Thursday 7th
April I took Peter (Netherlands) and Malek (Netherlands) on a bird walk. A
Great White Egret was the first bird of interest at first light flying over the
lagoon. Whistling Heron and a Ringed Kingfisher followed making their regular
trip across the lagoon.
The small group
positioned themselves in the water at an opening giving a good view of most of
the seasonal pond. The regular species were present on the pond. I noticed a
bromeliad in flower within a few metres of our position. This plant was to
provide us with fantastic views of three species of hummingbird, Planalto
Hermit which is the largest of the three with its long white tipped tail made
regular visits to this plant hovering within a few feet of us on a couple of
occasions only to whizz off just as quickly as it appeared.
A Gilded Hummingbird and a Glistening-bellied Emerald played a game of cat and mouse in between fuel
stops at the bromeliad.
The pond also has
Great Kiskadee but it is always prudent to keep your eyes peeled as a
Boat-billed Flycatcher with its heavier chest and boat like bill will appear at
the top of a tree.Social Flycatchers
which are also similar to the Kiskadee but smaller with a short bill are also
present.
A personal favourite
of mine a Pearly-vented Tody-tyrant added itself to the list having given a
series of contact calls before flying into the tree giving the group excellent
views.
During the walk back
to the base a Cattle Tyrant a pair of Blue Dacnis and a Chestnut-vented
Conebill gave good views along the forest edge.
A good couple of
hours spent with excellent views of the hummingbirds.
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