Photo ABCs

Gray Thrasher

The gray thrasher is one of five birds found only in Baja California. Here one sits atop a cactus near Todos Santos.

Loggerhead Shrike

A loggerhead shrike, photographed recently near the Salton Sea.

Northern Shoveler

A northern shoveler, shot recently at Lindo Lake, Lakeside, California.

Virgin of Izamal

Pilgrims come by the thousands to Izamal, Yucatan, especially on December 8, the day of the Festival of the Virgin of Izamal. Here, hundreds of candles are left in front of a picture of the virgin.

Jaguar and popsicles

A souvenir jaguar carving awaits a buyer in front of a popsicle advertisement, near the ruins of Cobá, Yucatan.

Social Flycatcher?

I believe this is a social flycatcher (it could be a great kiskadee) posing on ruins at Uxmal, in the Yucatan.

Rescued Parrot

Iona Chamberlin has restored a lovely hacienda on the outskirts of Merida, Yucatan, the Hacienda San Pedro Nohpat, and converted it to a bed and breakfast. She also rescues injured parrots. Here is one named Chicky. It may be a yellow-lored parrot.

Squirrel Cuckoo

A Squirrel Cuckoo, photographed near Merida, Yucatan:

Canivet's Emerald Hummingbird

Canivet's Emerald Hummingbird, photographed near Merida, Yucatan.

Turquoise-browed Motmot

One of the most fascinating and beautiful birds with one of the coolest names!

This motmot was photographed at the Dzibilchatún Mayan ruins, not far from Merida, Yucatan.