“A Mouth Full?” Great Blue Heron chicks at nest
“American Gothic” Wood Stork pair at nest
“Rosacea” Cattle Egret with Roseate Spoonbill wings
“Double Crown” Tricolored Heron pair during breeding season
“A Pair of Eyes?” Black Vulture
“Fish Eyes” Great Egret with prey and all have yellow eyes
“Shhh! Silence, no mocking!” Tropical Mockingbird
“Cross Bills” Great Egret chicks vying for food from nearby parent
“Two Filters” American Flamingos filter feeding
“White Tongue?” Great Egret with wing feather
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REFERENCES
Sal a Pajarear Yucatan, Birds & Reserves of the Yucatan Peninsula, A Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America
Cherie Pittillo, “nature inspired,” photographer and author, explores nature everywhere she goes. She’s identified 56 bird species in her Merida, Yucatan backyard view. Her monthly column features anecdotes about birding in Merida, Yucatan and also wildlife beyond the Yucatan.
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