Our neighbours have interesting habits; they stay up all night, chatting in a foreign language and making loud calls late at night. At sunrise, they greet the new morning cheerfully, with ruffled feathers and charming smiles. Our neighbours are not your usual residents; they are a small group of about six Yellow-Crowned Night Herons (Nyctanassa… Continue reading The Yellow-Crowned Night Heron: a ruby-eyed beauty
Author: merlinofseixal
the Lesser Antillean Bullfinch: a relative of the Galapagos Finches
The Lesser Antillean Bullfinches are seed-eating birds in the Tanager family (Thraupidae). They are closely related to the Galapagos Finches, which helped inspire Darwin’s theory of natural selection. Although Lesser Antillean Bullfinches have strong beaks for crushing hard seeds, they are flexible eaters that enjoy various foods like ripe fruit, nectar, and insects. They use… Continue reading the Lesser Antillean Bullfinch: a relative of the Galapagos Finches
The Grey Kingbird: a Tyrant Ruler
I often see him perched on a mangrove tree, standing tall with his head held high and eyes bright with assertiveness. Dressed simply, he flies gracefully, diving to catch an insect and then chasing away a passing bird. His loud calls of “Pit-pitiri-ri-ree! Pitcherreee!” ring out through his territory, and I can almost picture him… Continue reading The Grey Kingbird: a Tyrant Ruler
The Tropical Mockingbird: a keen-eyed songster
I really like Tropical Mockingbirds. Their stylish grey and white feathers and bold personalities make them unique. Their smart eyes seem to say, “Hey, human, I’m watching you…” Face Recognition and Memory Yes, they are always watching and can remember you. A 2009 study by biologists at the University of Florida found that Mockingbirds can… Continue reading The Tropical Mockingbird: a keen-eyed songster
Birdy: The spectacled Thrush
This post is dedicated to an amazing little bird affectionately known as Birdy. Birdy was a nestling Spectacled Thrush that I rescued, raised, and successfully released into his natural habitat a few years ago. He came to us as a weak creature caught in our cat’s jaws, but he left as a determined, incredibly charismatic… Continue reading Birdy: The spectacled Thrush
The Magnificent Frigatebird: a bird of the clouds
The Magnificent Frigate Bird, known as the man-of-war, pirate bird, and hurricane bird, is a striking presence in the Caribbean sea. It captures prey from the ocean and chases other seabirds, showcasing its strength while soaring high in the sky. Spanish and Portuguese sailors from centuries ago were amazed when they first saw this impressive… Continue reading The Magnificent Frigatebird: a bird of the clouds
Mr. Brown Pelican: what an unusual bird you are
As I walked along the wide white sands of River Antoine beach on Grenada’s northeast coast, a stunning scene unfolded before me. A large bird with an ivory head and nearly six-foot wings stretched out, supported by a curled neck and a big bill, flew across the hazy blue sky, reminding me of a bygone… Continue reading Mr. Brown Pelican: what an unusual bird you are
The Laughing Gull: an unruly witch
Ka-ka-ka-ka-ka! ka-ka-ka-ka-ka… We had just anchored in Carriacou, a small island north of Grenada, following a lively sail along Grenada’s east coast, when the sound of laughter permeated the atmosphere. I found myself envisioning witches ascending upon their broomsticks. Nearby, a loud spectacle was occurring; something beneath the water’s surface had captured the attention of… Continue reading The Laughing Gull: an unruly witch
BELA'S BIRDS 