Two years ago, I was fortunate to discover Nature Explorers Anguilla, the lone – and wonderfully so – ecotour company on this fabulous little island. Here are more highlights to the three days we went out together on my recent trip down, which included a wonderfual array of birds, and most any wild life and sea life that crossed our path….
We started our first day early with a sunrise view from Sandy Hill Bay, which seemed to set the tone for all the beauty we’d continue to see during the week!
Snowy Egret with breeding plumage 
How different birds can look in flight, with their fancy feathers! 
Brown Pelican: Strike the pose! 
Goats! 
Semipalmated Sandpiper, here for the winter before it heads back to the Tundra to breed – wow! 
Tricolored Heron – fancy! 
American Kestrel 
Chillin’ birds: White-cheeked Pintails and Lesser Yellowlegs 
Gray Kingbird – yup, he really is King! 
Semipalmated Plover giving a little hop and show. This cutie is also a summer Tundra bird! 
Lesser Antillean Bullfinch. Handsome! 
A rare treat on Anguilla, the American Flamingo. I’m told this is the returning male, named Martin. Hello, Martin! 
Brown Pelican taking flight. The blue on its belly is the reflection of that beautiful turquoise Caribbean water! 
The critically endangered Hawksbill sea Turtle – beautiful, and humbling to see!
Fetching the World 
Oh how wonderful. ❤ I'm afraid flamingos have gone by now but I'm sure many other species are looking forward to pose for you. 😉
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There will be plenty!!!! 😊
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Your ability to capture birds is impressive. I try and try, but only rarely get so lucky. I’m just not fast enough, pulling my camera up to my face. These are stunning photos. I’m glad I took a look. 🙂
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Thank you Crystal, I enjoy sharing what I am able to capture (yes sometimes quick handedly!) with others. It’s really what photography is all about 😉
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