Every year, a pair of Grenada Flycatchers makes their home in a trunk cavity of our Ice Cream Bean tree. The first sign of their presence is a somewhat mournful “quip…quip…quip…quip…” — a sound so pure that it resembles raindrops softly falling on a tranquil pond. Grenada Flycatchers (Myiarchus nugator) are only found in the… Continue reading Observing Grenada Flycatchers: A Yearly Ritual
Tag: Land Birds
Discover the Sweet Bananaquit Bird
“Yellow birdUp high in banana treeYellow birdYou sit all alone like meDid your lady friend leave the nest again?That is very bad, Makes me feel so sadYou can fly away, In the sky awayYou more lucky than me…” Did you know that the Bananaquit is the “yellow bird” featured in Harry Belafonte’s iconic calypso? Calypso,… Continue reading Discover the Sweet Bananaquit Bird
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
BELA'S BIRDS 