For me, deciding on an inventory, even a brief one, of favourite birds as a birdwatcher, chook photographer, is an endeavor each enchanting and daunting. The avian world gives an astonishing number of species, every with distinctive magnificence, behaviors and songs, each chook sighting brings a brand new thrill and discovery, favourites change nearly day by day.
Listed here are 7 birds which have captivated me with their magnificence, habits, and the enjoyment they create once I spot and {photograph} them within the wild. I hope you the reader would even be impressed and recognize these great creatures as a lot as I do.
Scarlet Ibis.
The Scarlet Ibis is certainly one of two nationwide birds of Trinidad and Tobago and because of this it’s not troublesome to see why it made my checklist.
The adults sport a vibrant crimson color with black wing ideas, whereas the juveniles show a crimson, black and white colouration which occurs to be the colors of the Trinidad and Tobago Nationwide Flag. The Scarlet Ibis may be seen feeding or roosting within the many mangroves and wetlands on the islands and are a vacationer attraction.
Osprey
The migratory Osprey, additionally known as the Fish Hawk, is an incredible hunter, I first noticed this chook hovering above the waters of the Gulf of Paria in South Trinidad, little question with its sharp eyes scanning for fish.
This specific {photograph} was taken one wet morning whereas on a tour of the Godinho Swamp which is separated from the Gulf of Paria by the coastal freeway. Typically whereas driving alongside this freeway, one would possibly observe the Osprey in flight with its catch or devouring it excessive up within the tall Mangrove timber.
Resplendent Quetzal
The Resplendent Quetzal, with its iridescent inexperienced and crimson feathers and the male’s lengthy tail throughout mating season, is a wide ranging marvel. Ever since I began photographing birds, I wished to seize the Quetzal on digital camera, and though they are often seen in Panama, Costa Rica is taken into account top-of-the-line locations on the earth to see these birds.
With this in thoughts, I traveled to the cloud forests of San Gerardo de Dota in Costa Rica in search of the Quetzal and was properly rewarded as I used to be in a position to see and {photograph} a number of of those birds, generally proper inside the lodges’ compound. The sightings made them an on the spot favorite. Additionally, the Quetzal’s affiliation with historic civilizations just like the Mayans and Aztecs provides to its attract, making it not solely a chook, however an emblem of historical past and tradition.
Olive Inexperienced Toucanet
The primary time I noticed the Olive Inexperienced Toucanet, I used to be birding the Valle de Antón, Panama, its delicate but placing coloration—particularly the mix of olive inexperienced and blue—makes it a visible deal with for birdwatchers and photographers alike.
I get pleasure from this Toucanet’s playful habits, hopping from department to department in quest of fruit. It’s curious nature and vibrant colours make it a pleasure to {photograph} and observe.
Crimson-legged Honeycreeper
The Crimson-legged Honeycreeper is a small, vibrant chook, its electrical blue feathers and vibrant crimson legs towards the inexperienced foliage makes it an incredible image.
I’m captivated by its vitality and the way in which it appears to gentle up the timber and shrubs with its presence. This chook’s placing look and vigorous habits makes it a pleasure to {photograph} and a favourite of mine.
Tanagers
Tanagers are a giant favorite of mine. They arrive in so many various colors and mixture of colors and may be discovered all through the Americas and Caribbean Area.
The Tanagers are on my checklist of favourites not solely due to the big variety and their colors, however just because they by no means let me down.
I can at all times depend on seeing a Tanager at any time when I’m out birding, making certain my time within the area is at all times productive.
Northern Cardinal
This male Northern Cardinal was photographed in Central Park, New York. It boasts placing crimson feathers that stand out towards the leafless branches, particularly throughout early spring.
Its distinctive crest provides to its regal look and for anybody with a digital camera, capturing the cardinal’s vibrant crimson towards the backdrop of Central Park is a rewarding expertise. Their high-pitched metallic chips and sequence of loud, candy whistles are a pleasant sound that echoes by means of the park. The feminine, although much less vibrant, nonetheless displays delicate magnificence.
My checklist of “present favorite” birds will, I’m positive, change as time goes by, some will stay favourites whereas others will fall of the checklist and make method for brand new ones, the checklist will develop. One factor will probably be sure although, every chook that I’ve the great fortune to see, and {photograph} will at all times have a particular place in my reminiscence and my assortment of images.
