San Joaquin

Whilst on a preliminary visit to this area ahead of a school camp, I couldn't help noticing the rich birdlife present. Notched up a few bonus lifers.

Aventura Park has a Hummingbird feeder, which was being frequented by some superb Blue-throated Hummingbrids.

Blue-throated Hummingbirds, San Joaquin

The archaeological site of Teroquilla (spelling?) close to San Joaquin was fascinating, and also held some good birds - Violaceous Trogon and Rufous-sided Towhee being the best.

The dramatic landscape of Maconi waterfall was good habitat for Common Raven, Turkey Vultures, Rough-winged Swallows and plenty of singing Canyon Wrens.

Then it was to the Maravillas Waterfalls, a wonderful wooded valley holding Acorn Peckers..

and bird of the day, a Black-headed Nightingale Thrush which showed for long enough to get a good view through the binocs. I wasn't quick enough to snap away at this rare bird, though.