Sue,
Yes of course it was the San Blas Jay, thanks for catching that, Still, a lifer though.
I wonder what happened to that group of Orange breasted Buntings, moved elsewhere perhaps?
I know that it can be easy to mix up Tayra and Jaguarundi sightings. I've seen Jaguarundi a few times before and a couple of those sightings were in the presence of a park ranger friend whom I travelled extensively with in Costa Rica.
Luckily I had a very close view of this one as it slinked across the road. It behaved and moved like the individuals I've seen before which always seem skittish. The colouring and body shape were different from that of the Tayras which can have varying degrees of bi colour.
What always struck me about the Jaguarundi proportions is how small its head is relative to its body.
The Tayra I've seen always seemed a bit stockier and have a tiny bit of an awkward waddle in its gait at certain speeds. Certainly not so graceful as the Jaguarundi.
I've encountered a few Tayra in my years here in Central America not to mention having been threatened by them up close a couple of times, which was no fun I can tell you. Always happy to see them though.[/QUOTE
How great to see a jagarundi! I knew as soon as I saw the tayra the second time, it was not a jaguarundi, and that it was what I had seen the first time . I didn't even know tayras existed until I saw one and had to ID what I saw. I didn't see any other color but black on the individual I saw three times, but the feet were too weird for a cat. I did eventually see another with the throat a different color. A friend of mine saw Southern River Otters in the little river that crosses the road. I was so envious! There is so much hiding in that jungle even though it is surrounded by people. I really did love having it as a back yard for three years. I see the OB buntings out on my walks--they just don't seem to at the resort. One sailor here thinks the resort sprays. I don't know--but there are plenty of Great-tailed grackles and house sparrows. They don't hang out in those areas so much though. I hope it's just a timing thing. They are so pretty. Speaking of pretty, I saw a Vermillion Flycatcher this morning--what a gorgeous little bird!
Stay warm!