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MAGELLANIC WOODPECKER

A unique woodpecker of the temperate forests of the Southern Cone (Chile & Argentina).

We visited the PN Tierra del Fuego in Argentina twice. Once in 30 October but we did not see it at all, just heard.

We went back 19 November to exact same area but this time our luck was sided with Mother Nature. We found a small group of Argentians watching "un pájaro grande negro con la cabeza roja" (a large bird, black with a red head). And yes, we found a male first, followed by the female. Our mission was acomplished.

Just take a look of the pictures!!!

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SOME BIRDS FROM MONTAUK, SUFFOLK CO.; NY

During New Year's Eve & the New Year we were at Montauk. The weather was extremely pleasant (7-12º C), unusual for this time of the year (Dec 2022 - Jan 2023). Of of course I had the chance to take some photos of some bird species.

1-Trumpeter Swan, rare sighting in the area.

2-Red-breasted Nuthatch. Handsome little devil seen at Napeague SP.

3-Palm Warbler. Another rarity in the area. This individual was found on a empty lot in downtown Montauk. It is probably the Western race.

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SOME BIRDS FROM EL CALAFATE, SANTA CRUZ. ARGENTINA

Here are three species of birds we saw at RM Laguna Nimez, El Calafate, Provincia Santa Cruz:

1-Magellanic Snipe, Gallinago magellanica

2-Long-tailed Meadowlark, Leistes l. loyca

3-Short-eared Owl, Asio flammeus suinda

4-Austral Negrito, Lessonia rufa

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MY FIRST ARGENTINIAN BIRDS!!!

We arrived quite early this morning (around 0500 h). After clearing migration and customs, we headed to our hotel near the RE Costanera Sur, in the outskirts of Buenos Aires.

As soon there was enough sunlight I went out to check for our first Argentinian birds.

Here is a small sample of them.

More to come when the WiFi is available.

Enjoy the pictures!!!

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SOME OF THE BIRD SPECIES LIKELY TO BE 

FOUND DURING THE BIG DAY

As the time flies, counting the hours to start as early it is possible.  My route will around the Kings Co., NY.  I will visit between 6-7 places to help in this global effort for the conservation of the birds.

I will be posting my results as soon it is possible.

Good luck mañana!!!

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THE BIG DAY IS TOMORROW, 08 OCT 2022!!

I am ready. Are you?  Prepare and be part of this global effort.

See you around tomorrow!!

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BIG DAY OF BIRDING COMING THIS NEXT 

SATURDAY 08 OCTOBER 2022!!

I am getting ready for the upcoming Big Day.  Rain or shine (or too cold) I will be on fields near our home a little after sunrise (0700 h).

Weather conditions predicted for this coming event will be between 9º - 14º C. Sun will be shining.

I will keep you posted for all the species tallied and the places I will visit.  All the areas are in Kings Co., NY.

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OUR LIFETIME TRIP IS COMING SOON!!!

Before this month ends we will flying South to the big city on the south shore of Río de la Plata. 

Ten days later, we officially will be boarding a cruise ship on route the Antarctic.  For almost  3 weeks, visiting Antarctic Peninsula (BAT = British Antarctic Territories), South Georgia, and Las Malvinas (= Falklands).

Back to mainland, we will have a few days more to add more species of birds, mammals, flora, etc.

We will keep you posted as soon we have internet services (at the ship the service has to be paid and it is quite expensive, but we will see what happen while cruising).

The pictures above are some of the field guides, books we are studying for this amazing trip, and of course, looking to add more bird species to our life lists.

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SOME BIRD SPECIES FROM SULLIVAN & 

KINGS COUNTYS, NY

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SOME BIRDS FROM SWITZERLAND -June 2022-!!

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COSTA RICAN BIRDS:  APRIL 2022

During my second visit to Costa Rica this year I had the chance to go birdwatching with some locals.

Here are some pictures taken near my hometown Grecia, Prov. Alajuela.

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SOME BIRD PICTURES FROM GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY & PROSPECT PARK, BROOKLYN; NY

With a kind of rollercoast weather, from cold to nice and warm.  Some visits I made to the near by places like Prospect Park and Green-Wood.

Here a series of pictures and different species of birds observed during this week (07-11 March 2022).

Enjoy them.

Brooklyn is great birding!!!

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CEDAR WAXWING, BOMBYCILLA CEDRORUM

Among the species of birds that started to arrive announcing the coming Spring, the Cedar Waxwing is one my favorite.

I have seen in Prospect Park, Brooklyn large flocks. 

I have seen them eating, sipping water, and the best, posing for my camara.

Here is couple of pictures taken at the Vale of Cashmere, Prospect Park.

Brooklyn is great birding!!!

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THE YEAR 2022 BIRD LIST: AN UPDATE!!

March 2022 is around the corner while February is giving the last kicks.

Almost two months have passed since I started tallying birds species for the current year.

An international trip to Costa Rica gave me 207 species in 9 days of birdwatching.

The numbers are up, and right now (26 Feb 2022) I have seen/heard 283 species of birds.  Costa Rica is up with 207, and USA is at 83.

And the end of March I will be on a plane southbound to Costa Rica.  Hoping to add more species to the Y22L.

Enjoy the pictures!!  More to come soon!!

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SOME COSTA RICAN BIRDS!!

During February 2022 I visited Costa Rica for almost 10 days.  

During that visit, I birded mostly around Alajuela Province.  

Here are few pictures from this trip.

Enjoy them.  More to come when the internet is reestablished.

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MY FIRST SIGHTING OF YELLOW-WINGED 

TANAGER FOR COSTA RICA ON THE XXI CENTURY

During my last visit to Costa Rica, I visited several localities, most of them on the Alajuela Province.

On 08 Feb 2022 I did a loop from Grecia to Bajos de Toro Amarillo, then to Colonia Río Cuarto. From here to Cariblanco, a short visit to Virgen del Socorro, and a last at Cinchona.

In this last place, we saw several species of birds.  Among them, a single individual of the Yellow-winged Tanager, Thraupis abbas.

This species has been reported during the XXI Century since 2009. But there an old record from 1985 (article published in BRENESIA).  This record has the category of NON-OFFICIAL.

Enjoy the pictures more to come!!!

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THE YEAR 2022 AND THE BIRDS!!

Another year just started.  And as usual, I started my Year List on the Eastern most point of the state of NY: Montauk.

We spent the first 2 days there. Added almost 50 sps of birds.  From Montauk to Brooklyn.  

In this last place I visited Prospect Park & Green-Wood Cemetery.

And more recently, a short and quick visit to Jones Beach SP & Point Lookout, in Nassau Co.

As the month of January rolls in, I have almost tallied 70+ sps of birds for the current year.

BROOKLYN IS GREAT BIRDING!!!