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  1. Turquoise Jay

    Turquoise Jay

    Many beautiful colors in neotropical birds, but blue is my favorite. This bird, a Turquoise Jay, is certainly a beautiful shade of blue. It also is very "Jay-like" in its behaviors. Anyone who is familiar with the USA's Blue Jays would be very familiar with these birds. Shot with a Canon R5...
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    • Category: Central & South America & Mexico
  2. bajadreamer

    Comment by 'bajadreamer' in media 'King Vulture checking me out.'

    Great shot. Laguna del Lagarto Lodge-one of my favorite lodges! Always good photo ops there.
  3. bajadreamer

    Comment by 'bajadreamer' in media 'Wire-tailed Manakin'

    Nice shot of a beautiful bird. Your shot does him justice!
  4. bajadreamer

    Comment by 'bajadreamer' in media 'Yellow-winged Tanager'

    Great bird and image. Glad to see you back in Latin America.
  5. Scarlet-bellied-Mountain-Tanager-Zuro-Loma.jpg

    Scarlet-bellied-Mountain-Tanager-Zuro-Loma.jpg

    Getting this shot involved a significant hike near Nono, Ecuador. Sometimes I have to remember that a 26 year old guide thinks differently than I do (at 75 yo) about a "flat" hike to get to a fruiting tree that tanagers frequent.
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    • Comments: 5
    • Category: Central & South America & Mexico
  6. Golden-rumped-Euphonia-PBG.jpg

    Golden-rumped-Euphonia-PBG.jpg

    There is no substitute for local knowledge. This image of a Golden-rumped Euphonia was taken at Puembo Bird Garden near Quito, Ecuador. I had this bird on my "must see" list for a number of years and told the owner of the lodge, Mercedes Rivadeneira that I really wanted to see and photograph...
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    • Category: Central & South America & Mexico
  7. bajadreamer

    New Mexico, Sandia Crest

    I am sorry this is a late reply. I believe the gift shop closes every winter. Not sure how early. Yes, the feeders are still stocked (weather permitting). The local Audubon group does this at least 2x per week. I was there in Jan of 2022; lots of snow and the road was closed 1 day out of 3...
  8. bajadreamer

    Brazil Question: anyone use Traventu Tour Company for Brazil or anywhere else?

    Thank you for your thoughts. We will see. Amazing how many of these lodges, especially in the Pantanal, are already sold out for 2023.
  9. Rose-faced-Parrot

    Rose-faced-Parrot

    Usually a high canopy or fly over bird
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    • Category: Central & South America & Mexico
  10. Black-Solitaire

    Black-Solitaire

    More often heard than seen
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    • Comments: 5
    • Category: Central & South America & Mexico
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    Arenal/La Fortuna, Costa Rica

    Certainly. One of my friends who used him (about 3 weeks ago) who is very experienced birder and has traveled extensively, stated Nestor was one of the best he had used. "Sonar ears and Xray/Telescopic" eyes was the description.
  12. bajadreamer

    Brazil Question: anyone use Traventu Tour Company for Brazil or anywhere else?

    We are considering a June, 2023, trip to SE Brazil. The first 10 days of the trip would be arranged by this company. Small group, 4 maximum, with emphasis on photography. The second 10 days will be independent and likely centered around Itororo Lodge (partially as a result of the great report...
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    Atlantic Rainforest of Rio de Janeiro, Itororo Lodge, South-East Brazil

    Wow! Great report. I am headed to this area in June of 2023 and this report settled the deal-will include Itororo Lodge.
  14. bajadreamer

    Brazil Atlantic Rainforest

    Thank you. I have seen some YouTube videos on this lodge and will look into it.
  15. bajadreamer

    Arenal/La Fortuna, Costa Rica

    This guide is highly recommended; I have personally never used him, but have friends who have. Nestor Villalobos Rojas [email protected]
  16. bajadreamer

    Brazil Atlantic Rainforest

    We are considering a trip to this area in July of 2023. We will use a tour service for 2 weeks, primarily south of Sao Paulo, but want to extend the trip to stay at some of lodges north of Sao Paulo or even north of Rio de Janeiro. Any suggestions for lodges? We are photographers, not...
  17. bajadreamer

    Recommendations for Brazil Atlantic rainforest

    We are interested in a trip to the Atlantic rainforest of Brazil in 2023. We are interested in bird photography only, not birdwatching. Any recommendations for lodges, tour companies, guides, etc. Jim
  18. American-Wigeon-Rancho-Calavera-pr-ps-flat.jpg

    American-Wigeon-Rancho-Calavera-pr-ps-flat.jpg

    Early morning clean up
    • bajadreamer
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    • Comments: 6
    • Category: North America
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    Comment by 'bajadreamer' in media 'American White Pelican'

    Very nice. You did a great job of getting a very tough exposure right. Nice feather detail in the whites without losing the blacks entirely.
  20. bajadreamer

    Panama guide recommendations

    Thank you for the information. Just setting up a trip to Panama and this will come in handy.
  21. bajadreamer

    Budget travel advice

    I have traveled and birded southern Mexico several times and would certainly recommend Oaxaca as a starting point. Roque Antonio Santiago ([email protected]) has been terrific in the two times I have used his services. He will pick you up at the Oaxaca airport and in 7 days will...
  22. Steller's Jay

    Steller's Jay

    Certain birds, although common, still "Wow!" me
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    • Category: North America
  23. Scaly-breasted-Munia

    Scaly-breasted-Munia

    These birds, although once escapees, are now nesting in San Diego CA. Their numbers are increasing dramatically.
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    • Category: North America
  24. bajadreamer

    Would not recommend Peru Birding Tours

    I have dealt with scores of guides and lodges, mostly in Latin America, over the last 10 years. Most have been great; some only adequate, but even with some language barriers, I have never felt taken advantage of. This last trip to Peru, in August and September or 2021, changed that. I would...
  25. bajadreamer

    Ecuador

    I have spent quite a bit of time in the northern Ecuador area, both East and West slope, including Rio Napo and Mindo. While I am more of a bird photographer than birder, per se, let me know if you would like to discuss our experiences.
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