Morelet’s Seedeater,Sporophila morelleti, Semillero de Collar (Spanish) Enjoy a few feathered friends in two countries with a shared border in no particular…
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BACKYARD BIRDING IN MERIDA, YUCATAN AND BEYOND – SUNNY FLOWERS ON A SUNLESS DAY WITH FEATHERS
Enjoy a few feathered friends among the sunflowers on a sunless day. Each species is a permanent resident of the Yucatan Peninsula…
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Authorities rescue a Guatemalan Quetzal, an endangered species, in Mexico City
The Mexico City Animal Surveillance Brigade rescued a Guatemalan Quetzal, an endangered species, that was trapped in a nine-meter-high tree in the…
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Two men indicted for allegedly killing more than 3,600 birds
Two men who allegedly killed approximately 3,600 birds, including bald eagles and golden eagles, face years in prison and fines up to…
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Creating a bird-friendly garden: A haven for feathered friends
Transforming your garden into a bird-friendly haven not only brings the joy of colorful visitors and delightful melodies but also plays a…
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Birds prevent Volaris flight from landing at Merida Airport
Birds on the runway at Merida International Airport forced the crew of Volaris flight 5196 to circle before landing. The presence of…
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BACKYARD BIRDING IN MERIDA, YUCATAN AND BEYOND-UNPACK YOUR TRUNK: AFRICAN ELEPHANT, PART 1 OF 2
Unpack the trunk, African savanna elephant Three bull African savanna elephants with sleepy looking eyes lumbered quietly by my parked safari vehicle…
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BACKYARD BIRDING IN MERIDA, YUCATAN AND BEYOND-PHOTO ESSAY: “LAND” BIRDS OF PATAGONIA, CHILE, PART 2 OF 2
Austral Thrush, Turdus falcklandii Some Chilean common names of birds are familiar to us in the US and the Yucatan Peninsula such…
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BACKYARD BIRDING IN MERIDA, YUCATAN AND BEYOND-PHOTO ESSAY: “WATER” BIRDS OF PATAGONIA, CHILE, PART 1 OF 2
How exciting to see any avian species I didn’t know existed! Plus others looked familiar to identify them to a family level…
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More than 50 activities at the 22nd Festival of the T´ho Bird
Merida, Yucatan, April 7, 2023.- With more than 50 educational and ecotourism activities, the 22nd edition of the Toh Bird Festival is…