The Mexican portion of the Yucatán Peninsula encompasses the states of Campeche, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo, a remarkable landscape of tropical forests, ancient Maya cities, coastal wetlands, and turquoise Caribbean waters. From the towering ruins of Calakmul deep within the forests of Campeche to the region’s diverse birdlife and extraordinary natural history, my travels have revealed a fascinating intersection of wildlife, culture, and history. The photographs and stories below reflect my encounters with the birds, landscapes, and places that make this corner of Mexico so memorable.
WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS FROM MEXICO’S YUCATAN PENINSULA
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A 4 “Yucatán” Bird Day
As I looked ahead to the list of birds that would be “lifers” (never observed before) for me in the Yucatán peninsula there were upwards…
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A Squirrel Moment – Squirrel Cuckoo that is
Ranging from mid-Mexico down through central South America, the Squirrel Cuckoo is common and is most often seen in gliding from one tree to another,…
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Holy Batcave – Batman
Taking a slight deviation from my theme of Yucatan Birds, one of the biggest Holy Guacamole moments was actually of a different kind of flying…
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Let’s Groove Tonight
Groove-billed Ani – Crotophaga sulcirostris Ranging from the tip of Northern Chile to the lowlands of Southern Texas, the Groove-billed Ani is a member of…