A kayak trip through the said Mangroves brought me up close and personal with some of the specialities, such as the retiring Boat-billed Heron and the spectacular Bare-throated Tiger Heron. More abundant were Yellow-crowned and Black-crowned Night Herons, Our guide spotted a colourful American Pygmy Kingfisher darting around as well. Out in the open water, we were soon into an Osprey, Common Black Hawk and a Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture. Closer to the water, both species of Cormorants and Frigatebirds were aplenty.
Back on dry ground and I picked out some Palm Warblers, a Dusky-capped Flycatcher, and this fine Ladder-back Woodpecker destroying some grubs.
Wilson's Warbler and Common Yellowthroat were added to the list, as were Red-winged Blackbird and Savannah Sparrow.
Down on the pier at Celestun, this Reddish Egret was following every move made by the local fishermen. He shared the pier with Royal Terns and Laughing Gulls, whilst Brown Pelicans and Frigates were regular overhead.
At the harbour, I picked up a Common Tern and this migrant Eastern Kingbird.
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