Up until last week, every Vermilion Flycatcher I ever ran into in my travels was at least a good 200 yards away.
Now I have been to one of the best places in the world, maybe, to hang out with Vermilion Flycatchers: Crooked Tree in Belize, and more specifically, Bird’s Eye View Lodge, where at least two pairs of these gorgeous birds were in the vicinity.
I would walk downstairs from the rooms and around the back and there he would be, greeting me cheerily to his territory.
She was a bit more shy, as girl birds tend to be, but even she was closer than 200 yards away. (Click on the picture for a closer view.)
And the day I caught her doing her toilette after a bath, she was downright close.
Our last day it rained steadily, sometimes offering downpours. He took advantage of the free shower.
I hope to be back soon with many more birds from Belize and a recap of my brief but engrossing experience. I have succumbed to a rhinovirus after coming home late Saturday and cleaning all day Sunday. I went back to work today… And I have to get up early to vote before I go back to work tomorrow. So I’m not feeling too chipper but am glad I went to Belize, where it was 80+ degrees!
Stunning!
Thanks, Julie!
Aren’t they pretty those Vermillion Flycatchers? Welcome back Lisa! 🙂
Thans, HJ! I know they’re probably not very exotic to you but for a midwestern birder line myself i will never get tired of them. 🙂
these are some of my favorite little birds..had them in Arizona..great photos..hope you are feeling better..
Thanks, Syl. It’s going to take the week probably to get rid of this cold but I’ll live. I never knew the Vermilions could be so friendly but I think at least one got to know us during the week.
What a treat.
Thanks. I had to catch myself before I took them for granted.