Birding Trip to Jamaica -- January 2012
 Liz relaxing at Montego Bay |
January 14. Black River to Montego Bay. After an early exit, we headed for Font Hill Beach Park. We birded the Black Mangrove swamp on the edge of the developed area and saw Northern Waterthrush and lots of other warblers. At mid-day in the developed area, most of us relaxed and swam in the warm waters, but I continued birding, photographing such species at Caribbean Doves, Zenaida Doves, Common Ground Doves, Stolid Flycatchers, and others. In the afternoon, we headed north to Montego Bay in preparation for flights back to the States. After settling into a condo, I staked out a flowering tree and photographed Red-billed Streamertails, Jamaican Mango, and Vervain Hummingbirds. At night, we went downtown to see the nightlife and enjoy a nice dinner overlooking the Caribbean Sea. |
 Sunrise at the hotel |
 Sunrise on our the beach |
 We must be almost home! |
 Early morning quiet on the streets of Black River town |
 Birding dry forest at Font Hill |
 Birding Black Mangrove forest at Font Hill |
 Finding Northern Waterthrush in the Black Mangrove forest |
 Birding along the Caribbean Sea |
 Relaxing mid-day at Font Hill Beach Park |
 Caribbean Dove at Font Hill Beach Park |
 Jamaican Euphonia taking flight at Font Hill Beach Park |
 Zenaida Dove at Font Hill Beach Park |
 Lots of goats along the highways in Jamaica |
 Main highway along southern coast |
 Main highway through small city |
 Main highway in rural area |
 Main highway through a rural town |
 Highway in Montego Bay |
 Red-billed Streamertail hummingbird at Montego Bay |
 Jamaican Mango hummingbird at Montego Bay |
 Bright lights of Montego Bay at dusk |
 Downtown overlooking the sea with bright lights and fancy food |
Note: All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
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