Sorry – not in West Virginia. Am on vacation in Cancun, Mex. Went out yesterday with my favorite Mayan bird guide, Luis Ku, to Coba (an archeological site) and Punta Laguna, a nature preserve nearby. On the way, Luis stopped the car when he spotted it. We climbed out of the car trying to find the toucan. Next, a large group of Collared Aracaris appeared, making my day. I had seen aracaris before but this was my first Keel-billed, which Luis knew. After seeing it fly through the air, I still find it hard to believe there is a reason for the adaptation and that he can actually fly with so much weight up front. I’ll have to Google it.  Other highlights of the day were a Blue-crowned Motmot, a Ruddy Crake, and an Oscellated Turkey. I go out with Luis again next Monday to Muyil and Xel-ha, two other archeological site.

FYI – archeological sites are often prime birding locations in the Yucatan Peninsula as long as one goes early and before the crowds arrive.

Regards

Sandy Sagalkin

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