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BACKYARD BIRDING IN MERIDA, YUCATAN AND BEYOND – DOUBLE TAKES: WHIMSICAL PHOTOS

by Yucatan Times
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“A Mouth Full?” Great Blue Heron chicks at nest

A Mouth Full?

 

“American Gothic” Wood Stork pair at nest

American Gothic

 

“Rosacea” Cattle Egret with Roseate Spoonbill wings

Rosacea

 

“Double Crown” Tricolored Heron pair during breeding season

Double Crown

 

“A Pair of Eyes?” Black Vulture

A Pair of Eyes

 

“Fish Eyes” Great Egret with prey and all have yellow eyes

Fish Eyes

 

“Shhh! Silence, no mocking!” Tropical Mockingbird

Shhhh! Silence, no mocking!

 

“Cross Bills” Great Egret chicks vying for food from nearby parent

Cross Bills

 

“Two Filters” American Flamingos filter feeding

Two Filters

 

“White Tongue?” Great Egret with wing feather

White Tongue_

 

GO OUTDOORS TO EXPERIENCE NATURE’S SURPRISING WONDERS!

 

REFERENCES

Sal a Pajarear Yucatan, Birds & Reserves of the Yucatan Peninsula, A Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America

 

Cherie Pittillo, “nature inspired,” photographer and author, explores nature everywhere she goes. She’s identified 56 bird species in her Merida, Yucatan backyard view. Her monthly column features anecdotes about birding in Merida, Yucatan and also wildlife beyond the Yucatan.

Contact: [email protected]  All rights reserved, ©Cherie Pittillo

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5 comments

bruce krucke March 7, 2019 - 9:32 pm

Cute pictures! I like to see the humor in nature too.

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Cherie Pittillo March 8, 2019 - 7:13 pm

Thanks, Bruce. I know you see humor in nature and in me too!

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Diane Nunn March 8, 2019 - 5:56 pm

?Lovin’ these photos!

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Cherie Pittillo March 8, 2019 - 7:15 pm

Thank you, Diane! Something different and fun. Of course I often “see” this in nature, gain a chuckle or two, and thought I’d share a few.

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Merle Pittillo March 11, 2019 - 6:26 am

Beautiful pictures and always amazing to me! Remember I am limited to cardinals sparrows crows
Etc! Enjoy learning from your columns and awesome photos!!

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