Category: Hooded Oriole

Categories: Baja California, Common Ground-Dove, Gilded Flicker, Hooded Oriole, Mexico, Rough-winged Swallow, San Jose del Cabo Estuary, White-collared Seedeater Posted on

Cinnamon-rumped Seedeaters and Friends

A rich site like the San José del Cabo Estuary invites exploring, especially in the cool early morning hours. Besides the waterbirds and celebrated Belding’s Yellowthroats, many other species thrive in the riparian habitat. This must be the world epicenter for Hooded Orioles! A splendid … Continue readingCinnamon-rumped Seedeaters and Friends

Categories: Baja California, Baja Spinytail Iguana, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Cabo San Lucas, endemic, Gila Woodpecker, Gray Thrasher, Hooded Oriole, nest, Xantus' Hummingbird Posted on

Miraflores, a Village in Baja

North of San José del Cabo, and nestled at the foot of the Sierra de la Laguna, is the very beautiful Mexican village of Miraflores. We drive around the village, searching for Xantus’ Hummingbirds, and find them foraging in the flower gardens. A female Xantus’ … Continue readingMiraflores, a Village in Baja