Category: Mexico

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: Alamos, art, Buff-collared Nightjar, field sketching, Mexico, tour, WINGS, workshop Posted on

Buff-collared Nightjar / Field Sketching Workshop

Years ago in the village of Alamos in Sonora, Mexico, Alan, Beth Russell and I stumbled across this Buff-collared Nightjar. (Maybe stumbled across isn’t quite right––we were out on that chilly night specifically to look for one!) The bird was nestled under a street lamp … Continue readingBuff-collared Nightjar / Field Sketching Workshop