Addendum from Sept 26 @ 1715 hrs approx heard loud calls from hotel balcony subsequently got photos of a Northern Flicker (Woodpecker species) which is not a lifer. The two of you who read this tripe must be bored rigid by now cos I certainly am 🤥 💀.
Sept 27 approx 0700 hrs a/m Flicker calling loudly again outside balcony.
Western mangrove approx 0900 hrs 3 Newbies appeared, one a Mangrove Cuckoo is a lifer; t'other 2 a suspected non breeding plumaged Spotted Sandpiper (subject to confirmation) and Brown Pelican which is an old sparring partner.
The usual suspects all present.
Eastern mangrove: a newbie here Tricoloured Heron otherwise same old crowd except Killdeer now at 4 birds.
Western mangrove pm: Pelican still here as is a Green Heron & Great White Egret. Got cheesed off birding so went for a swim; it weren't me wot scared the sharks off 😅.
Pleasant surprise on the beach outside of hotel a single Turnstone doing what the species does best, ignoring people and allowing for close up shots.
