain Tommy. The real stars…

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Great Egret at Corn Creek Nevada
ByMichael Klotz October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

The Great Egret (Ardea alba) is a familiar sight at Corn Creek Field Station. They are often seen standing motionless near the ponds or along irrigation ditches. Its tall, slender form and pure white plumage make it easy to identify even at a distance. This species frequents shallow wetlands where it hunts for small fish,…

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Surfbirds on Passage Island, BC
ByMichael Klotz August 31, 2025August 31, 2025

We spotted a flock of Surfbirds (Calidris virgata) on the rocky south shore of Passage Island. They stood out in their bold breeding-phase plumage, black-and-white spotted and perfectly camouflaged among the kelp-covered rocks. We watched them probe the wave-washed crevices for food, a rare sight to see so many together. The island was alive with…

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