Birds and critters

[eggshells]

I just got back and got some photos to share. Though I am quite disappointed as I could have gotten better opportunities to make better photos. By the time I took this photos, it was our last day and the wind was blowing and the critters are not sitting still.

My wife and I went hiking in the jungle and saw some owls, woodpecker, vultures and other birds. Unfortunately, I just got my crappy point and shoot with me so I was not able to get photos of those.

But here are the ones that I got. I may need some help on ID'ing some.

A cute humming bird... Cuban emerald ~ Chlorostilbon ricordii


Chlorostilbon ricordii by paphioman, on Flickr


Chlorostilbon ricordii by paphioman, on Flickr


Chlorostilbon ricordii by paphioman, on Flickr

 

[Erythrone]

What a cutie!!! Nic pics!

 

[eggshells]

Brown Pelican

Brown Pelican ~ Pelicanus occidentalis

These guys were amazing. Watching them hunt is a treat. Again, the first day we arrived. You can watch these guys up close and plentiful when there was little wind.


Pelecanus occidentalis by paphioman, on Flickr

 

[eggshells]

Plenty of these guys

Cuban crow ~ Corvus nasicus


Corvus nasicus by paphioman, on Flickr

 

[eggshells]

I like this one though I have not ID'd it yet. Maybe someone can help?


_DSC0287 by paphioman, on Flickr

 

[eggshells]

Northern mockingbird ~ Mimus Polyglottos


_DSC0474 by paphioman, on Flickr


_DSC0189 by paphioman, on Flickr

 

[eggshells]

Some lizards

Anolis alisonii


Anolis alisonii by paphioman, on Flickr


Anolis alisonii by paphioman, on Flickr

 

[eggshells]

Anolis sagrei


Anolis sagrei by paphioman, on Flickr

 

[eggshells]

No ID yet. Little guys is hanging out on these huge agave plants.


_DSC0012 by paphioman, on Flickr

 

[Denver]

Another one that i have not ID'd yet


_DSC0474 by paphioman, on Flickr


_DSC0189 by paphioman, on Flickr

I'm no bird expert, but that looks a lot like a common Northern Mockingbird to me...Mimus polyglottos.

 

[eggshells]

I'm no bird expert, but that looks a lot like a common Northern Mockingbird to me...Mimus polyglottos.

Thanks you are correct. I will edit the name now.

 

[eggshells]

Is this common ground dove Columbina passerina?


Columbina passerina by paphioman, on Flickr

 

[NYEric]

WOW! Sasketchewan is like a tropical paradise this time of year!

 

[phrag guy]

nice shots

 

[SlipperFan]

Great photos, eggshells! How did you get that hummingbird to sit so still for you?

 

[eggshells]

I sneak up on it and with the help of a 300mm lens.

But they have been pretty friendly, I think they are used to people being around and not disturbing them so they don't really care until you get super close.

 

[eggshells]

Some more pelicans.

Man, I might need to sell some of my beloved collection to afford a full frame and a telephoto lens.


Pelanus occidentalis by paphioman, on Flickr


Pelanus occidentalis by paphioman, on Flickr


Pelanus occidentalis by paphioman, on Flickr


Pelanus occidentalis by paphioman, on Flickr

 

[abax]

Hummingbird photos that are in focus are good hummingbird photos. It's nice to see someplace that's
WARM. Thank you.

 

[cnycharles]

Hummingbird photos that are in focus are good hummingbird photos. It's nice to see someplace that's
WARM. Thank you.

Ditto to all! And advice Clark's given me concerning buying canon equipment (if you want new lenses), 'buy refurbished'- less expensive but still a good warranty

 

[JeanLux]

Very cool pics!!!! (ain't there some black dog missing? ok, not a bird, nore a critter) Jean