While birding the south, we were lucky to see the Lucifer Hummingbird in Arizona, a species with a limited U.S. range. The Lucifer Hummingbird ranges from northern Mexico into southern Arizona, where birders can spot it during summer visits. At Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary in the Huachuca Mountains, this dazzling hummingbird joins an incredible lineup…
White Terns (Gygis alba), also known locally as Manu o Kū, are elegant seabirds common around Honolulu and Waikiki Beach. Their snow-white plumage, long pointed wings, and dark eyes make them easy to spot above hotels and palm-lined streets. Uniquely, these birds balance a single egg on open branches, often choosing plumeria trees near the…
A Brief History of Reifel Bird Sanctuary The George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary has been a protected haven for birds and nature lovers since the 1960s. The Sanctuary is located on Westham Island in Delta, BC. Originally farmland owned by the Reifel family, the property was transformed into a sanctuary by George Reifel. He…
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…
The Bronzed Cowbird in Tulum is hard to miss with it’s red eyes and glossy black feathers. It ranges from the southern U.S. through Mexico and down into South America. Instead of raising its own chicks, this bird sneaks its eggs into the nests of others. This is outsourcing at its finest. Males of this…
On the outskirts of Coba Laguna, this Limpkin looked like it had just stepped out of nature’s spin cycle. It had its wings out, feathers askew, and probably questioning its life choices after a rainstorm. Native to Florida, the Caribbean, and much of Central and South America, Limpkins are specialists in one thing: apple snails….
At the Coba Ruins in the Yucatán, we came across an Ocellated Turkey walking calmly near the pyramid. This colorful bird is related to the Wild Turkey found in the eastern United States, but it looks very different. Its feathers shine with green, blue, and copper tones. Bright orange warts cover its head, giving it…
While birding near Laguna Muyil with Eddy from Aracari Tours, we had a great sighting of a juvenile Yucatan Jay. It was perched quietly along a shaded forest trail. The bird already showed its deep blue wings and tail. Its body was still mostly dark, a sign of its young age. The yellow bill and…
Roseate spoonbills sweeping over coastal mangroves and elusive Limpkins lurking in the reeds. This is South Florida birding paradise that blends tropical flair with mainland magic. You can be a seasoned birder chasing lifers or a casual enthusiast looking for a warm winter escape here. This region delivers dazzling diversity year-round. Here’s why birders from all…
After our recent birding trip to Ojai, we headed north in search of two challenging but iconic species. Mountain Quail and Scott’s Oriole can be found when you are birding Carrizo Plain and Pine Mountain Club. This journey took us first from the remote riparian corridors of Apache Canyon. Then a drive through the rare…
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