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(Endangered)

Chris

Date taken: Feb 21 2023

At the surprise of Ricardo Martinez and several others, I spotted this species (not knowing what it was). On showing the photo, the field marks are all there for Santa Marta Bush-tyrant. Unfortunately for everyone the bird immediately disappeared and no better photos could be managed - apologies for that. Cuchillo San Lorenzo, Santa Marta Mountains.

Date uploaded: Mar 11 2023

Comments (3):
Sue Bishop: Nice you could get some endemics.
Chris: I believe we saw 10 endemics that morning…a special place.

Black-throated Tody-Tyrant (2)

Hemitriccus granadensis

Chris

Colombia

Date taken: Feb 21 2023

Living up to reputation of being quiet and inconspicuous, another species in difficult photo conditions. Cuchillo San Lorenzo, Santa Marta Mountains.

Date uploaded: Mar 10 2023

Comments (2):
BrianMorin: Very difficult to capture birds in the jungle with limitations from both light and vegetation. This species is particularly challenging because it blends in so well. At least you were able to get a sharp focus.
Sue Bishop: Cute little guy.

Mountain Elaenia (3)

Elaenia frantzii

Chris

Colombia

Date taken: Feb 21 2023

At Cuchillo San Lorenzo, Santa Marta Mountains

Date uploaded: Mar 10 2023

Comments (2):
Sue Bishop: Nice. We also saw this in Panama
Chris: Will be anxious to hear about your trip

Streaked Xenops (1)

Xenops rutilans

Chris

Colombia

Date taken: Feb 21 2023

Aside from managing something in focus, about the only good thing with this photo is that it shows the somewhat unique upturned bill. This bird was located (thinking it was a woodpecker) with a loud tapping near the Eco Lodge at Cuchillo San Lorenzo

Date uploaded: Mar 10 2023

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Montane Woodcreeper (2)

Lepidocolaptes lacrymiger

Chris

Colombia

Date taken: Feb 21 2023

Another species that appeared for a few moments only, and in tough lighting.

Date uploaded: Mar 10 2023

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Band-tailed Guan (1)

Penelope argyrotis

Chris

Colombia

Date taken: Feb 21 2023

Tough conditions in the early morning but a new species for me and for the site. Santa Marta mountains - Cuchillo San Lorenzo.

Date uploaded: Mar 8 2023

Comments (3):
BrianMorin: It's a good thing the bird has that throat accent colour or it would be easy to miss.
Chris: That was the surprise…with very little light, that is the actual colour observed and photographed so I’m not sure how that occurred in those conditions.

White-necked Jacobin (62)

Florisuga mellivora

Chris

Colombia

Date taken: Feb 22 2023

Sen at Minca, Santa Marta.

Date uploaded: Mar 8 2023

Comments (2):
Sue Bishop: Another one of our favorites.
Chris: What a treat to see

Streak-capped Spinetail (1)

Cranioleuca hellmayri

Chris

Colombia

Date taken: Feb 21 2023

A brief encounter with another special species thanks to the hard work of Ricardo Martinez at Cuchillo San Lorenzo, Santa Marta.

Date uploaded: Mar 8 2023

Comments (2):
BrianMorin: That pose shows off the bird's camouflage well.
Chris: The behaviour of this species was interesting. Quick movements and awkward positions. Unfortunately it didn’t stay more than a few seconds.

Yellow-crowned Redstart (1)

Myioborus flavivertex

Chris

Colombia

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Date taken: Feb 21 2023

Part of a spectacular day with the help of expert birdwatcher and biologist Ricardo Martinez. One of the special birds of Santa Marta, seen at Cuchillo San Lorenzo.

Date uploaded: Mar 2 2023

Comments (1):
BrianMorin: Nice colour on this warbler.

Santa Marta Parakeet (1)

Pyrrhura viridicata

(Endangered)

Chris

Colombia

Date taken: Feb 21 2023

Keeping a big distance and behind vegetation, we managed to see a Santa Marta Parakeet for a minute or so. Probably the rarest bird of the trip - one can only hope for better days ahead. Cuchillo San Lorenzo, Santa Marta Mountains.

Date uploaded: Mar 1 2023

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