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  1. Maroon Jay

    Advice for NZ Trip in May

    Take a trip to Tiritiri Matangi Island. Rare native flightless birds are common there, including Kiwis and penguins. Most people go for day trips, but I recommend booking an overnight stay at the government cabin to see night birds. I did not see any penguins during the day there, but I saw some...
  2. Maroon Jay

    Birdguides for Ciapas, Mexico

    This guy is a professional guide, but he is just a small one-man company. He is much cheaper than others in the area, and he has his own property for birding. He does not have a website, but you can find him on Facebook at Ecotouristica Las Ninfas. His name is Cesar. Or telephone 52 958 107 3736
  3. Maroon Jay

    Poll & petition: proposed cull of almost half a million Barred Owls

    It depends on the definition of "invasive." For me, an invasive species is one such as House Sparrows or rats that humans bring intentionally or unintentionally from another country. Or one that is moved by humans from one part of a country to another. Is an animal that expands its range on...
  4. Maroon Jay

    Birdguides for Ciapas, Mexico

    I can give you a good guide in Huatulco if you are going there.
  5. Maroon Jay

    Help with my school assignment

    I have seen Arctic Terns in Alaska and northern Canada, not on your list.
  6. Maroon Jay

    Galapagos ideas for short 3 day trip based on San Cristobal

    If you will be there in five days, it is kind of late to book very far ahead. However, I booked several tours with just a few days notice. Seymour Norte is the best island for birds if you don't have much time. Email Galapagos Path now to make a reservation. On Santa Cruz, check out the...
  7. Maroon Jay

    Galapagos ideas for short 3 day trip based on San Cristobal

    I went on several day trips to small islands. I went to Bartolome, Dauphne Major, Seymour Norte, Sante Fe, Las Tintorias and others. You can make arrangements with any of the many tour agencies along the main street in Puerto Ayora. You don't need to book too far in advance. A few days is...
  8. Maroon Jay

    Galapagos ideas for short 3 day trip based on San Cristobal

    El Chato Ranch, where you can see giant tortoises. You can also see them at the Darwin Centre but these are captive animals. The ones at El Chato are much bigger and roaming free. You can also take a boat trip to the island of North Seymour to see birds and land iguanas and do some snorkeling.
  9. Maroon Jay

    Crossbilled Cimson-rumped Toucanet

    I photographed this Crimson-rumped Toucanet in Ecuador that has a severely crossed bill. It seemed to be eating ok. Perhaps it is not a problem. What would have caused this?
  10. Maroon Jay

    Hi from Mexico

    Hi Mike, I will be in Mexico City in early May for a few days. Do you want to get together for a one-day birding trip? If you are available, send me a message. Thanks.
  11. Maroon Jay

    Small Tree Finch bill colour

    Small Tree Finch, female, Galapagos. Why do some of them have an orange bill and some have a black bill? If you look at photos of them on ebird you will see both. (not counting males). Do they change colour during breeding season or as they get older? I also have one that has an...
  12. Maroon Jay

    Dictionary of English Bird Names

    In my spare time _which is not much), I study Middle English and read books in Middle English. I am in possession of an antique English Dictionary. You must go back to the Middle Ages to see why some of these bird names originated and what they mean. For example, why is a Redstart called a...
  13. Maroon Jay

    Namibia and Botswana Sep 2024

    I shortened the trip to 25 days because I found a vehicle rental company that allows me to leave the vehicle in Botswana and fly back to Namibia. If you are interested I will send an itinerary.
  14. Maroon Jay

    Hi from Mexico

    Hi Miguel. Welcome to Birdforum. Great photos. Where did you photograph the Red Warbler (Cardellina rubra). I have seen and photographed them a few times but could not get a nice photo like yours. I travel to Mexico often. Will be there again in April or May.
  15. Maroon Jay

    NZ Field Guide

    I used Birds of New Zealand by Fitter and Merton. A good Princeton book. Published in 2011. I don't know if there is a newer edition. Has photos of birds, not drawings. With more than one photo of most birds. Also, there is the Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand by Robertson and...
  16. Maroon Jay

    Namibia and Botswana Sep 2024

    Have three people so far. Looking for a 4th. We will rent a vehicle and travel mostly on our own but with a few guided day trips and a boat trip in Botswana and a side trip to Victoria Falls. 34 days. Expensive but a lot cheaper than a guided safari. Also, a safari tour will be with...
  17. Maroon Jay

    Mexico, Portugal, Jamaica, Africa, Brazil Chile

    Hi, I also do a lot of travelling without guided tours. I am currently in Mexico on my way home from Galapagos. I spend a month island hopping in Galapagos without a tour or cruise ship. A month in Galapagos cost me what most people pay for one week on a tour in a cruise ship. I am...
  18. Maroon Jay

    Storm Petrel

    Thanks Neils, I agree it is probably Elliotts. But not 100% sure so I asked a guide who works for Galapagos National Park and he was sure it was Elliots. Thank you.
  19. Maroon Jay

    Storm Petrel

    Thank you very much. Too bad I didn't see the underside. Going out on some boat trips the next two days so hope to see another.
  20. Maroon Jay

    Storm Petrel

    I think you are correct about it not being Band-rumped because of the legs sticking out the back. But Wilson's is not present in Galapagos, I am now thinking White-vented although I was unable to see the white patch on the underside. Can someone confirm?
  21. Maroon Jay

    Storm Petrel

    There are many Storm-petrels that are similar. I marked this one as Band-rumped but am not positive. Photo taken in Galapagos.
  22. Maroon Jay

    Birding in Yucatan Tips

    At any of the ruins, check around the edge of the site, near the forest. Most tourists stay near the pyramids and ruins. I have found lots of birds at the edges of the sites.
  23. Maroon Jay

    What souvenirs do you keep from foreign trips?

    I get a little carved wood figurine of my favourite birds that I have seen in my travels. I am currently in Galapagos and I got a Blue-footed Booby. At home from previous trips I have a toucan, a Cock-of-the-rock, a Marvelous Spatuletail and others. Sometimes I get something other than a bird...
  24. Maroon Jay

    Sad in Galapagos

    I am currently in Galapagos. Two of the areas that I planned to visit are closed due to avian flu. So I guess I will never get to see the Red-footed Booby or the Waved Albatross. There are a total of three closed areas: Genovesa Island, Punta Pitt on San Cristobal and Espanola Island. One...
  25. Maroon Jay

    Ecuador eastern slope birding

    Most of the lodges around Quito will pick up people at the airport. At some lodges this is included free, for some pickup is free but you pay to return and for others you pay both ways. Paz de Aves will pick up people at the airport and return for $99. To be fair, their lodge is a long way...
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