Tag: birds
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2026-03 A Hidden Gem Near Mérida: Birding at Parque Sihunchen
Mérida, Yucatán — March 12, 2026 Leer en español After the first birding tour with Luis had exceeded every expectation, I reached out to see if he had availability for another outing. He didn’t, but his brother Ramón — whom I had briefly met during that first tour — did. I told them I was…
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2026-03 Xcambó, Sisal, and the Flamingos of Ziz-Ha
When the Detour Becomes the Destination Sisal, Yucatán — March 2026 The original plan was simple: drive to Sisal, spend the morning at the beach, and head to the mangrove in the afternoon. But plans in the Yucatán have a way of improving on themselves if you let them. Sandra and I decided last minute…
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2026-01_Maumee Bay State Park & Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
January 3-4, 2026. A New Year’s Eve snowstorm pushed our plans back by three days, which turned out to be the right call. By January 3rd the storm had passed, leaving behind the kind of cold, still conditions that concentrate wildlife and make for interesting photography — if you’re willing to put yourself out there…
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2025-06_Maumee Bay State Park & Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Overview Sometimes the best trips are the unplanned ones! Back in July, with no camping trips until the middle of August planned, we decided to head to one of our favorite nearby wildlife watching destinations – Maumee Bay State Park and Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, less than 3 hours from home. Despite our many visits,…
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