10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

There is something about a mature rainforest, for example, that cannot be replicated by any human. Humans have altered their habitat for hundreds of years, creating various new habitats that some aspects of nature have come to colonize. When out birding, I prefer completely wild habitat. Yellow-breasted Flycatcher. Piratic Flycatcher.

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10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

This was actually the place where the late Richard ffrench spent much of his time as a music teacher, amassing countless observations of birds that would later form the basis of one of the essential birding guides for Trinidad and Tobago. These scarce residents are rarely seen – and even when visible, are usually quite wary of humans.

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10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 4, 2023

For starters, they don’t fly away from the moment they’re noticed by a human observer and more importantly, they sit very still for pictures. Lesser Antillean Swift Throughout my birding journey in Trinidad and Tobago I have been eyeing the illustration of Streaked Saltator in the field guide.

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10,000 Birds

APRIL 1, 2020

Not being a fan of human structures in my images, I’ve never done much bird photography at home. I enjoyed its close pass without even raising my camera, simply thrilled to be alive and a part of their lives. The Carib Grackles that have recently moved in dominate proceedings and harass the thrushes and tanagers.

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10,000 Birds

JULY 7, 2021

Thankfully, they now have a home here where they can court, build their nest, and raise their young. Life here is experiencing a boon in the face of encroaching human activity, at least in my immediate vicinity. I do miss going out – but I’m not sure how much!

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