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Ushuaia, Argentina (2025)

Thus far I have photographed 708 different species, that is, 6.34% of known species. I use and recommend Cornell’s wonderful Merlin Bird ID app to identify and keep track of different bird species. I also have field reports of my trips to the Brazilian Southeast, Santiago de Chile, the Eastern Brazilian Amazon (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3), Tierra del Fuego, and Costa Rica.


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White-tufted Grebe (Batuco, Chile)

White-tufted Grebe (Batuco, Chile)

Red-tailed Hawk (Watertown, MA)

Red-tailed Hawk (Watertown, MA)

White-throated Toucan (Belém, Brazil)

White-throated Toucan (Belém, Brazil)

Black-browed Albatross (Ushuaia, Argentina)

Black-browed Albatross (Ushuaia, Argentina)

Silver-beaked Tanager, male (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Silver-beaked Tanager, male (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Snowy Egret (Santiago, Chile)

Snowy Egret (Santiago, Chile)

Cocoi Heron (Batuco, Chile)

Cocoi Heron (Batuco, Chile)

Brewer’s Blackbird (Portland, OR)

Brewer’s Blackbird (Portland, OR)

Turkey Vulture (Zapallar, Chile)

Turkey Vulture (Zapallar, Chile)

Downy Woodpecker, male (Magog, QC)

Downy Woodpecker, male (Magog, QC)

Carrion Crow (St Andrews, Scotland)

Carrion Crow (St Andrews, Scotland)

American Kestrel (Santiago, Chile)

American Kestrel (Santiago, Chile)

Seaside Cinclodes (Zapallar, Chile)

Seaside Cinclodes (Zapallar, Chile)

Russet-naped Wood-Rail (Guápiles, Costa Rica)

Russet-naped Wood-Rail (Guápiles, Costa Rica)

Dot-eared Coquette (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Dot-eared Coquette (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Eastern Phoebe (West Point, NY)

Eastern Phoebe (West Point, NY)

Waved Woodpecker (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Waved Woodpecker (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Tree Swallow (Plymouth, MA)

Tree Swallow (Plymouth, MA)

Long-tailed Hermit (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Long-tailed Hermit (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Black-goggled Tanager (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Black-goggled Tanager (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Striated Heron (Belém, Brazil)

Striated Heron (Belém, Brazil)

Sayaca Tanager (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Sayaca Tanager (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Golden-crowned Kinglet (Bar Harbor, ME)

Golden-crowned Kinglet (Bar Harbor, ME)

Golden-crowned Sparrow (Portland, OR)

Golden-crowned Sparrow (Portland, OR)

White-necked Jacobin (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

White-necked Jacobin (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Yellow-faced Grassquit (Platanillo, Costa Rica)

Yellow-faced Grassquit (Platanillo, Costa Rica)

Greylag Goose (Barcelona, Spain)

Greylag Goose (Barcelona, Spain)

Saffron Finch (Brasília, Brazil)

Saffron Finch (Brasília, Brazil)

Mallard, male (Arlington, MA)

Mallard, male (Arlington, MA)

American Tree Sparrow (Toronto, ON)

American Tree Sparrow (Toronto, ON)

Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Marin County, CA)

Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Marin County, CA)

Great Kiskadee (Belém, Brazil)

Great Kiskadee (Belém, Brazil)

Mourning Sierra Finch (Santiago, Chile)

Mourning Sierra Finch (Santiago, Chile)

House Sparrow, male (Somerville, MA)

House Sparrow, male (Somerville, MA)

Swallow-tailed Manakin (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Swallow-tailed Manakin (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Mistletoe Tyrannulet (Tilarán, Costa Rica)

Mistletoe Tyrannulet (Tilarán, Costa Rica)

Barred Antshrike (Platanillo, Costa Rica)

Barred Antshrike (Platanillo, Costa Rica)

Rock Pipit (North Berwick, Scotland)

Rock Pipit (North Berwick, Scotland)

Shiny Cowbird, female (Santiago, Chile)

Shiny Cowbird, female (Santiago, Chile)

Ruddy Ground Dove (Poconé, Brazil)

Ruddy Ground Dove (Poconé, Brazil)

American Herring Gull (Gloucester, MA)

American Herring Gull (Gloucester, MA)

Buff-throated Saltator (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Buff-throated Saltator (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Plain-mantled Tit-Spinetail (Santiago, Chile)

Plain-mantled Tit-Spinetail (Santiago, Chile)

Peregrine Falcon (San José de Maipo, Chile)

Peregrine Falcon (San José de Maipo, Chile)

Smooth-billed Ani (Macapá, Brazil)

Smooth-billed Ani (Macapá, Brazil)

American Wigeon (Delta, BC)

American Wigeon (Delta, BC)

Clay-colored Thrush (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Clay-colored Thrush (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Hudsonian Whimbrel (Zapallar, Chile)

Hudsonian Whimbrel (Zapallar, Chile)

Brown Jay (La Tigra, Costa Rica)

Brown Jay (La Tigra, Costa Rica)

Resplendent Quetzal, male (Tilarán, Costa Rica)

Resplendent Quetzal, male (Tilarán, Costa Rica)

King Penguin (Porvenir, Chile)

King Penguin (Porvenir, Chile)

Violet Sabrewing (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Violet Sabrewing (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Campo Flicker (Poconé, Brazil)

Campo Flicker (Poconé, Brazil)

Common Raven (Eureka, CA)

Common Raven (Eureka, CA)

Common Tody-Flycatcher (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Common Tody-Flycatcher (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Brown Violetear (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Brown Violetear (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

White Wagtail (North Berwick, Scotland)

White Wagtail (North Berwick, Scotland)

Wrentit (Marin County, CA)

Wrentit (Marin County, CA)

Semipalmated Plover (Stone Harbor, NJ)

Semipalmated Plover (Stone Harbor, NJ)

Olive-backed Euphonia (La Tigra, Costa Rica)

Olive-backed Euphonia (La Tigra, Costa Rica)

Horned Grebe (Middletown, RI)

Horned Grebe (Middletown, RI)

Golden Parakeet (Belém, Brazil)

Golden Parakeet (Belém, Brazil)

Grayish Baywing (Poconé, Brazil)

Grayish Baywing (Poconé, Brazil)

Great Curassow (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Great Curassow (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Patagonian Sierra Finch, female (Ushuaia, Argentina)

Patagonian Sierra Finch, female (Ushuaia, Argentina)

White-crested Guan (Parauapebas, Brazil)

White-crested Guan (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Blue Jay (Watertown, MA)

Blue Jay (Watertown, MA)

Many-colored Rush Tyrant (Cartagena, Chile)

Many-colored Rush Tyrant (Cartagena, Chile)

Atlantic Puffin (Boothbay Harbor, ME)

Atlantic Puffin (Boothbay Harbor, ME)

Green Thorntail (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Green Thorntail (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Northern Yellow Warbler (Concord, MA)

Northern Yellow Warbler (Concord, MA)

Burnished-buff Tanager (Brasília, Brazil)

Burnished-buff Tanager (Brasília, Brazil)

White-crowned Sparrow (Marin County, CA)

White-crowned Sparrow (Marin County, CA)

Southern House Wren (Santiago, Chile)

Southern House Wren (Santiago, Chile)

Palm Tanager (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Palm Tanager (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Common Grackle (Watertown, MA)

Common Grackle (Watertown, MA)

Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle (Santiago, Chile)

Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle (Santiago, Chile)

Ruddy Turnstone (Stone Harbor, NJ)

Ruddy Turnstone (Stone Harbor, NJ)

Jabiru (Poconé, Brazil)

Jabiru (Poconé, Brazil)

Sanderling (Middletown, RI)

Sanderling (Middletown, RI)

Common Wood-Pigeon (Edinburgh, Scotland)

Common Wood-Pigeon (Edinburgh, Scotland)

Northern Cardinal, male (Watertown, MA)

Northern Cardinal, male (Watertown, MA)

Rufous-collared Sparrow (Las Cruces, Chile)

Rufous-collared Sparrow (Las Cruces, Chile)

Mute Swan (Arlington, MA)

Mute Swan (Arlington, MA)

Chilean Mockingbird (Santiago, Chile)

Chilean Mockingbird (Santiago, Chile)

Scarlet-rumped Tanager (La Tigra, Costa Rica)

Scarlet-rumped Tanager (La Tigra, Costa Rica)

White-rumped Monjita (Poconé, Brazil)

White-rumped Monjita (Poconé, Brazil)

Rufous-backed Robin (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Rufous-backed Robin (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Collared Redstart (Tilarán, Costa Rica)

Collared Redstart (Tilarán, Costa Rica)

Double-crested Cormorant (Galloway, NJ)

Double-crested Cormorant (Galloway, NJ)

Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Guápiles, Costa Rica)

Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Guápiles, Costa Rica)

Savannah Sparrow (Plymouth, MA)

Savannah Sparrow (Plymouth, MA)

Crested Guan (La Tigra, Costa Rica)

Crested Guan (La Tigra, Costa Rica)

Northern Gannet (North Berwick, Scotland)

Northern Gannet (North Berwick, Scotland)

Tropical Kingbird (Cuiabá, Brazil)

Tropical Kingbird (Cuiabá, Brazil)

Violet-capped Woodnymph (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Violet-capped Woodnymph (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

American Pygmy Kingfisher (Macapá, Brazil)

American Pygmy Kingfisher (Macapá, Brazil)

Gray Catbird (Newburyport, MA)

Gray Catbird (Newburyport, MA)

House Finch, male (Kennebunk, ME)

House Finch, male (Kennebunk, ME)

Common Eider (St Andrews, Scotland)

Common Eider (St Andrews, Scotland)

Piping Plover (Newburyport, MA)

Piping Plover (Newburyport, MA)

Anna’s Hummingbird (Delta, BC)

Anna’s Hummingbird (Delta, BC)

Brown-chested Martin (Poconé, Brazil)

Brown-chested Martin (Poconé, Brazil)

Variegated Flycatcher (Belém, Brazil)

Variegated Flycatcher (Belém, Brazil)

Green-breasted Mango (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Green-breasted Mango (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Tufted Tit-Tyrant (Lapataia, Argentina)

Tufted Tit-Tyrant (Lapataia, Argentina)

Scale-throated Hermit (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Scale-throated Hermit (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Great-tailed Grackle (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Great-tailed Grackle (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Broad-billed Motmot (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Broad-billed Motmot (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Violaceous Euphonia (Brasília, Brazil)

Violaceous Euphonia (Brasília, Brazil)

Northern Pintail (Delta, BC)

Northern Pintail (Delta, BC)

Northern Shoveler (New York, NY)

Northern Shoveler (New York, NY)

Rufous Hornero (Poconé, Brazil)

Rufous Hornero (Poconé, Brazil)

American Robin (Watertown, MA)

American Robin (Watertown, MA)

Southern Lapwing (Belém, Brazil)

Southern Lapwing (Belém, Brazil)

Eared Dove (Santiago, Chile)

Eared Dove (Santiago, Chile)

Black-capped Chickadee (Ipswich, MA)

Black-capped Chickadee (Ipswich, MA)

Black-winged Stilt (El Prat de Llobregat, Spain)

Black-winged Stilt (El Prat de Llobregat, Spain)

Brant (Middletown, RI)

Brant (Middletown, RI)

South American Tern (Ushuaia, Argentina)

South American Tern (Ushuaia, Argentina)

Tufted Duck (Edinburgh, Scotland)

Tufted Duck (Edinburgh, Scotland)

House Finch, female (Lincoln, MA)

House Finch, female (Lincoln, MA)

Moustached Turca (Santiago, Chile)

Moustached Turca (Santiago, Chile)

Blue-gray Tanager (Belém, Brazil)

Blue-gray Tanager (Belém, Brazil)

White-breasted Nuthatch (Ipswich, MA)

White-breasted Nuthatch (Ipswich, MA)

Northern House Wren (Plymouth, MA)

Northern House Wren (Plymouth, MA)

White-collared Manakin (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

White-collared Manakin (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Mallard, female (Delta, BC)

Mallard, female (Delta, BC)

American Crow (Westport, CT)

American Crow (Westport, CT)

Spangle-cheeked Tanager (Tilarán, Costa Rica)

Spangle-cheeked Tanager (Tilarán, Costa Rica)

Rook (St Andrews, Scotland)

Rook (St Andrews, Scotland)

Wattled Jacana (Macapá, Brazil)

Wattled Jacana (Macapá, Brazil)

Brassy-breasted Tanager (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Brassy-breasted Tanager (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Pacific Wren (Humboldt County, CA)

Pacific Wren (Humboldt County, CA)

Black Jacobin (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Black Jacobin (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Black Phoebe (Eureka, CA)

Black Phoebe (Eureka, CA)

Common Yellowthroat (Mashpee, MA)

Common Yellowthroat (Mashpee, MA)

Purple Martin (Chicago, IL)

Purple Martin (Chicago, IL)

White-winged Dove (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

White-winged Dove (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Northern Flicker (Bar Harbor, ME)

Northern Flicker (Bar Harbor, ME)

Killdeer (Hampton, ON)

Killdeer (Hampton, ON)

Little Ringed Plover (El Prat de Llobregat, Spain)

Little Ringed Plover (El Prat de Llobregat, Spain)

Orchard Oriole, female (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Orchard Oriole, female (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Yellow-legged Gull (Barcelona, Spain)

Yellow-legged Gull (Barcelona, Spain)

Blue-vented Hummingbird (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Blue-vented Hummingbird (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Chimango Caracara (Santiago, Chile)

Chimango Caracara (Santiago, Chile)

Downy Woodpecker, female (Lincoln, MA)

Downy Woodpecker, female (Lincoln, MA)

White-barred Piculet (Teresópolis, Brazil)

White-barred Piculet (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Fire-eyed Diucon (Santiago, Chile)

Fire-eyed Diucon (Santiago, Chile)

Glacous-winged Gull (Gold Beach, OR)

Glacous-winged Gull (Gold Beach, OR)

Chipping Sparrow (Plymouth, MA)

Chipping Sparrow (Plymouth, MA)

Eurasian Collared-Dove (Barcelona, Spain)

Eurasian Collared-Dove (Barcelona, Spain)

Curve-billed Thrasher (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Curve-billed Thrasher (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Cooper’s Hawk (Cape May, NJ)

Cooper’s Hawk (Cape May, NJ)

White-winged Swallow (Macapá, Brazil)

White-winged Swallow (Macapá, Brazil)

Pale-breasted Thrush (Belém, Brazil)

Pale-breasted Thrush (Belém, Brazil)

Tufted Titmouse (Ipswich, MA)

Tufted Titmouse (Ipswich, MA)

Inca Dove (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Inca Dove (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Red-winged Blackbird (Concord, MA)

Red-winged Blackbird (Concord, MA)

Northern Mockingbird (Philadelphia, PA)

Northern Mockingbird (Philadelphia, PA)

Crowned Woodnymph (San Carlos, Costa Rica)

Crowned Woodnymph (San Carlos, Costa Rica)

Yellow-bellied Elaenia (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Yellow-bellied Elaenia (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Blue-and-yellow Macaw (Brasília, Brazil)

Blue-and-yellow Macaw (Brasília, Brazil)

Eurasian Magpie (Edinburgh, Scotland)

Eurasian Magpie (Edinburgh, Scotland)

Austral Blackbird (Santiago, Chile)

Austral Blackbird (Santiago, Chile)

Vermilion Flycatcher (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Vermilion Flycatcher (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Great Blue Heron (Concord, MA)

Great Blue Heron (Concord, MA)

Diuca Finch (Batuco, Chile)

Diuca Finch (Batuco, Chile)

Willet (Chatham, MA)

Willet (Chatham, MA)

Mourning Dove (South Bend, IN)

Mourning Dove (South Bend, IN)

Brown-headed Cowbird (Watertown, MA)

Brown-headed Cowbird (Watertown, MA)

Crescent-chested Puffbird (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Crescent-chested Puffbird (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Long-tailed Meadowlark, male (Santiago, Chile)

Long-tailed Meadowlark, male (Santiago, Chile)

Black-striped Sparrow (La Tigra, Costa Rica)

Black-striped Sparrow (La Tigra, Costa Rica)

Monk Parakeet (Barcelona, Spain)

Monk Parakeet (Barcelona, Spain)

White-rumped Sandpiper (Rio Grande, Argentina)

White-rumped Sandpiper (Rio Grande, Argentina)

Rufous Motmot (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Rufous Motmot (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Red-legged Seriema (Poconé, Brazil)

Red-legged Seriema (Poconé, Brazil)

Bicolored Antbird (San Ramón, Costa Rica)

Bicolored Antbird (San Ramón, Costa Rica)

Crested Caracara (Rio Grande, Argentina)

Crested Caracara (Rio Grande, Argentina)

Helmeted Guineafowl (Brasília, Brazil)

Helmeted Guineafowl (Brasília, Brazil)

Masked Water-Tyrant (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

Masked Water-Tyrant (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

Helmeted Manakin (Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil)

Helmeted Manakin (Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil)

Red-eyed Vireo (New York, NY)

Red-eyed Vireo (New York, NY)

Green-crowned Brilliant (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Green-crowned Brilliant (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Black-fronted Nunbird (Poconé, Brazil)

Black-fronted Nunbird (Poconé, Brazil)

Green Kingfisher (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Green Kingfisher (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Dark-faced Ground-Tyrant (Ushuaia, Argentina)

Dark-faced Ground-Tyrant (Ushuaia, Argentina)

Burrowing Owl (Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil)

Burrowing Owl (Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil)

Snowcap (San Ramón, Costa Rica)

Snowcap (San Ramón, Costa Rica)

Reddish Hermit (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Reddish Hermit (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Forster’s Tern (Galloway, NJ)

Forster’s Tern (Galloway, NJ)

Rufous-tailed Jacamar (Brasília, Brazil)

Rufous-tailed Jacamar (Brasília, Brazil)

Meadow Pipit (St Andrews, Scotland)

Meadow Pipit (St Andrews, Scotland)

Bluish-gray Saltator (Cuiabá, Brazil)

Bluish-gray Saltator (Cuiabá, Brazil)

Three-wattled Bellbird (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Three-wattled Bellbird (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Gray-cowled Wood-Rail (Belém, Brazil)

Gray-cowled Wood-Rail (Belém, Brazil)

Royal Tern (Miami Beach, FL)

Royal Tern (Miami Beach, FL)

Lesser Violetear (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Lesser Violetear (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Harlequin Duck (Middletown, RI)

Harlequin Duck (Middletown, RI)

Cream-colored Woodpecker, male (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Cream-colored Woodpecker, male (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Black Skimmer (Mashpee, MA)

Black Skimmer (Mashpee, MA)

Bald Eagle (Newburyport, MA)

Bald Eagle (Newburyport, MA)

Semipalmated Sandpiper (Newburyport, MA)

Semipalmated Sandpiper (Newburyport, MA)

Cedar Waxwing (Boston, MA)

Cedar Waxwing (Boston, MA)

Black-and-white Warbler (Philadelphia, PA)

Black-and-white Warbler (Philadelphia, PA)

Mexican Duck (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Mexican Duck (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Ruffed Grouse (Magog, QC)

Ruffed Grouse (Magog, QC)

Plain Xenops (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Plain Xenops (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Northern Cardinal, female (New York, NY)

Northern Cardinal, female (New York, NY)

Great Shrike-Tyrant (San José de Maipo, Chile)

Great Shrike-Tyrant (San José de Maipo, Chile)

Magellanic Penguin (Ushuaia, Argentina)

Magellanic Penguin (Ushuaia, Argentina)

Hooded Gnateater (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Hooded Gnateater (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Ring-billed Gull (Stone Harbor, NJ)

Ring-billed Gull (Stone Harbor, NJ)

Garden Emerald (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Garden Emerald (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Yellow-winged Blackbird, female (Santiago, Chile)

Yellow-winged Blackbird, female (Santiago, Chile)

Coppery-headed Emerald (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Coppery-headed Emerald (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Lesser Kiskadee (Belém, Brazil)

Lesser Kiskadee (Belém, Brazil)

Greater Flamingo (El Prat de Llobregat, Spain)

Greater Flamingo (El Prat de Llobregat, Spain)

Yellow-billed Cardinal (Poconé, Brazil)

Yellow-billed Cardinal (Poconé, Brazil)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Miami Beach, FL)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Miami Beach, FL)

Patagonian Sierra Finch, male (Lapataia, Argentina)

Patagonian Sierra Finch, male (Lapataia, Argentina)

Common Goldeneye (Westport, MA)

Common Goldeneye (Westport, MA)

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck (Belém, Brazil)

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck (Belém, Brazil)

Swainson’s Thrush (Chicago, IL)

Swainson’s Thrush (Chicago, IL)

Orange-eyed Thornbird (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Orange-eyed Thornbird (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Fish Crow (Miami Beach, FL)

Fish Crow (Miami Beach, FL)

White-faced Whistling-Duck (Poconé, Brazil)

White-faced Whistling-Duck (Poconé, Brazil)

Bare-faced Curassow, male (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Bare-faced Curassow, male (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Watertown, MA)

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Watertown, MA)

Rufous-bellied Thrush (Poconé, Brazil)

Rufous-bellied Thrush (Poconé, Brazil)

Yellow-winged Blackbird, male (Santiago, Chile)

Yellow-winged Blackbird, male (Santiago, Chile)

Little Egret (El Prat de Llobregat, Spain)

Little Egret (El Prat de Llobregat, Spain)

Yellow-fronted Woodpecker (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Yellow-fronted Woodpecker (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Sepia-capped Flycatcher (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Sepia-capped Flycatcher (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

White-eared Ground-Sparrow (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

White-eared Ground-Sparrow (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Blue-chested Hummingbird (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Blue-chested Hummingbird (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Yellow-crowned Parrot (Belém, Brazil)

Yellow-crowned Parrot (Belém, Brazil)

White Bellbird, male (Parauapebas, Brazil)

White Bellbird, male (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Wild Turkey (Watertown, MA)

Wild Turkey (Watertown, MA)

Greater Yellowlegs (Eureka, CA)

Greater Yellowlegs (Eureka, CA)

Channel-billed Toucan (Belém, Brazil)

Channel-billed Toucan (Belém, Brazil)

Red-crested Pochard (El Prat de Llobregat, Spain)

Red-crested Pochard (El Prat de Llobregat, Spain)

Scarlet-rumped Cacique (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Scarlet-rumped Cacique (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Baltimore Oriole (Watertown, MA)

Baltimore Oriole (Watertown, MA)

Greater Scaup (Middletown, RI)

Greater Scaup (Middletown, RI)

Eurasian Coot (El Prat de Llobregat, Spain)

Eurasian Coot (El Prat de Llobregat, Spain)

Common Squirrel-Cuckoo (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Common Squirrel-Cuckoo (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Palm Warbler (Watertown, MA)

Palm Warbler (Watertown, MA)

Short-crested Flycatcher (Belém, Brazil)

Short-crested Flycatcher (Belém, Brazil)

Austral Negrito, female (Santo Domingo, Chile)

Austral Negrito, female (Santo Domingo, Chile)

Imperial Cormorant (Ushuaia, Argentina)

Imperial Cormorant (Ushuaia, Argentina)

Orange-crowned Warbler (Coos Bay, OR)

Orange-crowned Warbler (Coos Bay, OR)

Hyacinth Macaw (Poconé, Brazil)

Hyacinth Macaw (Poconé, Brazil)

Short-billed Dowitcher (Delta, BC)

Short-billed Dowitcher (Delta, BC)

Peruvian Pelican (Zapallar, Chile)

Peruvian Pelican (Zapallar, Chile)

Brandt’s Cormorant (San Francisco, CA)

Brandt’s Cormorant (San Francisco, CA)

Marsh Wren (Concord, MA)

Marsh Wren (Concord, MA)

Blue-black Grassquit, female (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Blue-black Grassquit, female (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Common Waxbill (Macapá, Brazil)

Common Waxbill (Macapá, Brazil)

Magnificent Frigatebird (Miami Beach, FL)

Magnificent Frigatebird (Miami Beach, FL)

Wood Duck (Concord, MA)

Wood Duck (Concord, MA)

Dunlin (Stone Harbor, NJ)

Dunlin (Stone Harbor, NJ)

Shiny Cowbird, male (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Shiny Cowbird, male (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Spot-backed Puffbird (Brasília, Brazil)

Spot-backed Puffbird (Brasília, Brazil)

Silver-beaked Tanager, female (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Silver-beaked Tanager, female (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Zeledon’s Antbird (San Ramón, Costa Rica)

Zeledon’s Antbird (San Ramón, Costa Rica)

Coscoroba Swan (Batuco, Chile)

Coscoroba Swan (Batuco, Chile)

Crimson-crested Woodpecker, female (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Crimson-crested Woodpecker, female (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Collared Trogon (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Collared Trogon (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Flavescent Warbler (Brasília, Brazil)

Flavescent Warbler (Brasília, Brazil)

White-throated Thrush (Tilarán, Costa Rica)

White-throated Thrush (Tilarán, Costa Rica)

Patagonian Tyrant (Santiago, Chile)

Patagonian Tyrant (Santiago, Chile)

Western Gull (Cannon Beach, OR)

Western Gull (Cannon Beach, OR)

Green Heron (Baltimore, MD)

Green Heron (Baltimore, MD)

Red-breasted Merganser (Middletown, RI)

Red-breasted Merganser (Middletown, RI)

Purple Honeycreeper, female (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Purple Honeycreeper, female (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Striped Woodpecker, male (Santiago, Chile)

Striped Woodpecker, male (Santiago, Chile)

Andean Condor (Rio Verde, Chile)

Andean Condor (Rio Verde, Chile)

Bewick’s Wren (Portland, OR)

Bewick’s Wren (Portland, OR)

Streaked Flycatcher (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Streaked Flycatcher (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Gray-flanked Cinclodes (Zapallar, Chile)

Gray-flanked Cinclodes (Zapallar, Chile)

Whistling Heron (Poconé, Brazil)

Whistling Heron (Poconé, Brazil)

Brown Creeper (South Welfleet, MA)

Brown Creeper (South Welfleet, MA)

Pale-vented Pigeon (Guápiles, Costa Rica)

Pale-vented Pigeon (Guápiles, Costa Rica)

Southern Beardless-Tyrannulet (Belém, Brazil)

Southern Beardless-Tyrannulet (Belém, Brazil)

Yellowish Flycatcher (Tilarán, Costa Rica)

Yellowish Flycatcher (Tilarán, Costa Rica)

Costa Rican Warbler (Tilarán, Costa Rica)

Costa Rican Warbler (Tilarán, Costa Rica)

Ochraceous Wren (Tilarán, Costa Rica)

Ochraceous Wren (Tilarán, Costa Rica)

Magellanic Oystercatcher (Ushuaia, Argentina)

Magellanic Oystercatcher (Ushuaia, Argentina)

Eastern Kingbird (Newburyport, MA)

Eastern Kingbird (Newburyport, MA)

Gray Gull (Santo Domingo, Chile)

Gray Gull (Santo Domingo, Chile)

Variable Antshrike (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Variable Antshrike (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

American Oystercatcher (Zapallar, Chile)

American Oystercatcher (Zapallar, Chile)

Chilean Skua (Ushuaia, Argentina)

Chilean Skua (Ushuaia, Argentina)

American Goldfinch (Magog, QC)

American Goldfinch (Magog, QC)

Violet-headed Hummingbird (San Carlos, Costa Rica)

Violet-headed Hummingbird (San Carlos, Costa Rica)

Olive-crowned Yellowthroat (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Olive-crowned Yellowthroat (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

White-throated Spadebill (Teresópolis, Brazil)

White-throated Spadebill (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Oriole Blackbird (Macapá, Brazil)

Oriole Blackbird (Macapá, Brazil)

Great Grebe (Las Cruces, Chile)

Great Grebe (Las Cruces, Chile)

Upland Goose, male (Lapataia, Argentina)

Upland Goose, male (Lapataia, Argentina)

Eastern Bluebird (Marshfield, MA)

Eastern Bluebird (Marshfield, MA)

Dark-eyed Junco (Conway, NH)

Dark-eyed Junco (Conway, NH)

White-necked Thrush (Teresópolis, Brazil)

White-necked Thrush (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Creamy-bellied Thrush (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Creamy-bellied Thrush (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Purple-throated Mountain-gem (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Purple-throated Mountain-gem (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Buff-rumped Warbler (San Carlos, Costa Rica)

Buff-rumped Warbler (San Carlos, Costa Rica)

Hoffmann’s Woodpecker (Guápiles, Costa Rica)

Hoffmann’s Woodpecker (Guápiles, Costa Rica)

Greater Yellow-headed Vulture (Macapá, Brazil)

Greater Yellow-headed Vulture (Macapá, Brazil)

Gray-headed Chachalaca (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Gray-headed Chachalaca (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Blackish Nightjar (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Blackish Nightjar (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Keel-billed Toucan (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Keel-billed Toucan (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Picazuro Pigeon (Brasília, Brazil)

Picazuro Pigeon (Brasília, Brazil)

Eurasian Blue Tit (Barcelona, Spain)

Eurasian Blue Tit (Barcelona, Spain)

Gray-hooded Attila (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Gray-hooded Attila (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Dolphin Gull (Ushuaia, Argentina)

Dolphin Gull (Ushuaia, Argentina)

Golden-olive Woodpecker (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Golden-olive Woodpecker (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Capped Heron (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Capped Heron (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Short-billed Miner (Rio Grande, Argentina)

Short-billed Miner (Rio Grande, Argentina)

Buff-necked Ibis (Poconé, Brazil)

Buff-necked Ibis (Poconé, Brazil)

Osprey (South Welfleet, MA)

Osprey (South Welfleet, MA)

Western Sandpiper (Astoria, OR)

Western Sandpiper (Astoria, OR)

Austral Thrush (Santiago, Chile)

Austral Thrush (Santiago, Chile)

European Stonechat (St Andrews, Scotland)

European Stonechat (St Andrews, Scotland)

Pine Siskin (Marin County, CA)

Pine Siskin (Marin County, CA)

Variable Hawk (Santiago, Chile)

Variable Hawk (Santiago, Chile)

Gentoo Penguin (Ushuaia, Argentina)

Gentoo Penguin (Ushuaia, Argentina)

Hooded Merganser (Toronto, ON)

Hooded Merganser (Toronto, ON)

Hermit Thrush (Watertown, MA)

Hermit Thrush (Watertown, MA)

Greater Rhea (Poconé, Brazil)

Greater Rhea (Poconé, Brazil)

Melodious Blackbird (La Tigra, Costa Rica)

Melodious Blackbird (La Tigra, Costa Rica)

Green Hermit (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Green Hermit (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

European Herring Gull (St Andrews, Scotland)

European Herring Gull (St Andrews, Scotland)

Two-banded Plover (Rio Grande, Argentina)

Two-banded Plover (Rio Grande, Argentina)

Cory’s Shearwater (Gloucester, MA)

Cory’s Shearwater (Gloucester, MA)

Golden-bellied Flycatcher (Tilarán, Costa Rica)

Golden-bellied Flycatcher (Tilarán, Costa Rica)

Scaled Dove (Belém, Brazil)

Scaled Dove (Belém, Brazil)

Chestnut-crowned Becard (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Chestnut-crowned Becard (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Black-crested Coquette (San Carlos, Costa Rica)

Black-crested Coquette (San Carlos, Costa Rica)

Swallow-winged Puffbird (Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil)

Swallow-winged Puffbird (Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil)

Black-billed Shrike-Tyrant (San José de Maipo, Chile)

Black-billed Shrike-Tyrant (San José de Maipo, Chile)

Grassland Yellow-Finch (Santiago, Chile)

Grassland Yellow-Finch (Santiago, Chile)

Peach-fronted Parakeet (Poconé, Brazil)

Peach-fronted Parakeet (Poconé, Brazil)

Ruby-crowned Tanager, female (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Ruby-crowned Tanager, female (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

House Sparrow, female (Somerville, MA)

House Sparrow, female (Somerville, MA)

Great Egret (Macapá, Brazil)

Great Egret (Macapá, Brazil)

Brown-hooded Gull (Santo Domingo, Chile)

Brown-hooded Gull (Santo Domingo, Chile)

Black-cowled Oriole (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Black-cowled Oriole (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

White-fronted Nunbird (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

White-fronted Nunbird (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Silvery Grebe (Cartagena, Chile)

Silvery Grebe (Cartagena, Chile)

Red-and-green Macaw (Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil)

Red-and-green Macaw (Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil)

Great Crested Flycatcher (South Welfleet, MA)

Great Crested Flycatcher (South Welfleet, MA)

Large-billed Tern (Poconé, Brazil)

Large-billed Tern (Poconé, Brazil)

Yellow-green Grosbeak (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Yellow-green Grosbeak (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Common Tern (Middletown, RI)

Common Tern (Middletown, RI)

Least Sandpiper (Baltimore, MD)

Least Sandpiper (Baltimore, MD)

Fox Sparrow (Lakeside, OR)

Fox Sparrow (Lakeside, OR)

Buff-throated Woodcreeper (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Buff-throated Woodcreeper (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Chestnut-backed Chickadee (Lincoln City, OR)

Chestnut-backed Chickadee (Lincoln City, OR)

Common Gallinule (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Common Gallinule (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Fork-tailed Woodnymph (Brasília, Brazil)

Fork-tailed Woodnymph (Brasília, Brazil)

Screaming Piha (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Screaming Piha (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Red-legged Honeycreeper (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Red-legged Honeycreeper (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Spot-breasted Antvireo (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Spot-breasted Antvireo (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Wood Stork (Belém, Brazil)

Wood Stork (Belém, Brazil)

Green-backed Trogon (Belém, Brazil)

Green-backed Trogon (Belém, Brazil)

Lesser Yellowlegs (Delta, BC)

Lesser Yellowlegs (Delta, BC)

Willow Flycatcher (Concord, MA)

Willow Flycatcher (Concord, MA)

Gray-crowned Yellowthroat (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Gray-crowned Yellowthroat (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Green-headed Tanager (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Green-headed Tanager (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Great Cormorant (Barcelona, Spain)

Great Cormorant (Barcelona, Spain)

Laughing Gull (Chatham, MA)

Laughing Gull (Chatham, MA)

Jandaya Parakeet (Belém, Brazil)

Jandaya Parakeet (Belém, Brazil)

Scarlet Macaw (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Scarlet Macaw (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Guira Cuckoo (Poconé, Brazil)

Guira Cuckoo (Poconé, Brazil)

Speckled Chachalaca (Belém, Brazil)

Speckled Chachalaca (Belém, Brazil)

Gray-capped Flycatcher (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Gray-capped Flycatcher (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Spotted Towhee (Lincoln City, OR)

Spotted Towhee (Lincoln City, OR)

Gray-headed Tody-Flycatcher (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Gray-headed Tody-Flycatcher (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Long-tailed Meadowlark, female (Santiago, Chile)

Long-tailed Meadowlark, female (Santiago, Chile)

Black-chinned Siskin (San José de Maipo, Chile)

Black-chinned Siskin (San José de Maipo, Chile)

Red-billed Pigeon (La Tigra, Costa Rica)

Red-billed Pigeon (La Tigra, Costa Rica)

Blue Ground Dove (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Blue Ground Dove (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Chaco Chachalaca (Poconé, Brazil)

Chaco Chachalaca (Poconé, Brazil)

Cream-colored Woodpecker, female (Belém, Brazil)

Cream-colored Woodpecker, female (Belém, Brazil)

Northern Rough-winged Swallow (Philadelphia, PA)

Northern Rough-winged Swallow (Philadelphia, PA)

Slate-throated Redstart (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Slate-throated Redstart (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Bufflehead (Gloucester, MA)

Bufflehead (Gloucester, MA)

Upland Goose, female (Lapataia, Argentina)

Upland Goose, female (Lapataia, Argentina)

Slaty-breasted Wood-Rail (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Slaty-breasted Wood-Rail (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Lesser Woodcreeper (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Lesser Woodcreeper (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Lincoln’s Sparrow (Chicago, IL)

Lincoln’s Sparrow (Chicago, IL)

Eastern Towhee (Chatham, MA)

Eastern Towhee (Chatham, MA)

Narrow-billed Woodcreeper (Brasília, Brazil)

Narrow-billed Woodcreeper (Brasília, Brazil)

Golden-crowned Warbler (Brasília, Brazil)

Golden-crowned Warbler (Brasília, Brazil)

Eurasian Blackbird (Edinburgh, Scotland)

Eurasian Blackbird (Edinburgh, Scotland)

Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Milford, CT)

Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Milford, CT)

Ruddy Quail-Dove (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Ruddy Quail-Dove (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Northern Harrier (Marshfield, MA)

Northern Harrier (Marshfield, MA)

Black-headed Nightingale-Thrush (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Black-headed Nightingale-Thrush (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Alpine Swift (El Prat de Llobregat, Spain)

Alpine Swift (El Prat de Llobregat, Spain)

Swallow-tailed Kite (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Swallow-tailed Kite (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer (Guápiles, Costa Rica)

Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer (Guápiles, Costa Rica)

Gray-hooded Sierra Finch (San José de Maipo, Chile)

Gray-hooded Sierra Finch (San José de Maipo, Chile)

Gray-breasted Martin (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Gray-breasted Martin (Parauapebas, Brazil)

White-tailed Kite (Santo Domingo, Chile)

White-tailed Kite (Santo Domingo, Chile)

Southern Antpipit (Brasília, Brazil)

Southern Antpipit (Brasília, Brazil)

Common Pochard (El Prat de Llobregat, Spain)

Common Pochard (El Prat de Llobregat, Spain)

Purple Finch (Bar Harbor, ME)

Purple Finch (Bar Harbor, ME)

Black-necked Swan (Santiago, Chile)

Black-necked Swan (Santiago, Chile)

Cattle Tyrant (Poconé, Brazil)

Cattle Tyrant (Poconé, Brazil)

Black-necked Stilt (Cartagena, Chile)

Black-necked Stilt (Cartagena, Chile)

Torrent tyrannulet (Platanillo, Costa Rica)

Torrent tyrannulet (Platanillo, Costa Rica)

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Watertown, MA)

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Watertown, MA)

Blackish Oystercatcher (Zapallar, Chile)

Blackish Oystercatcher (Zapallar, Chile)

Chilean Swallow (Rio Verde, Chile)

Chilean Swallow (Rio Verde, Chile)

White-throated Sparrow (Conway, NH)

White-throated Sparrow (Conway, NH)

Rusty-margined Flycatcher (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Rusty-margined Flycatcher (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Anhinga (Homestead, FL)

Anhinga (Homestead, FL)

Wedge-billed Woodcreeper (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Wedge-billed Woodcreeper (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Ring-necked Duck (Portland, OR)

Ring-necked Duck (Portland, OR)

Planalto Woodcreeper (São Paulo, Brazil)

Planalto Woodcreeper (São Paulo, Brazil)

Swamp Sparrow (Marshfield, MA)

Swamp Sparrow (Marshfield, MA)

Roadside Hawk (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Roadside Hawk (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Purple Honeycreeper, male (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Purple Honeycreeper, male (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Least Grebe (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Least Grebe (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Yellow-billed Teal (Santiago, Chile)

Yellow-billed Teal (Santiago, Chile)

Common Merganser (Lincoln City, OR)

Common Merganser (Lincoln City, OR)

Wing-barred Seedeater (Macapá, Brazil)

Wing-barred Seedeater (Macapá, Brazil)

Black-bellied Plover (Key Biscayne, FL)

Black-bellied Plover (Key Biscayne, FL)

Sandhill Crane (Delta, BC)

Sandhill Crane (Delta, BC)

Crimson-crested Woodpecker, male (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Crimson-crested Woodpecker, male (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Golden-hooded Tanager (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Golden-hooded Tanager (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Yellow-throated Euphonia (La Tigra, Costa Rica)

Yellow-throated Euphonia (La Tigra, Costa Rica)

Western Cattle-Egret (Barcelona, Spain)

Western Cattle-Egret (Barcelona, Spain)

Variable Seedeater (La Tigra, Costa Rica)

Variable Seedeater (La Tigra, Costa Rica)

Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Ruddy-capped Nightingale-Thrush (Tilarán, Costa Rica)

Ruddy-capped Nightingale-Thrush (Tilarán, Costa Rica)

Plumbeous Ibis (Poconé, Brazil)

Plumbeous Ibis (Poconé, Brazil)

Swainson’s Flycatcher (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Swainson’s Flycatcher (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Northern Parula (Watertown, MA)

Northern Parula (Watertown, MA)

Cinnamon Teal, female (Batuco, Chile)

Cinnamon Teal, female (Batuco, Chile)

Red-bellied Woodpecker (Ipswich, MA)

Red-bellied Woodpecker (Ipswich, MA)

Common Loon (Chatham, MA)

Common Loon (Chatham, MA)

Short-billed Pigeon (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Short-billed Pigeon (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Green Honeycreeper (San Carlos, Costa Rica)

Green Honeycreeper (San Carlos, Costa Rica)

Bronzed Cowbird (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Bronzed Cowbird (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Chiloe Wigeon (Cartagena, Chile)

Chiloe Wigeon (Cartagena, Chile)

Red-throated Ant-Tanager (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Red-throated Ant-Tanager (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Rufescent Tiger-Heron (Belém, Brazil)

Rufescent Tiger-Heron (Belém, Brazil)

Red-fronted Coot (Batuco, Chile)

Red-fronted Coot (Batuco, Chile)

Eastern Wood-Pewee (Plymouth, MA)

Eastern Wood-Pewee (Plymouth, MA)

Common Potoo (La Tigra, Costa Rica)

Common Potoo (La Tigra, Costa Rica)

Snow Bunting (Ware, MA)

Snow Bunting (Ware, MA)

Long-tailed Duck (Gloucester, MA)

Long-tailed Duck (Gloucester, MA)

Swallow-tailed Hummingbird (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Swallow-tailed Hummingbird (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Atlantic Black-throated Trogon (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Atlantic Black-throated Trogon (Teresópolis, Brazil)

American Flamingo (Belém, Brazil)

American Flamingo (Belém, Brazil)

Chestnut-colored Woodpecker (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Chestnut-colored Woodpecker (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Yellow-rumped Cacique (Belém, Brazil)

Yellow-rumped Cacique (Belém, Brazil)

European Robin (Edinburgh, Scotland)

European Robin (Edinburgh, Scotland)

Slaty-tailed Trogon (San Ramón, Costa Rica)

Slaty-tailed Trogon (San Ramón, Costa Rica)

Rock Pigeon (Ellie Ness, Scotland)

Rock Pigeon (Ellie Ness, Scotland)

Montezuma Oropendola (Guápiles, Costa Rica)

Montezuma Oropendola (Guápiles, Costa Rica)

Kelp Gull (Zapallar, Chile)

Kelp Gull (Zapallar, Chile)

Lesson’s Motmot (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Lesson’s Motmot (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Bananaquit (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Bananaquit (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Crimson-collared Tanager (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Crimson-collared Tanager (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Black Vulture (Belém, Brazil)

Black Vulture (Belém, Brazil)

Great Potoo (Belém, Brazil)

Great Potoo (Belém, Brazil)

Acorn Woodpecker (Marin County, CA)

Acorn Woodpecker (Marin County, CA)

Eurasian Skylark (Ellie Ness, Scotland)

Eurasian Skylark (Ellie Ness, Scotland)

Chestnut-headed Oropendola (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Chestnut-headed Oropendola (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

White-browed Foliage-gleaner (Teresópolis, Brazil)

White-browed Foliage-gleaner (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Thorn-tailed Rayadito (Lapataia, Argentina)

Thorn-tailed Rayadito (Lapataia, Argentina)

Orange-winged Parrot (Belém, Brazil)

Orange-winged Parrot (Belém, Brazil)

Boat-tailed Grackle, female (Homestead, FL)

Boat-tailed Grackle, female (Homestead, FL)

Olivaceous Woodcreeper (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Olivaceous Woodcreeper (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Masked Tityra (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Masked Tityra (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

White-eyed Parakeet (Poconé, Brazil)

White-eyed Parakeet (Poconé, Brazil)

Caspian Tern (Chicago, IL)

Caspian Tern (Chicago, IL)

Yellow-throated Toucan (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Yellow-throated Toucan (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Steller’s Jay (Marin County, CA)

Steller’s Jay (Marin County, CA)

Green-barred Woodpecker (Brasília, Brazil)

Green-barred Woodpecker (Brasília, Brazil)

Iceland Gull (Gloucester, MA)

Iceland Gull (Gloucester, MA)

Lineated Woodpecker (Belém, Brazil)

Lineated Woodpecker (Belém, Brazil)

Red Shoveler (Cartagena, Chile)

Red Shoveler (Cartagena, Chile)

Magellanic Cormorant (Ushuaia, Argentina)

Magellanic Cormorant (Ushuaia, Argentina)

Chopi Blackbird (Poconé, Brazil)

Chopi Blackbird (Poconé, Brazil)

Rufous-tailed Plantcutter, male (Santiago, Chile)

Rufous-tailed Plantcutter, male (Santiago, Chile)

Yellow-bellied Seedeater (Brasília, Brazil)

Yellow-bellied Seedeater (Brasília, Brazil)

Scarlet Ibis (Belém, Brazil)

Scarlet Ibis (Belém, Brazil)

Slaty-backed Nightingale-Thrush (Tilarán, Costa Rica)

Slaty-backed Nightingale-Thrush (Tilarán, Costa Rica)

Spectacled Owl (Guápiles, Costa Rica)

Spectacled Owl (Guápiles, Costa Rica)

Crested Duck (Ushuaia, Argentina)

Crested Duck (Ushuaia, Argentina)

Green-backed Firecrown (Las Cruces, Chile)

Green-backed Firecrown (Las Cruces, Chile)

Tropical Parula (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Tropical Parula (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Chestnut-capped Brushfinch (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Chestnut-capped Brushfinch (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Austral Negrito, male (Rio Grande, Argentina)

Austral Negrito, male (Rio Grande, Argentina)

Varied Thrush (Humboldt County, CA)

Varied Thrush (Humboldt County, CA)

Chalk-browed Mockingbird (Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil)

Chalk-browed Mockingbird (Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil)

Savanna Hawk (Poconé, Brazil)

Savanna Hawk (Poconé, Brazil)

Masked Gnatcatcher (Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil)

Masked Gnatcatcher (Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil)

Snowy Owl (Newburyport, MA)

Snowy Owl (Newburyport, MA)

Short-tailed Pygmy-Tyrant (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Short-tailed Pygmy-Tyrant (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Spix’s Woodcreeper (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Spix’s Woodcreeper (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Red-stained Woodpecker, male (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Red-stained Woodpecker, male (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Stripe-tailed Hummingbird (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Stripe-tailed Hummingbird (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Suiriri Flycatcher (Brasília, Brazil)

Suiriri Flycatcher (Brasília, Brazil)

Common Murre (North Berwick, Scotland)

Common Murre (North Berwick, Scotland)

European Starling (Somerville, MA)

European Starling (Somerville, MA)

Ochre-collared Piculet (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Ochre-collared Piculet (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

White-tipped Dove (Teresópolis, Brazil)

White-tipped Dove (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Canada Goose (Boston, MA)

Canada Goose (Boston, MA)

Chestnut-sided Warbler (Cape May, NJ)

Chestnut-sided Warbler (Cape May, NJ)

Streaked Xenops (São Paulo, Brazil)

Streaked Xenops (São Paulo, Brazil)

Amazon Kingfisher (Poconé, Brazil)

Amazon Kingfisher (Poconé, Brazil)

Pearl Kite (Poconé, Brazil)

Pearl Kite (Poconé, Brazil)

Least Tern (Milford, CT)

Least Tern (Milford, CT)

Sunbittern (Poconé, Brazil)

Sunbittern (Poconé, Brazil)

Gadwall (Newburyport, MA)

Gadwall (Newburyport, MA)

Green-winged Teal (Newport, OR)

Green-winged Teal (Newport, OR)

Fiery-tailed Awlbill (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Fiery-tailed Awlbill (Parauapebas, Brazil)

California Quail, female (Santiago, Chile)

California Quail, female (Santiago, Chile)

American Coot (Eureka, CA)

American Coot (Eureka, CA)

Purple Heron (El Prat de Llobregat, Spain)

Purple Heron (El Prat de Llobregat, Spain)

Yellow-chinned Spinetail (Macapá, Brazil)

Yellow-chinned Spinetail (Macapá, Brazil)

Yellow-billed Pintail (Santiago, Chile)

Yellow-billed Pintail (Santiago, Chile)

Spotted Sandpiper (Key Biscayne, FL)

Spotted Sandpiper (Key Biscayne, FL)

Bobolink (Marshfield, MA)

Bobolink (Marshfield, MA)

Song Sparrow (Boston, MA)

Song Sparrow (Boston, MA)

American Black Duck (Westport, MA)

American Black Duck (Westport, MA)

Black Scoter (Middletown, RI)

Black Scoter (Middletown, RI)

Euler’s Flycatcher (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Euler’s Flycatcher (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Laughing Falcon (Belém, Brazil)

Laughing Falcon (Belém, Brazil)

Cinnamon Attila (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Cinnamon Attila (Parauapebas, Brazil)

White Ibis (Homestead, FL)

White Ibis (Homestead, FL)

Silvered Antbird (Belém, Brazil)

Silvered Antbird (Belém, Brazil)

Red-gartered Coot (Colina, Chile)

Red-gartered Coot (Colina, Chile)

Black-faced Ibis (Rio Grande, Argentina)

Black-faced Ibis (Rio Grande, Argentina)

Red-crested Finch (Brasília, Brazil)

Red-crested Finch (Brasília, Brazil)

Black-legged Kittiwake (North Berwick, Scotland)

Black-legged Kittiwake (North Berwick, Scotland)

Arctic Tern (Boothbay Harbor, ME)

Arctic Tern (Boothbay Harbor, ME)

Uniform Finch (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Uniform Finch (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Belted Kingfisher (Norfolk, MA)

Belted Kingfisher (Norfolk, MA)

Cinereous Antshrike (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Cinereous Antshrike (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Plain-crested Elaenia (Brasília, Brazil)

Plain-crested Elaenia (Brasília, Brazil)

Chestnut-collared Swift (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Chestnut-collared Swift (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Picui Ground Dove (Santiago, Chile)

Picui Ground Dove (Santiago, Chile)

Broad-winged Hawk (Galloway, NJ)

Broad-winged Hawk (Galloway, NJ)

Brown Tanager (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Brown Tanager (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Red-stained Woodpecker, female (Belém, Brazil)

Red-stained Woodpecker, female (Belém, Brazil)

Orange-fronted Parakeet (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Orange-fronted Parakeet (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Southern Rough-winged Swallow (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Southern Rough-winged Swallow (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Yellow-headed Caracara (Macapá, Brazil)

Yellow-headed Caracara (Macapá, Brazil)

Eurasian Oystercatcher (Edinburgh, Scotland)

Eurasian Oystercatcher (Edinburgh, Scotland)

Cinnamon-bellied Saltator (Platanillo, Costa Rica)

Cinnamon-bellied Saltator (Platanillo, Costa Rica)

Amazonian Scrub-Flycatcher (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Amazonian Scrub-Flycatcher (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Common Redshank (El Prat de Llobregat, Spain)

Common Redshank (El Prat de Llobregat, Spain)

Sharp-shinned Hawk (Cape May, NJ)

Sharp-shinned Hawk (Cape May, NJ)

Muscovy Duck (Colina, Chile)

Muscovy Duck (Colina, Chile)

Kelp Goose (Ushuaia, Argentina)

Kelp Goose (Ushuaia, Argentina)

European Shag (North Berwick, Scotland)

European Shag (North Berwick, Scotland)

Tropical Gnatcatcher (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Tropical Gnatcatcher (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Sharp-tailed Streamcreeper (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Sharp-tailed Streamcreeper (Teresópolis, Brazil)

American Redstart, female (Watertown, MA)

American Redstart, female (Watertown, MA)

Hairy Woodpecker (Humboldt County, CA)

Hairy Woodpecker (Humboldt County, CA)

Horned Lark (Gloucester, MA)

Horned Lark (Gloucester, MA)

Black Guillemot (Boothbay Harbor, ME)

Black Guillemot (Boothbay Harbor, ME)

Brown Thrasher (Leesburg, VA)

Brown Thrasher (Leesburg, VA)

Gray Hawk (La Tigra, Costa Rica)

Gray Hawk (La Tigra, Costa Rica)

Limpkin (Poconé, Brazil)

Limpkin (Poconé, Brazil)

Golden-crowned Emerald (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Golden-crowned Emerald (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Purple Gallinule (Homestead, FL)

Purple Gallinule (Homestead, FL)

Berylline Hummingbird (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Berylline Hummingbird (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Least Bittern (Newburyport, MA)

Least Bittern (Newburyport, MA)

Black-crowned Tityra (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Black-crowned Tityra (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Blackish Rail (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Blackish Rail (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Eurasian Jackdaw (Sterling, Scotland)

Eurasian Jackdaw (Sterling, Scotland)

White Hawk (Belém, Brazil)

White Hawk (Belém, Brazil)

Black-crowned Night Heron (South Kingstown, RI)

Black-crowned Night Heron (South Kingstown, RI)

Canivet’s Emerald (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Canivet’s Emerald (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Green Oropendola (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Green Oropendola (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

American Avocet (Marin County, CA)

American Avocet (Marin County, CA)

Flying Steamer-Duck (Ushuaia, Argentina)

Flying Steamer-Duck (Ushuaia, Argentina)

Maguari Stork (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Maguari Stork (Parauapebas, Brazil)

American White Pelican (Homestead, FL)

American White Pelican (Homestead, FL)

Speckled Tanager (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Speckled Tanager (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Brown Pelican (Miami Beach, FL)

Brown Pelican (Miami Beach, FL)

Chestnut-bellied Euphonia (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Chestnut-bellied Euphonia (Teresópolis, Brazil)

White-collared Swift (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

White-collared Swift (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

White-throated Treerunner (Ushuaia, Argentina)

White-throated Treerunner (Ushuaia, Argentina)

Long-billed Starthroat (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Long-billed Starthroat (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Red-throated Loon (Middletown, RI)

Red-throated Loon (Middletown, RI)

Mealy Parrot (Belém, Brazil)

Mealy Parrot (Belém, Brazil)

Spot-flanked Gallinule (Cartagena, Chile)

Spot-flanked Gallinule (Cartagena, Chile)

Red-cowled Cardinal (Brasília, Brazil)

Red-cowled Cardinal (Brasília, Brazil)

Streak-headed Woodcreeper (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Streak-headed Woodcreeper (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Lake Duck (Cartagena, Chile)

Lake Duck (Cartagena, Chile)

Barn Swallow (El Prat de Llobregat, Spain)

Barn Swallow (El Prat de Llobregat, Spain)

Pallid Spinetail (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Pallid Spinetail (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Canyon Towhee (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Canyon Towhee (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Bushtit (Portland, OR)

Bushtit (Portland, OR)

Ringed Kingfisher (Poconé, Brazil)

Ringed Kingfisher (Poconé, Brazil)

Blue Dacnis (Brasília, Brazil)

Blue Dacnis (Brasília, Brazil)

California Scrub-Jay (Marin County, CA)

California Scrub-Jay (Marin County, CA)

Great Black-backed Gull (Philadelphia, PA)

Great Black-backed Gull (Philadelphia, PA)

Long-tailed Tyrant (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Long-tailed Tyrant (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Social Flycatcher (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Social Flycatcher (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Broad-billed Hummingbird (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Broad-billed Hummingbird (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Mouse-colored Tyrannulet (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Mouse-colored Tyrannulet (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Red-breasted Sapsucker (Portland, OR)

Red-breasted Sapsucker (Portland, OR)

Chivi Vireo (Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil)

Chivi Vireo (Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil)

Bay-headed Tanager (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Bay-headed Tanager (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Carolina Chickadee (Cape May, NJ)

Carolina Chickadee (Cape May, NJ)

Plumbeous Rail (Santiago, Chile)

Plumbeous Rail (Santiago, Chile)

Black Swan (Belém, Brazil)

Black Swan (Belém, Brazil)

Guira Tanager (Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil)

Guira Tanager (Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil)

Giant Hummingbird (Santiago, Chile)

Giant Hummingbird (Santiago, Chile)

Black-tailed Trogon (Belém, Brazil)

Black-tailed Trogon (Belém, Brazil)

Turquoise-fronted Amazon (Poconé, Brazil)

Turquoise-fronted Amazon (Poconé, Brazil)

Flame-crested Tanager (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

Flame-crested Tanager (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

Southern Screamer (Poconé, Brazil)

Southern Screamer (Poconé, Brazil)

Fork-tailed Flycatcher (Macapá, Brazil)

Fork-tailed Flycatcher (Macapá, Brazil)

Toco Toucan (Brasília, Brazil)

Toco Toucan (Brasília, Brazil)

Scarlet Tanager (West Point, NY)

Scarlet Tanager (West Point, NY)

Stripe-throated Hermit (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Stripe-throated Hermit (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Neotropic Cormorant (Batuco, Chile)

Neotropic Cormorant (Batuco, Chile)

Golden-sided Euphonia (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Golden-sided Euphonia (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Gray-breasted Sabrewing (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Gray-breasted Sabrewing (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Flightless Steamer-Duck (Lapataia, Argentina)

Flightless Steamer-Duck (Lapataia, Argentina)

Southern Giant-Petrel (Ushuaia, Argentina)

Southern Giant-Petrel (Ushuaia, Argentina)

Pectoral Sandpiper (Poconé, Brazil)

Pectoral Sandpiper (Poconé, Brazil)

Black-backed Oriole (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Black-backed Oriole (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Ruddy Treerunner (Tilarán, Costa Rica)

Ruddy Treerunner (Tilarán, Costa Rica)

Red-shouldered Hawk (Homestead, FL)

Red-shouldered Hawk (Homestead, FL)

Glossy Ibis (El Prat de Llobregat, Spain)

Glossy Ibis (El Prat de Llobregat, Spain)

Solitary Sandpiper (Poconé, Brazil)

Solitary Sandpiper (Poconé, Brazil)

Peruvian Booby (Zapallar, Chile)

Peruvian Booby (Zapallar, Chile)

Wilson’s Storm-Petrel (Gloucester, MA)

Wilson’s Storm-Petrel (Gloucester, MA)

West Peruvian Dove (Zapallar, Chile)

West Peruvian Dove (Zapallar, Chile)

Lesser Elaenia (Brasília, Brazil)

Lesser Elaenia (Brasília, Brazil)

White Hawk (La Tigra, Costa Rica)

White Hawk (La Tigra, Costa Rica)

Cinnamon Becard (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Cinnamon Becard (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Silver-throated Tanager (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Silver-throated Tanager (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Red-lored Amazon (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Red-lored Amazon (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Rufous-headed Tanager (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Rufous-headed Tanager (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Striped Woodpecker, female (Santiago, Chile)

Striped Woodpecker, female (Santiago, Chile)

Red-ruffed Fruitcrow (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Red-ruffed Fruitcrow (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Red-crested Cardinal (Poconé, Brazil)

Red-crested Cardinal (Poconé, Brazil)

Parasitic Jaeger (Gloucester, MA)

Parasitic Jaeger (Gloucester, MA)

Black-headed Saltator (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Black-headed Saltator (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Great Antshrike (Belém, Brazil)

Great Antshrike (Belém, Brazil)

California Quail, male (Santiago, Chile)

California Quail, male (Santiago, Chile)

Greenish Schiffornis (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Greenish Schiffornis (São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil)

Thrush-like Wren (Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil)

Thrush-like Wren (Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil)

Gartered Violaceous Trogon (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Gartered Violaceous Trogon (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Rufous-banded Miner (Santiago, Chile)

Rufous-banded Miner (Santiago, Chile)

Lettered Aracari (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Lettered Aracari (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Band-tailed Piegon (Marin County, CA)

Band-tailed Piegon (Marin County, CA)

Bank Swallow (Mashpee, MA)

Bank Swallow (Mashpee, MA)

Spotted Antbird (San Ramón, Costa Rica)

Spotted Antbird (San Ramón, Costa Rica)

Surucua Trogon (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Surucua Trogon (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Cocoa Woodcreeper (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Cocoa Woodcreeper (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Humboldt Penguin (Zapallar, Chile)

Humboldt Penguin (Zapallar, Chile)

Plain Antvireo (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Plain Antvireo (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Ochre-lored Flatbill (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Ochre-lored Flatbill (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Great Shearwater (Gloucester, MA)

Great Shearwater (Gloucester, MA)

Eared Pygmy-Tyrant (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Eared Pygmy-Tyrant (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Snowy-crowned Tern (Santo Domingo, Chile)

Snowy-crowned Tern (Santo Domingo, Chile)

Blue-and-white Swallow (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Blue-and-white Swallow (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Harris’s Hawk (Santiago, Chile)

Harris’s Hawk (Santiago, Chile)

Glossy Antshrike (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Glossy Antshrike (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Bat Falcon (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Bat Falcon (Parauapebas, Brazil)

Northern Plain-Xenops (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Northern Plain-Xenops (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Pied-billed Grebe (Santiago, Chile)

Pied-billed Grebe (Santiago, Chile)

Gray Silky-flycatcher (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Gray Silky-flycatcher (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Blue-winged Teal (Ipswich, MA)

Blue-winged Teal (Ipswich, MA)

Tufted Flycatcher (Tilarán, Costa Rica)

Tufted Flycatcher (Tilarán, Costa Rica)

Chestnut-bellied Guan (Poconé, Brazil)

Chestnut-bellied Guan (Poconé, Brazil)

Yellow-chevroned Parakeet (Brasília, Brazil)

Yellow-chevroned Parakeet (Brasília, Brazil)

Austral Parakeet (Lapataia, Argentina)

Austral Parakeet (Lapataia, Argentina)

Pied Plover (Poconé, Brazil)

Pied Plover (Poconé, Brazil)

Bare-throated Bellbird (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Bare-throated Bellbird (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Carolina Wren (Philadelphia, PA)

Carolina Wren (Philadelphia, PA)

Blue-winged Macaw (Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil)

Blue-winged Macaw (Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil)

Black-throated Blue Warbler (Baltimore, MD)

Black-throated Blue Warbler (Baltimore, MD)

Purple Sandpiper (Rockport, MA)

Purple Sandpiper (Rockport, MA)

Gray-breasted Wood-Wren (Tilarán, Costa Rica)

Gray-breasted Wood-Wren (Tilarán, Costa Rica)

Spot-billed Toucanet (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Spot-billed Toucanet (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Great Green Macaw (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Great Green Macaw (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Purple-crowned Fairy (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Purple-crowned Fairy (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Amazonian Antshrike (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Amazonian Antshrike (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

White-throated Kingbird (Brasília, Brazil)

White-throated Kingbird (Brasília, Brazil)

Orange-chinned Parakeet (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Orange-chinned Parakeet (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Least Flycatcher (Concord, MA)

Least Flycatcher (Concord, MA)

Rufous-browed Peppershrike (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Rufous-browed Peppershrike (Teresópolis, Brazil)

European Greenfinch (El Prat de Llobregat, Spain)

European Greenfinch (El Prat de Llobregat, Spain)

Pacific Loon (Lincoln City, OR)

Pacific Loon (Lincoln City, OR)

Orange-fronted Yellow-Finch (Macapá, Brazil)

Orange-fronted Yellow-Finch (Macapá, Brazil)

White-winged Scoter (Barnstable, MA)

White-winged Scoter (Barnstable, MA)

Rufous-breasted Leaftosser (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Rufous-breasted Leaftosser (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Fasciated Tiger-Heron (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Fasciated Tiger-Heron (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Blackburnian Warbler (West Point, NY)

Blackburnian Warbler (West Point, NY)

White-winged Coot (Colina, Chile)

White-winged Coot (Colina, Chile)

Rufous-crowned Greenlet (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Rufous-crowned Greenlet (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Piratic Flycatcher (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Piratic Flycatcher (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Olive-sided Flycatcher (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Olive-sided Flycatcher (Ciudad de México, Mexico)

Surf Scoter (Marin County, CA)

Surf Scoter (Marin County, CA)

Red-breasted Nuthatch (Bar Harbor, ME)

Red-breasted Nuthatch (Bar Harbor, ME)

White-shouldered Tanager (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

White-shouldered Tanager (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Double-collared Seedeater (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Double-collared Seedeater (Teresópolis, Brazil)

Rufous-tailed Plantcutter, female (Santiago, Chile)

Rufous-tailed Plantcutter, female (Santiago, Chile)

Spotted Tody-Flycatcher (Belém, Brazil)

Spotted Tody-Flycatcher (Belém, Brazil)

Purple-throated Fruitcrow (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Purple-throated Fruitcrow (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Roseate Spoonbill (Poconé, Brazil)

Roseate Spoonbill (Poconé, Brazil)

Brown-hooded Parrot (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Brown-hooded Parrot (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Vaux’s Swift (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Vaux’s Swift (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Plain-brown Woodcreeper (San Ramón, Costa Rica)

Plain-brown Woodcreeper (San Ramón, Costa Rica)

Carmiol’s Tanager (San Ramón, Costa Rica)

Carmiol’s Tanager (San Ramón, Costa Rica)

Long-winged Antwren (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Long-winged Antwren (Santa Bárbara, Brazil)

Turquoise-browed Motmot (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Turquoise-browed Motmot (Santa Helena, Costa Rica)

Snowy Cotinga (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Snowy Cotinga (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift (Tayutic, Costa Rica)

Blue-headed Vireo (Watertown, MA)

Blue-headed Vireo (Watertown, MA)

White-crowned Parrot (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)

White-crowned Parrot (Sarapiquí, Costa Rica)



Scientific name: Rollandia rolland
Family (IOC): Podicipedidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-01

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Buteo jamaicensis
Family (IOC): Accipitridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-05-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Ramphastos tucanus
Family (IOC): Ramphastidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-15

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Thalassarche melanophris
Family (IOC): Diomedeidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-09

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Ramphocelus carbo
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Egretta thula
Family (IOC): Ardeidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-05-28

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 320


Scientific name: Ardea cocoi
Family (IOC): Ardeidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-01

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 320


Scientific name: Euphagus cyanocephalus
Family (IOC): Icteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 500

Note: I loved the eyes on this blackbird, they were very expressive.


Scientific name: Cathartes aura
Family (IOC): Cathartidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-12-22

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Dryobates pubescens
Family (IOC): Picidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-19

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 2500

Note: I really enjoyed the park where I shot this woodpecker, the Marais de la Rivière aux Cerises in the outskirts of Magog.


Scientific name: Corvus corone
Family (IOC): Corvidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-20

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200

Note: Birds eating other birds is always a bit unsettling, but at least this was carrion so no harm, no foul I guess


Scientific name: Falco sparverius
Family (IOC): Falconidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-02

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 3200


Scientific name: Cinclodes nigrofumosus
Family (IOC): Furnariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-07

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 800

Note: This one may not look like much, but it’s one of 13 species that are endemic to Chile, and I think that’s pretty cool


Scientific name: Aramides albiventris
Family (IOC): Rallidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-19

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 379 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 10000


Scientific name: Lophornis gouldii
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Near threatened

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Sayornis phoebe
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-08-30

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 500

Note: I really liked the lighting that morning


Scientific name: Celeus undatus
Family (IOC): Picidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.005 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Tachycineta bicolor
Family (IOC): Hirundinidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 640

Note: This day was extremely hot, yet these swallows were out there like it was nothing.


Scientific name: Phaethornis superciliosus
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Trichothraupis melanops
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-18

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Butorides striata
Family (IOC): Ardeidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-07-13

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 3200


Scientific name: Tangara sayaca
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-18

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1000

Note: Looks a lot like a blue-gray tanager.


Scientific name: Regulus satrapa
Family (IOC): Regulidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-07-12

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 25600

Note: He was napping


Scientific name: Zonotrichia atricapilla
Family (IOC): Passerellidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Florisuga mellivora
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-21

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1250

Note: Love these hummingbirds, they were pretty common in the latter half of my trip to Costa Rica, but in this particular spot they were everywhere


Scientific name: Tiaris olivaceus
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-20

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.002 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Anser anser
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-17

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 400

Note: Basically the equivalent of Canada Goose in Western Europe, aparently. I really like their necks.


Scientific name: Sicalis flaveola
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-04

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 320


Scientific name: Anas platyrhynchos
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-03-30

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: OM 40-150mm F4.0
Focal length: 150 mm
Exposure: f/4 0.002 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Passerella arborea
Family (IOC): Passerellidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-11-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Corthylio calendula
Family (IOC): Regulidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-23

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400

Note: Even though this bird moved very fast and was tiny, it was not shy


Scientific name: Pitangus sulphuratus
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-15

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 2000


Scientific name: Rhopospina fruticeti
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-05-30

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Passer domesticus
Family (IOC): Passeridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-05-04

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Chiroxiphia caudata
Family (IOC): Pipridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-18

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 318 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.006 sec ISO 6400

Note: Even better than the Cerrado-based Helmeted Manakin.


Scientific name: Zimmerius parvus
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 5000


Scientific name: Thamnophilus doliatus
Family (IOC): Thamnophilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-20

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.002 sec ISO 1250

Note: Slightly too slow of a shutter speed, sadly. Mostly because I forgot to update a setting in the camera. But it’s not thaaat noticeable


Scientific name: Anthus petrosus
Family (IOC): Motacillidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-19

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Molothrus bonariensis
Family (IOC): Icteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-12-26

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 500


Scientific name: Columbina talpacoti
Family (IOC): Columbidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-02

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1600


Scientific name: Larus argentatus
Family (IOC): Laridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-07-12

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Saltator maximus
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Leptasthenura aegithaloides
Family (IOC): Furnariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-12-26

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 250


Scientific name: Falco peregrinus
Family (IOC): Falconidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-08

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Crotophaga ani
Family (IOC): Cuculidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-15

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Mareca americana
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-09-13

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 500

Note: Wigeons are emo ducks


Scientific name: Turdus grayi
Family (IOC): Turdidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-18

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 12800

Note: So common in Costa Rica, but I liked them a lot! Local American Robins


Scientific name: Numenius phaeopus
Family (IOC): Scolopacidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-12-22

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1600


Scientific name: Cyanocorax morio
Family (IOC): Corvidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-17

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.005 sec ISO 1600


Scientific name: Pharomachrus mocinno
Family (IOC): Trogonidae
Conservation status: Near threatened

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 318 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 4000

Note: One of the coolest sights in my trip to Costa Rica! We had to wait for like 30 minutes for him to show up, and then went inside a tree trunk to feed the younglings. Really crazy looking birds


Scientific name: Aptenodytes patagonicus
Family (IOC): Spheniscidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-10

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 320

Note: Both Julia Lodoen and I took turns taking pictures of these penguins, so I cannot know for certain who deserves credit for this picture. Therefore, credit for this image belongs to both of us.


Scientific name: Campylopterus hemileucurus
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 456 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0 sec ISO 25600

Note: So many hummingbirds in this place! This one was the biggest


Scientific name: Colaptes campestris
Family (IOC): Picidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-01

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400

Note: Very high ISO on this one, but I don’t care. I like it.


Scientific name: Corvus corax
Family (IOC): Corvidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-24

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 300 mm
Exposure: f/5.7 0.002 sec ISO 250

Note: This trip was full of ravens! I really liked them


Scientific name: Todirostrum cinereum
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-19

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 12800

Note: He made his nest right next to the dining area, so while having breakfast several mornings I had a great view of him feeding the younglings


Scientific name: Colibri delphinae
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-21

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0 sec ISO 12800


Scientific name: Motacilla alba
Family (IOC): Motacillidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-19

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Chamaea fasciata
Family (IOC): Paradoxornithidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-23

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 320


Scientific name: Charadrius semipalmatus
Family (IOC): Charadriidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-09-27

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200

Note: Very chill


Scientific name: Euphonia gouldi
Family (IOC): Fringillidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-16

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 12800


Scientific name: Podiceps auritus
Family (IOC): Podicipedidae
Conservation status: Vulnerable

Date: 2026-02-28

Camera: Canon Canon EOS R7
Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Focal length: 500 mm
Exposure: f/7.1 0.001 sec ISO 160

Note: I love their eyes


Scientific name: Guaruba guarouba
Family (IOC): Psittacidae
Conservation status: Vulnerable

Date: 2024-06-22

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1000


Scientific name: Agelaioides badius
Family (IOC): Icteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-01

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 3200

Note: I feel like this could be mistaken for a house sparrow. It is doesn’t look too special, but I still like it.


Scientific name: Crax rubra
Family (IOC): Cracidae
Conservation status: Vulnerable

Date: 2026-06-18

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.005 sec ISO 51200

Note: This was a tough situation to take a picture, because it was late, dense understory, and the bird itself is black. But this ended up turning out fine I think! I had to edit out some flies that looked ugly


Scientific name: Phrygilus patagonicus
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-09

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 500


Scientific name: Penelope pileata
Family (IOC): Cracidae
Conservation status: Vulnerable

Date: 2024-08-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Cyanocitta cristata
Family (IOC): Corvidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-09-28

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 3200


Scientific name: Tachuris rubrigastra
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-03

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 5000

Note: These guys are hard to photograph because they go in and out of these plants constantly. But out of all of them I really liked this one picture.


Scientific name: Fratercula arctica
Family (IOC): Alcidae
Conservation status: Vulnerable

Date: 2026-07-13

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 500

Note: A flying football


Scientific name: Discosura conversii
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-20

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 10000


Scientific name: Setophaga petechia
Family (IOC): Parulidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-06-14

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 6400

Note: This was my second time encountering a Yellow Warbler. The first time I couldn’t quite get a decent picture, so this time it felt nice to finally capture their beauty


Scientific name: Tangara cayana
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-07

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1600

Note: After hiking for a bit here I had mostly given up on seeing anything interesting, but right before I left suddenly there was a bunch of birds all around.


Scientific name: Zonotrichia leucophrys
Family (IOC): Passerellidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-23

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 640

Note: Though pretty common, I really liked these sparrows!


Scientific name: Troglodytes musculus
Family (IOC): Troglodytidae
Conservation status: unknown

Date: 2025-12-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 4000

Note: Right outside the window in my room


Scientific name: Tangara palmarum
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-18

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 3200

Note: These love the feeders.


Scientific name: Quiscalus quiscula
Family (IOC): Icteridae
Conservation status: Near threatened

Date: 2025-05-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 2000

Note: Grackles make a very unpleasant metallic sound, but other than that they’re great birds!


Scientific name: Geranoaetus melanoleucus
Family (IOC): Accipitridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-01

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 800

Note: Saw it at a distance and realized it was much larger than a Variable Hawk, which is what I thought it was at first. It flew away shortly after. Very cool eagle.


Scientific name: Arenaria interpres
Family (IOC): Scolopacidae
Conservation status: Near threatened

Date: 2025-09-27

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 400

Note: Kinda looks like a chicken


Scientific name: Jabiru mycteria
Family (IOC): Ciconiidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-01

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 200

Note: The jabiru should not exist. This should not be allowed. I don’t know what sort of evolutionary accident happened to make this, but it is wrong.


Scientific name: Calidris alba
Family (IOC): Scolopacidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-02-28

Camera: Canon Canon EOS R7
Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Focal length: 500 mm
Exposure: f/7.1 0.001 sec ISO 160

Note: Sanderlings are among the friendliest shorebirds


Scientific name: Columba palumbus
Family (IOC): Columbidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-18

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Cardinalis cardinalis
Family (IOC): Cardinalidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-05-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Zonotrichia capensis
Family (IOC): Passerellidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-03

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 10000

Note: Pretty common bird, but for some reason sometimes the more common the bird, the fewer pictures you take. So this one is the best I got from them


Scientific name: Cygnus olor
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-03-30

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: OM 40-150mm F4.0
Focal length: 150 mm
Exposure: f/4 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Mimus thenca
Family (IOC): Mimidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-05-28

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Ramphocelus passerinii
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-17

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 10000

Note: For a very common bird, these are actually pretty cool-looking


Scientific name: Xolmis velatus
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-02

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 2500

Note: Woke up at 4:30am to go on this safari, and we didn’t end up seeing much. Except for this monjita! So honestly it was all worth it.


Scientific name: Turdus rufopalliatus
Family (IOC): Turdidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-05-12

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 3200

Note: Third species of robin that I’ve seen!


Scientific name: Myioborus torquatus
Family (IOC): Parulidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 16000

Note: The colors on this guy!


Scientific name: Nannopterum auritum
Family (IOC): Phalacrocoracidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-09-27

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 264 mm
Exposure: f/5.5 0.002 sec ISO 320

Note: I thought these were Great Cormorants at first


Scientific name: Melanerpes pucherani
Family (IOC): Picidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-19

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 51200


Scientific name: Passerculus sandwichensis
Family (IOC): Passerellidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-05-02

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.002 sec ISO 2000

Note: This picture convinced me to switch over to the Sony A7V. So sharp!


Scientific name: Penelope purpurascens
Family (IOC): Cracidae
Conservation status: Near threatened

Date: 2026-06-16

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 280 mm
Exposure: f/8 0.002 sec ISO 16000

Note: Underrated birds, but I like them a lot


Scientific name: Morus bassanus
Family (IOC): Sulidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-19

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 250

Note: Bass Rock, where this picture was taken, is home to thousands of these gannets during mating season. It was quite a sight from the boat.


Scientific name: Tyrannus melancholicus
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-12-31

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 640

Note: Love the colors on this one.


Scientific name: Thalurania glaucopis
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-18

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 300 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400

Note: Very pretty hummingbird


Scientific name: Chloroceryle aenea
Family (IOC): Alcedinidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-15

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.017 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Dumetella carolinensis
Family (IOC): Mimidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-07-05

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 320


Scientific name: Haemorhous mexicanus
Family (IOC): Fringillidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-11-09

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 250


Scientific name: Somateria mollissima
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Near threatened

Date: 2025-04-20

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Charadrius melodus
Family (IOC): Charadriidae
Conservation status: Near threatened

Date: 2026-05-03

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.002 sec ISO 320

Note: These guys got so close to me and I was so focused on taking pictures that a wave came over and completely soaked me. The camera was fine though.


Scientific name: Calypte anna
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-09-13

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 3200

Note: Very funny to watch these hummers chase bees away from the nectar


Scientific name: Progne tapera
Family (IOC): Hirundinidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-02

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1600


Scientific name: Empidonomus varius
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-07-26

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Anthracothorax prevostii
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-21

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0 sec ISO 8000

Note: The bellies of these hummingbirds are so cool, looks like they’ve been painted using a brush


Scientific name: Anairetes parulus
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-08

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 250 mm
Exposure: f/5.4 0.002 sec ISO 320


Scientific name: Phaethornis eurynome
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 6400

Note: Autofocus was struggling a lot with the light, but this one was still pretty good I think.


Scientific name: Quiscalus mexicanus
Family (IOC): Icteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-05-12

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 1000

Note: Love the background on this one


Scientific name: Electron platyrhynchum
Family (IOC): Momotidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-18

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 51200

Note: I love the combo of the natural setting with this very artificial metallic bridge link


Scientific name: Euphonia violacea
Family (IOC): Fringillidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-09

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 300 mm
Exposure: f/5.7 0.002 sec ISO 2500

Note: He came to say goodbye as I was getting to parking lot.


Scientific name: Anas acuta
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-09-13

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Spatula clypeata
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-11-30

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Furnarius rufus
Family (IOC): Furnariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-02

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 500

Note: Not the biggest fan of this pose, but overall I kinda like this picture


Scientific name: Turdus migratorius
Family (IOC): Turdidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-25

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 320

Note: It was pretty cold outside, but, as always, it was a pleasure to walk around Mt Auburn Cemetery.


Scientific name: Vanellus chilensis
Family (IOC): Charadriidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-07-26

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 364 mm
Exposure: f/6.1 0.001 sec ISO 400

Note: One of my all time favorite birds. Plus, the colors in this picture are kind of amazing too. The blown out flower in the background looks great.


Scientific name: Zenaida auriculata
Family (IOC): Columbidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-12-26

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 500

Note: Not the ideal place to perch


Scientific name: Poecile atricapillus
Family (IOC): Paridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-09-14

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 156 mm
Exposure: f/4.6 0.003 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Himantopus himantopus
Family (IOC): Recurvirostridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-17

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Branta bernicla
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-02-28

Camera: Canon Canon EOS R7
Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Focal length: 500 mm
Exposure: f/7.1 0.001 sec ISO 200

Note: Another cool winter visitor! (No pun intended)


Scientific name: Sterna hirundinacea
Family (IOC): Laridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-09

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 264 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 200

Note: When the boat approached this rock it was complete mayhem. It was great


Scientific name: Aythya fuligula
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-20

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 224 mm
Exposure: f/5.2 0.003 sec ISO 6400

Note: There were several of these in the pond, all of which were constantly going in and out of the water which made it a bit hard to snap a good picture.


Scientific name: Haemorhous mexicanus
Family (IOC): Fringillidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-07-27

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400

Note: A lot of activity in this one particular seeder


Scientific name: Pteroptochos megapodius
Family (IOC): Rhinocryptidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-06

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Tangara episcopus
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-07-13

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Sitta carolinensis
Family (IOC): Sittidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-09-14

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 300 mm
Exposure: f/5.7 0.002 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Troglodytes aedon
Family (IOC): Troglodytidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 800

Note: As with any wren, this one had found the perfect stage for its song. Beautiful.


Scientific name: Manacus candei
Family (IOC): Pipridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-20

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 51200

Note: One of my favorite manakins! Competes with the ones I’ve seen in Brazil for the cutest birds


Scientific name: Anas platyrhynchos
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-09-13

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 213 mm
Exposure: f/5.1 0.002 sec ISO 500

Note: Plump


Scientific name: Corvus brachyrhynchos
Family (IOC): Corvidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-08-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1250

Note: This one beat another crow for a bit of a sandwich that had been left in the table


Scientific name: Tangara dowii
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 575 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 3200


Scientific name: Corvus frugilegus
Family (IOC): Corvidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-20

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 280 mm
Exposure: f/5.6 0.001 sec ISO 200

Note: It was really nice seeing rooks competing with crows and ravens in the same area. They’re all very smart.


Scientific name: Jacana jacana
Family (IOC): Jacanidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-15

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 500


Scientific name: Tangara desmaresti
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400

Note: Very hard bird to photograph, so when they actually stood still it was very satisfying.


Scientific name: Troglodytes pacificus
Family (IOC): Troglodytidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-25

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400

Note: While being pretty small, these wrens are surprisingly loud. This one was in the middle of an open area singing his call, which was lovely.


Scientific name: Florisuga fusca
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-18

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 300 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 5000

Note: Probably one of my favorite pictures this trip.


Scientific name: Sayornis nigricans
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-24

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 250


Scientific name: Geothlypis trichas
Family (IOC): Parulidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-06-28

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1600

Note: This is by far one of the more interesting looking warblers I’ve seen. Really beautiful!


Scientific name: Progne subis
Family (IOC): Hirundinidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-04-24

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200

Note: Finally, I have a decent picture of a purple martin! I’ve been running into them for a while, but never managed a good shot. Until now.


Scientific name: Zenaida asiatica
Family (IOC): Columbidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-20

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 25600


Scientific name: Colaptes auratus
Family (IOC): Picidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-07-12

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 20000

Note: Pretty intense hike, but it was worth it after finding this guy!


Scientific name: Charadrius vociferus
Family (IOC): Charadriidae
Conservation status: Near threatened

Date: 2026-03-28

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 640

Note: A killdeer is just a large plover. And that is not a bad thing.


Scientific name: Charadrius dubius
Family (IOC): Charadriidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-17

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200

Note: I only noticed this little fella because a nice woman pointed it out to me. I was too focused on a nearby stilt. So props to her!


Scientific name: Icterus spurius
Family (IOC): Icteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-05-12

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 2500

Note: I couldn’t get any good pictures of the males so I went with this one of a slightly less interesting female


Scientific name: Larus michahellis
Family (IOC): Laridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-17

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Saucerottia hoffmanni
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: unknown

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 16000


Scientific name: Phalcoboenus chimango
Family (IOC): Falconidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-13

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 581 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 8000

Note: I’m not very good with bird-in-flight photography, but I think this one came out pretty good!


Scientific name: Dryobates pubescens
Family (IOC): Picidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-07-27

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.004 sec ISO 6400

Note: A lot of activity in this one particular seeder


Scientific name: Picumnus cirratus
Family (IOC): Picidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.003 sec ISO 6400

Note: These are actually woodpeckers, even though they might not look like one.


Scientific name: Xolmis pyrope
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-05

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1600


Scientific name: Larus glaucescens
Family (IOC): Laridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-27

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 1600


Scientific name: Spizella passerina
Family (IOC): Passerellidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 5000


Scientific name: Streptopelia decaocto
Family (IOC): Columbidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-17

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Toxostoma curvirostre
Family (IOC): Mimidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-05-13

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 1000

Note: Looks a little crazy


Scientific name: Accipiter cooperii
Family (IOC): Accipitridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-09-27

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 250

Note: Really cool hawk


Scientific name: Tachycineta albiventer
Family (IOC): Hirundinidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-15

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Turdus leucomelas
Family (IOC): Turdidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-15

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Baeolophus bicolor
Family (IOC): Paridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-12-07

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 167 mm
Exposure: f/4.7 0.002 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Columbina inca
Family (IOC): Columbidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-05-13

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 1000

Note: Reminded me a little of a scaled dove, of which there are many in Brazil


Scientific name: Agelaius phoeniceus
Family (IOC): Icteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-05-23

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.002 sec ISO 500

Note: I think this is one of my favorite pictures. The pose, the colors, the background. The day was a little overcast so the colors could have been even better. And in this particular shot the bird was hanging on to the branch after some incoming wind. Lovely.


Scientific name: Mimus polyglottos
Family (IOC): Mimidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-09-07

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Thalurania colombica
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-17

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 5000

Note: The picture kinda illustrates how small these hummingbirds are, very cute


Scientific name: Elaenia flavogaster
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-21

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0 sec ISO 5000


Scientific name: Ara ararauna
Family (IOC): Psittacidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-04

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1600

Note: There were a lot of these macaws in this park in Brasília, but this one was alone and hung around in a tree nearby for half an hour. The other ones had better things to do.


Scientific name: Pica pica
Family (IOC): Corvidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-20

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.005 sec ISO 6400

Note: My first magpie! Stunning colors in my opinion, though people don’t seem to pay much attention to them here.


Scientific name: Curaeus curaeus
Family (IOC): Icteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-09

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1000


Scientific name: Pyrocephalus rubinus
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-05-13

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 1250

Note: Look at this crazy little red guy. He’s great


Scientific name: Ardea herodias
Family (IOC): Ardeidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-07-19

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 250

Note: This heron was out there enjoying the sun, while I was pretty dehidrated and sunburnt


Scientific name: Diuca diuca
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-01

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Tringa semipalmata
Family (IOC): Scolopacidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-06-28

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 320

Note: Both Monomoy and Wellfleet were full of these! I had recently seen a bunch in the West Coast, so I recognized them immediately as willets.


Scientific name: Zenaida macroura
Family (IOC): Columbidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-07-22

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 5000

Note: Right before a morning discussion session while in Notre Dame for an academic workshop, I snuck away to a park near the hotel where I was staying. I didn’t see much, but I did like this picture of a dove


Scientific name: Molothrus ater
Family (IOC): Icteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-05-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 500


Scientific name: Malacoptila striata
Family (IOC): Bucconidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-18

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 2000


Scientific name: Leistes loyca
Family (IOC): Icteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-01

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 1250

Note: This one wasn’t too scared of people it seems.


Scientific name: Arremonops conirostris
Family (IOC): Passerellidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-16

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 25600


Scientific name: Myiopsitta monachus
Family (IOC): Psittacidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-17

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200

Note: It turns out that Barcelona is infested with these. They might look cute, but they are an invasive species! Here they compete with the pigeons for bread and crackers.


Scientific name: Calidris fuscicollis
Family (IOC): Scolopacidae
Conservation status: Vulnerable

Date: 2025-01-06

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Baryphthengus martii
Family (IOC): Momotidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-18

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 500 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 40000

Note: Motmots are so cool, they wag their tails like clocks and just stare at you. This picture has an insane ISO, but I think it cleaned up well


Scientific name: Cariama cristata
Family (IOC): Cariamidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-01

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 4000

Note: I think this one ran away from Sesame Street.


Scientific name: Gymnopithys bicolor
Family (IOC): Thamnophilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-16

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 25600

Note: We saw three antbirds in this part of the park, and it was very cool because they were all chasing ants! But they were not eating the ants; rather, they were eating the insects that the ants were scaring away


Scientific name: Caracara plancus
Family (IOC): Falconidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-06

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Numida meleagris
Family (IOC): Numididae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-10

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 3200

Note: They have horns these ones.


Scientific name: Fluvicola nengeta
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-17

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 640

Note: Super chill birds.


Scientific name: Antilophia galeata
Family (IOC): Pipridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-12-30

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400

Note: This guy was on a nearby perch for a while. He sang for a bit, and didn’t mind me at all. I took so many pictures of him, but this one in particular I like a lot.


Scientific name: Vireo olivaceus
Family (IOC): Vireonidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-05-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 800

Note: Took this one just before a conference, made me a little late but it was definitely worth it.


Scientific name: Heliodoxa jacula
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Monasa nigrifrons
Family (IOC): Bucconidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-02

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 800

Note: I love nunbirds, they kinda look like monkeys a little bit.


Scientific name: Chloroceryle americana
Family (IOC): Alcedinidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1600


Scientific name: Amazilia tzacatl
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-21

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0 sec ISO 12800

Note: One of my favorite pictures of hummingbirds, even though I couldn’t totally freeze the wing movement. But it was a nice try!


Scientific name: Muscisaxicola maclovianus
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-09

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Athene cunicularia
Family (IOC): Strigidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-12-30

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 400

Note: I took this shot right before an interview, I got there a little late but it was definitely worth it.


Scientific name: Microchera albocoronata
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-16

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 1000

Note: One of my favorite pictures from my trip to Costa Rica, and perhaps ever. Such a cool looking hummingbird! The front is so white that it’s almost impossible for the highlights not to clip


Scientific name: Phaethornis ruber
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 300 mm
Exposure: f/5.7 0.002 sec ISO 1600


Scientific name: Sterna forsteri
Family (IOC): Laridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-09-27

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200

Note: These terns were so cute


Scientific name: Galbula ruficauda
Family (IOC): Galbulidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-09

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 318 mm
Exposure: f/5.8 0.002 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Anthus pratensis
Family (IOC): Motacillidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-20

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Saltator coerulescens
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-12-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400

Note: Incredibly hot outside that day


Scientific name: Procnias tricarunculatus
Family (IOC): Cotingidae
Conservation status: Vulnerable

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 25600

Note: Third type of bellbird, and, as the other two, the sound they make is so cool


Scientific name: Aramides cajaneus
Family (IOC): Rallidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-15

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Thalasseus maximus
Family (IOC): Laridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-11-06

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 250


Scientific name: Colibri cyanotus
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: unknown

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 8000


Scientific name: Histrionicus histrionicus
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-02-28

Camera: Canon Canon EOS R7
Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Focal length: 500 mm
Exposure: f/7.1 0.001 sec ISO 160

Note: Probably one of the most beautiful ducks that migrates to New England in the winter.


Scientific name: Celeus flavus
Family (IOC): Picidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 3200


Scientific name: Rynchops niger
Family (IOC): Laridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-06-28

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Family (IOC): Accipitridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-03-01

Camera: Canon Canon EOS R7
Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Focal length: 500 mm
Exposure: f/7.1 0.001 sec ISO 500

Note: Not the greatest picture I’ve taken, a bit blury and also it was snowing. But bald eagles are so cool that I am still proud of it


Scientific name: Calidris pusilla
Family (IOC): Scolopacidae
Conservation status: Near threatened

Date: 2024-09-14

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 250


Scientific name: Bombycilla cedrorum
Family (IOC): Bombycillidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-06-21

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 640

Note: There were a lot of waxwings in Spectacle Island this morning, more than I’ve seen anywhere else


Scientific name: Mniotilta varia
Family (IOC): Parulidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-09-07

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.008 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Anas diazi
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: unknown

Date: 2026-05-13

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 640

Note: Basically the same as a female mallard


Scientific name: Bonasa umbellus
Family (IOC): Phasianidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-19

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 640

Note: This was a very cold day, and this grouse was standing a few feet from the path. From what I’ve read they seem to be skittish, but this one was very still. Could have been the cold.


Scientific name: Xenops minutus
Family (IOC): Furnariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 4000


Scientific name: Cardinalis cardinalis
Family (IOC): Cardinalidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-11-30

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Agriornis lividus
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-08

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 500


Scientific name: Spheniscus magellanicus
Family (IOC): Spheniscidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-09

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Conopophaga roberti
Family (IOC): Conopophagidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 318 mm
Exposure: f/5.8 0.008 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Larus delawarensis
Family (IOC): Laridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-09-27

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200

Note: Very melancholic-looking gulls


Scientific name: Chlorostilbon assimilis
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-19

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 12800


Scientific name: Agelasticus thilius
Family (IOC): Icteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-05-28

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 156 mm
Exposure: f/4.6 0.002 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Microchera cupreiceps
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 5000


Scientific name: Philohydor lictor
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-22

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Phoenicopterus roseus
Family (IOC): Phoenicopteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-17

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 320

Note: While the flamingo is a very elegant bird, it has a rather unelegant landing.


Scientific name: Paroaria capitata
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-02

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 500


Scientific name: Larus fuscus
Family (IOC): Laridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-11-06

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 280 mm
Exposure: f/5.6 0 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Phrygilus patagonicus
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-08

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Bucephala clangula
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-02-28

Camera: Canon Canon EOS R7
Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Focal length: 500 mm
Exposure: f/7.1 0.001 sec ISO 400

Note: One of the best things about birdwatching in the winter in New England is to be able to see these guys.


Scientific name: Dendrocygna autumnalis
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-23

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.004 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Catharus ustulatus
Family (IOC): Turdidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-04-24

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1000

Note: Not the best shot, not a lot of light. But I’m not unhappy with it either.


Scientific name: Phacellodomus erythrophthalmus
Family (IOC): Furnariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 2500

Note: Very funny expression on this bird.


Scientific name: Corvus ossifragus
Family (IOC): Corvidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-11-06

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 3200


Scientific name: Dendrocygna viduata
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-02

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 2500


Scientific name: Crax fasciolata
Family (IOC): Cracidae
Conservation status: Vulnerable

Date: 2024-08-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 364 mm
Exposure: f/6.1 0.002 sec ISO 2500


Scientific name: Setophaga coronata
Family (IOC): Parulidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-02-07

Camera: NIKON CORPORATION NIKON Z 8
Lens: NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 280


Scientific name: Turdus rufiventris
Family (IOC): Turdidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-01

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400

Note: He was wet because this was right after a huge storm.


Scientific name: Agelasticus thilius
Family (IOC): Icteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-05-28

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 280 mm
Exposure: f/5.6 0.002 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Egretta garzetta
Family (IOC): Ardeidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-17

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 250


Scientific name: Melanerpes flavifrons
Family (IOC): Picidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 3200

Note: We were just about to give up in our quest to photograph these woodpeckers when a bunch of them came to us. Very nice!


Scientific name: Leptopogon amaurocephalus
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-18

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 2000

Note: A bit underexposed, sadly.


Scientific name: Melozone leucotis
Family (IOC): Passerellidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 4000


Scientific name: Polyerata amabilis
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-18

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 10000


Scientific name: Amazona ochrocephala
Family (IOC): Psittacidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-07-13

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 318 mm
Exposure: f/5.8 0.002 sec ISO 3200


Scientific name: Procnias albus
Family (IOC): Cotingidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Meleagris gallopavo
Family (IOC): Phasianidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-05-10

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 248 mm
Exposure: f/5.6 0.004 sec ISO 1600

Note: Take a look at this guy! Massive


Scientific name: Tringa melanoleuca
Family (IOC): Scolopacidae
Conservation status: Near threatened

Date: 2025-03-24

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Ramphastos vitellinus
Family (IOC): Ramphastidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-15

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 264 mm
Exposure: f/5.5 0.002 sec ISO 320


Scientific name: Netta rufina
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-17

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 320

Note: I loved the distinctive colors on this pochard, very elegant.


Scientific name: Cacicus microrhynchus
Family (IOC): Icteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-18

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 10000


Scientific name: Icterus galbula
Family (IOC): Icteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-05-10

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 2500

Note: I’ve come to learn that Baltimore Orioles love a particular type of tree in this cemetery. I don’t know exactly the name of the tree, but they love them.


Scientific name: Aythya marila
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-02-28

Camera: Canon Canon EOS R7
Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Focal length: 500 mm
Exposure: f/7.1 0.001 sec ISO 250

Note: They don’t look like much, but scaups are actually pretty cool.


Scientific name: Fulica atra
Family (IOC): Rallidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-17

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Piaya cayana
Family (IOC): Cuculidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 2500


Scientific name: Setophaga palmarum
Family (IOC): Parulidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-05-09

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 2500

Note: He’s showing off his wing


Scientific name: Myiarchus ferox
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-23

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Lessonia rufa
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-03

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 4000


Scientific name: Leucocarbo atriceps
Family (IOC): Phalacrocoracidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-09

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Leiothlypis celata
Family (IOC): Parulidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-27

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 2500


Scientific name: Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus
Family (IOC): Psittacidae
Conservation status: Vulnerable

Date: 2026-01-02

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.005 sec ISO 6400

Note: I was talking to the guide about how I was eager to spot some of these macaws, and right then and there we heard this one. Destiny!


Scientific name: Limnodromus griseus
Family (IOC): Scolopacidae
Conservation status: Vulnerable

Date: 2025-09-13

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 1000


Scientific name: Pelecanus thagus
Family (IOC): Pelecanidae
Conservation status: Near threatened

Date: 2024-12-22

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 500


Scientific name: Urile penicillatus
Family (IOC): Phalacrocoracidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-22

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 400

Note: Perfect California weather is hard to beat! Even in March


Scientific name: Cistothorus palustris
Family (IOC): Troglodytidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-05-23

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.002 sec ISO 500

Note: So many marsh wrens outside today! They can be skittish so the end result wasn’t my best, but I was fairly happy with this one.


Scientific name: Volatinia jacarina
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Estrilda astrild
Family (IOC): Estrildidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-15

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Fregata magnificens
Family (IOC): Fregatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-11-07

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200

Note: This bird is completely black, this wasn’t a case of underexposure.


Scientific name: Aix sponsa
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-06-14

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1600

Note: Though less interesting than the male, the female Wood Duck is still quite striking


Scientific name: Calidris alpina
Family (IOC): Scolopacidae
Conservation status: Near threatened

Date: 2025-09-27

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Molothrus bonariensis
Family (IOC): Icteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 2000


Scientific name: Nystalus maculatus
Family (IOC): Bucconidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-09

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1250

Note: Lil’ creep.


Scientific name: Ramphocelus carbo
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1000


Scientific name: Hafferia zeledoni
Family (IOC): Thamnophilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-16

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 51200

Note: Even though this picture is noisy because of the high ISO, I actually quite like it. It really captures the low light setting in which these birds hang out. It gives it a misterious vibe


Scientific name: Coscoroba coscoroba
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-01

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Campephilus melanoleucos
Family (IOC): Picidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Trogon collaris
Family (IOC): Trogonidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 16000


Scientific name: Myiothlypis flaveola
Family (IOC): Parulidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-07

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 4000


Scientific name: Turdus assimilis
Family (IOC): Turdidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 20000


Scientific name: Colorhamphus parvirostris
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-13

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 10000

Note: I feel like tyrants have one of the coolest family names. They have no business having so much when flycatchers have so little


Scientific name: Larus occidentalis
Family (IOC): Laridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 500


Scientific name: Butorides virescens
Family (IOC): Ardeidae
Conservation status: unknown

Date: 2026-05-11

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 594 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 2000

Note: Love these little guys, smallest species of heron in the US I believe


Scientific name: Mergus serrator
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-02-28

Camera: Canon Canon EOS R7
Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Focal length: 500 mm
Exposure: f/7.1 0.001 sec ISO 160


Scientific name: Cyanerpes caeruleus
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Veniliornis lignarius
Family (IOC): Picidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-05

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 2000


Scientific name: Vultur gryphus
Family (IOC): Cathartidae
Conservation status: Vulnerable

Date: 2025-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1250

Note: This particular condor is a juvenile, so it lacks the signature white scarf around its neck. While I did take pictures of adult condors in this outing, this one looked better, and I feel like it gets across the sheer size of these birds. They are really big.


Scientific name: Thryomanes bewickii
Family (IOC): Troglodytidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 500


Scientific name: Myiodynastes maculatus
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 224 mm
Exposure: f/5.2 0.002 sec ISO 1600


Scientific name: Cinclodes oustaleti
Family (IOC): Furnariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-07

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 552 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 5000


Scientific name: Syrigma sibilatrix
Family (IOC): Ardeidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-02

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 500

Note: Herons on trees is always good to see.


Scientific name: Certhia americana
Family (IOC): Certhiidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-02-07

Camera: NIKON CORPORATION NIKON Z 8
Lens: NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 3200

Note: Camouflage served its purpose here becase it took me a while to make this bird out from the tree trunk


Scientific name: Patagioenas cayennensis
Family (IOC): Columbidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-19

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 10000


Scientific name: Camptostoma obsoletum
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-23

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Empidonax flavescens
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 10000


Scientific name: Basileuterus melanotis
Family (IOC): Parulidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.005 sec ISO 10000


Scientific name: Troglodytes ochraceus
Family (IOC): Troglodytidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 10000


Scientific name: Haematopus leucopodus
Family (IOC): Haematopodidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-08

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 500


Scientific name: Tyrannus tyrannus
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-07-05

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 250


Scientific name: Larus modestus
Family (IOC): Laridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-03

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 1600

Note: A gray gull for a gray day


Scientific name: Thamnophilus caerulescens
Family (IOC): Thamnophilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-18

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Haematopus palliatus
Family (IOC): Haematopodidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-12-22

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 320


Scientific name: Catharacta chilensis
Family (IOC): Stercorariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-09

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 250


Scientific name: Spinus tristis
Family (IOC): Fringillidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-19

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 2500

Note: These goldfinches were not too worried as they ate from the feeder, they are most likely used to humans.


Scientific name: Klais guimeti
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-17

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 547 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 8000


Scientific name: Geothlypis semiflava
Family (IOC): Parulidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-18

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 5000


Scientific name: Platyrinchus mystaceus
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.003 sec ISO 6400

Note: Would have been great to have better lighting for this one.


Scientific name: Gymnomystax mexicanus
Family (IOC): Icteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-15

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Podiceps major
Family (IOC): Podicipedidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-03

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 1250

Note: Absolutely massive grebe


Scientific name: Chloephaga picta
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-08

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Sialia sialis
Family (IOC): Turdidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-10-19

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Junco hyemalis
Family (IOC): Passerellidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-05-20

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Turdus albicollis
Family (IOC): Turdidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.013 sec ISO 6400

Note: One of the coolest thrushes I’ve ever seen.


Scientific name: Turdus amaurochalinus
Family (IOC): Turdidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-18

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 250


Scientific name: Lampornis calolaemus
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 20000


Scientific name: Myiothlypis fulvicauda
Family (IOC): Parulidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-17

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 4000

Note: I love that these birds wags their tails each time they jump around, they look like they are dancing


Scientific name: Melanerpes hoffmannii
Family (IOC): Picidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-19

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 407 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 51200

Note: This one looks a little sickly


Scientific name: Cathartes melambrotus
Family (IOC): Cathartidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-15

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Ortalis cinereiceps
Family (IOC): Cracidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-20

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 612 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 20000


Scientific name: Nyctipolus nigrescens
Family (IOC): Caprimulgidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 5000


Scientific name: Ramphastos sulfuratus
Family (IOC): Ramphastidae
Conservation status: Near threatened

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 12800

Note: One of the first birds I saw in Costa Rica, and it turned out to be a pretty iconic one!


Scientific name: Patagioenas picazuro
Family (IOC): Columbidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-04

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 5000

Note: Any pigeon that is not a Rock Pigeon is welcome.


Scientific name: Cyanistes caeruleus
Family (IOC): Paridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-17

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Attila rufus
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Larus scoresbii
Family (IOC): Laridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-09

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 500


Scientific name: Colaptes rubiginosus
Family (IOC): Picidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-20

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Pilherodius pileatus
Family (IOC): Ardeidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 250 mm
Exposure: f/5.4 0.002 sec ISO 1000


Scientific name: Geositta antarctica
Family (IOC): Furnariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-06

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Theristicus caudatus
Family (IOC): Threskiornithidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-01

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 4000


Scientific name: Pandion haliaetus
Family (IOC): Pandionidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-05-02

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.002 sec ISO 125

Note: The day was kind of overcast so I tried to edit it to make it look nicer. I should have used a higher shutter speed though, I didn’t quite freeze the action.


Scientific name: Calidris mauri
Family (IOC): Scolopacidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 800

Note: It was raining a lot, which is not rare in the Pacific Northwest


Scientific name: Turdus falcklandii
Family (IOC): Turdidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-05-27

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 4000


Scientific name: Saxicola rubicola
Family (IOC): Muscicapidae
Conservation status: unknown

Date: 2025-04-20

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 250

Note: The wind was very strong, yet this small stonechat was hanging on as best as possible.


Scientific name: Spinus pinus
Family (IOC): Fringillidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-23

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 6400

Note: The shape of the beak was the main thing that made me think this wasn’t a normal House Finch


Scientific name: Geranoaetus polyosoma
Family (IOC): Accipitridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-05

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 2000


Scientific name: Pygoscelis papua
Family (IOC): Spheniscidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-09

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Lophodytes cucullatus
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-11-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 320


Scientific name: Catharus guttatus
Family (IOC): Turdidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-10-25

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400

Note: Immediately flew away


Scientific name: Rhea americana
Family (IOC): Rheidae
Conservation status: Near threatened

Date: 2026-01-01

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 350 mm
Exposure: f/5.9 0.002 sec ISO 200

Note: The heat outside the car was distorting some of the long zoom pictures, but this one turned out alright.


Scientific name: Dives dives
Family (IOC): Icteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-17

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 10000


Scientific name: Phaethornis guy
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-21

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0 sec ISO 16000


Scientific name: Larus argentatus
Family (IOC): Laridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-20

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Charadrius falklandicus
Family (IOC): Charadriidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-06

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Calonectris borealis
Family (IOC): Procellariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-07-12

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 236 mm
Exposure: f/5.3 0.001 sec ISO 200

Note: I really like these shearwaters because it always seems like they are smiling


Scientific name: Myiodynastes hemichrysus
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 5000

Note: I would have never been able to distinguish him from a kiskadee or a social flycatcher, but the key is in the mustache!


Scientific name: Columbina squammata
Family (IOC): Columbidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-15

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Pachyramphus castaneus
Family (IOC): Tityridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1600


Scientific name: Lophornis helenae
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-17

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 594 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Chelidoptera tenebrosa
Family (IOC): Bucconidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-12-30

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Agriornis montanus
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-08

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Sicalis luteola
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-10

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 364 mm
Exposure: f/6.1 0.001 sec ISO 2500


Scientific name: Eupsittula aurea
Family (IOC): Psittacidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-01

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 400

Note: Very loud for such a small bird.


Scientific name: Tachyphonus coronatus
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-18

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400

Note: One of the rare cases where the female is more interesting than the male.


Scientific name: Passer domesticus
Family (IOC): Passeridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-05-06

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1600


Scientific name: Ardea alba
Family (IOC): Ardeidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-15

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Larus maculipennis
Family (IOC): Laridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-03

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 1250

Note: I like the other bird in the background, looks like he’s shadowing the other one


Scientific name: Icterus prosthemelas
Family (IOC): Icteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-18

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 576 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 250


Scientific name: Monasa morphoeus
Family (IOC): Bucconidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 5000


Scientific name: Podiceps occipitalis
Family (IOC): Podicipedidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-03

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 1250

Note: Another grebe with manic red eyes. Lovely


Scientific name: Ara chloropterus
Family (IOC): Psittacidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-12-30

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1250

Note: In this part of the national park Macaws love to fly up in the sky, and then swoop down right pass all the tourists. Very fun experience.


Scientific name: Myiarchus crinitus
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-06-28

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 5000

Note: Even though a clear shot makes for a better picture, I really like this one because we’re making eye contact through the shrubbery


Scientific name: Phaetusa simplex
Family (IOC): Laridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-01

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200

Note: So many terns in this particular spot, truly amazing.


Scientific name: Caryothraustes canadensis
Family (IOC): Cardinalidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 4000


Scientific name: Sterna hirundo
Family (IOC): Laridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-08-02

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 250


Scientific name: Calidris minutilla
Family (IOC): Scolopacidae
Conservation status: Near threatened

Date: 2026-05-11

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 2500

Note: Lived up to their name because there were no other sandpipers nearby


Scientific name: Passerella iliaca
Family (IOC): Passerellidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-27

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 2500


Scientific name: Xiphorhynchus guttatus
Family (IOC): Furnariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.006 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Poecile rufescens
Family (IOC): Paridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-28

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200

Note: I have yet to decide whether I like the Chestnut-backed or the Black-capped more. The latter being the state bird of Massachusetts gives it a slight edge, but I do love a little bit of brown.


Scientific name: Gallinula galeata
Family (IOC): Rallidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-05-13

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 481 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Thalurania furcata
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-10

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 1600


Scientific name: Lipaugus vociferans
Family (IOC): Cotingidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 250 mm
Exposure: f/5.4 0.002 sec ISO 3200


Scientific name: Cyanerpes cyaneus
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-18

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 3200


Scientific name: Dysithamnus stictothorax
Family (IOC): Thamnophilidae
Conservation status: Near threatened

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.008 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Mycteria americana
Family (IOC): Ciconiidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-15

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 236 mm
Exposure: f/5.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Trogon viridis
Family (IOC): Trogonidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-07-26

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Tringa flavipes
Family (IOC): Scolopacidae
Conservation status: Vulnerable

Date: 2025-09-13

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Empidonax traillii
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-06-14

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 1600

Note: This guy did not mind the rain, he was really happy out there singing


Scientific name: Geothlypis poliocephala
Family (IOC): Parulidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.005 sec ISO 160


Scientific name: Tangara seledon
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 2500

Note: The male is more interesting, but I couldn’t really get a good picture of one so I think this one is fine.


Scientific name: Phalacrocorax carbo
Family (IOC): Phalacrocoracidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-17

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 236 mm
Exposure: f/5.3 0.002 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Larus atricilla
Family (IOC): Laridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-06-28

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 320

Note: I originally confused it with a Bonaparte’s Gull, only to realice later that those have black beaks, and not read beaks like Laughing Gulls. I like these ones more.


Scientific name: Aratinga jandaya
Family (IOC): Psittacidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-07-13

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 224 mm
Exposure: f/5.2 0.002 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Ara macao
Family (IOC): Psittacidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 320


Scientific name: Guira guira
Family (IOC): Cuculidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-01

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Ortalis guttata
Family (IOC): Cracidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-07-13

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 100 mm
Exposure: f/4 0.005 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Myiozetetes granadensis
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-19

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 12800


Scientific name: Pipilo maculatus
Family (IOC): Passerellidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-28

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Todirostrum poliocephalum
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Leistes loyca
Family (IOC): Icteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-02

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 3200


Scientific name: Spinus barbatus
Family (IOC): Fringillidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-08

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 2500


Scientific name: Patagioenas flavirostris
Family (IOC): Columbidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-17

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 12800


Scientific name: Claravis pretiosa
Family (IOC): Columbidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 4000


Scientific name: Ortalis canicollis
Family (IOC): Cracidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-02

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 640

Note: Very loud birds!


Scientific name: Celeus flavus
Family (IOC): Picidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-22

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.300000191 0.001 sec ISO 5000


Scientific name: Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Family (IOC): Hirundinidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-09-07

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Myioborus miniatus
Family (IOC): Parulidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.003 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Bucephala albeola
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-02-08

Camera: NIKON CORPORATION NIKON Z 8
Lens: NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 280


Scientific name: Chloephaga picta
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-08

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 1000


Scientific name: Aramides saracura
Family (IOC): Rallidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-18

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Xiphorhynchus fuscus
Family (IOC): Furnariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 250 mm
Exposure: f/5.4 0.003 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Melospiza lincolnii
Family (IOC): Passerellidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-04-24

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 4000


Scientific name: Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Family (IOC): Passerellidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-06-28

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400

Note: While foraging for food, Eastern Towhees will move leaves around in a way that seems like dancing. This female was doing this a few feet from me so in principle it should have been easy to snap a picture. However, it was also dark so my I had to use a slower shutterspeed to avoid cranking up the ISO beyond usable (this one is already at 6,400), so that meant that most pictures were too blury to be posted. This one came out ok.


Scientific name: Lepidocolaptes angustirostris
Family (IOC): Furnariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-07

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 1250

Note: Caught in the act!


Scientific name: Basileuterus culicivorus
Family (IOC): Parulidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-09

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 4000


Scientific name: Turdus merula
Family (IOC): Turdidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-20

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 224 mm
Exposure: f/5.2 0.002 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Nyctanassa violacea
Family (IOC): Ardeidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-08-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 200

Note: This heron flew around the platform for like a full minute, which was nice


Scientific name: Geotrygon montana
Family (IOC): Columbidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.017 sec ISO 6400

Note: Extremely skittish bird, so I am happy that I got a short glimpse of it.


Scientific name: Circus hudsonius
Family (IOC): Accipitridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-10-19

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1600


Scientific name: Catharus mexicanus
Family (IOC): Turdidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 280 mm
Exposure: f/8 0.013 sec ISO 25600


Scientific name: Tachymarptis melba
Family (IOC): Apodidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-17

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 100 mm
Exposure: f/4 0 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Elanoides forficatus
Family (IOC): Accipitridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 160

Note: These are kinda funny mixes of swallows, hawks, and chickens


Scientific name: Chalybura urochrysia
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-19

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 51200


Scientific name: Phrygilus gayi
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-08

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Progne chalybea
Family (IOC): Hirundinidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 2000


Scientific name: Elanus leucurus
Family (IOC): Accipitridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-03

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 800

Note: Very pretty kite! Look at him go


Scientific name: Corythopis delalandi
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-09

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.067 sec ISO 6400

Note: It was very dark in this part of the forest, but I managed to snap this (slightly blurry) picture.


Scientific name: Aythya ferina
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Vulnerable

Date: 2025-04-17

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Haemorhous purpureus
Family (IOC): Fringillidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-07-12

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 6400

Note: Very hard to distinguish between these and the normal house finches


Scientific name: Cygnus melancoryphus
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-05-28

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 224 mm
Exposure: f/5.2 0.002 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Machetornis rixosa
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-01

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400

Note: On top of a capybara, who didn’t seem to mind. Do they count as cattle?


Scientific name: Himantopus mexicanus
Family (IOC): Recurvirostridae
Conservation status: unknown

Date: 2026-06-03

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 2000

Note: So many of these little guys that day


Scientific name: Serpophaga cinerea
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-20

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.002 sec ISO 4000

Note: Fitting place to find this guy!


Scientific name: Sphyrapicus varius
Family (IOC): Picidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-03-08

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 400

Note: Not great lighting that day, and after this one it flew away.


Scientific name: Haematopus ater
Family (IOC): Haematopodidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-12-22

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1000


Scientific name: Tachycineta meyeni
Family (IOC): Hirundinidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 100 mm
Exposure: f/4 0.001 sec ISO 200

Note: Photographing swallows in flight is a very hard thing to do, as they have a very erratic flight pattern. This shot took me like 30 minutes to get semi-right!


Scientific name: Zonotrichia albicollis
Family (IOC): Passerellidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-05-20

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Myiozetetes cayanensis
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 2500


Scientific name: Anhinga anhinga
Family (IOC): Anhingidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-11-08

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 364 mm
Exposure: f/6.1 0.002 sec ISO 1000

Note: This is how anhingas dry themselves


Scientific name: Glyphorynchus spirurus
Family (IOC): Furnariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-18

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 51200


Scientific name: Aythya collaris
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Dendrocolaptes platyrostris
Family (IOC): Furnariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-20

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.008 sec ISO 6400

Note: Sadly the picture came out a bit blurry.


Scientific name: Melospiza georgiana
Family (IOC): Passerellidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-10-19

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Rupornis magnirostris
Family (IOC): Accipitridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 250


Scientific name: Cyanerpes caeruleus
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 5000


Scientific name: Tachybaptus dominicus
Family (IOC): Podicipedidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Anas flavirostris
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-05-28

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 500

Note: Originally confused it with the Yellow-billed Pintails that I saw that same day, but the nice people over at eBird corrected me.


Scientific name: Mergus merganser
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-28

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Sporophila americana
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-15

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Pluvialis squatarola
Family (IOC): Charadriidae
Conservation status: Vulnerable

Date: 2025-11-07

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 364 mm
Exposure: f/6.1 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Grus canadensis
Family (IOC): Gruidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-09-13

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 364 mm
Exposure: f/6.1 0.001 sec ISO 200

Note: Sadly I didn’t get to see one of these up close, but a bunch of them were flying above us


Scientific name: Campephilus melanoleucos
Family (IOC): Picidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 2000


Scientific name: Tangara larvata
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-20

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Euphonia hirundinacea
Family (IOC): Fringillidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-17

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 12800


Scientific name: Bubulcus ibis
Family (IOC): Ardeidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-17

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Sporophila corvina
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-16

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 16000


Scientific name: Myiodynastes luteiventris
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-20

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 1600


Scientific name: Catharus frantzii
Family (IOC): Turdidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 582 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 2500


Scientific name: Theristicus caerulescens
Family (IOC): Threskiornithidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-02

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 2500

Note: Don’t love the look of this one.


Scientific name: Myiarchus swainsoni
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Setophaga americana
Family (IOC): Parulidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-05-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 100 mm
Exposure: f/4 0.005 sec ISO 250


Scientific name: Spatula cyanoptera
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-01

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 500


Scientific name: Melanerpes carolinus
Family (IOC): Picidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-12-07

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Gavia immer
Family (IOC): Gaviidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-02-07

Camera: NIKON CORPORATION NIKON Z 8
Lens: NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 160


Scientific name: Patagioenas nigrirostris
Family (IOC): Columbidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-18

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 10000


Scientific name: Chlorophanes spiza
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-17

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 3200


Scientific name: Molothrus aeneus
Family (IOC): Icteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-05-12

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 640

Note: Love birds that have red eyes


Scientific name: Mareca sibilatrix
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-03

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Habia fuscicauda
Family (IOC): Cardinalidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-18

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 51200


Scientific name: Tigrisoma lineatum
Family (IOC): Ardeidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-22

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 350 mm
Exposure: f/5.9 0.002 sec ISO 320


Scientific name: Fulica rufifrons
Family (IOC): Rallidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-01

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 250


Scientific name: Contopus virens
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 500


Scientific name: Nyctibius griseus
Family (IOC): Nyctibiidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-16

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.005 sec ISO 25600

Note: Showed up one random night, the owner of the lodge told me to come check it out. Such a funny looking guy


Scientific name: Plectrophenax nivalis
Family (IOC): Calcariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-02-15

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 320

Note: My goal coming to Quabbin in the middle of February was to find Bald Eagles; sadly I did not find any, but I got a couple of pictures of this snow bunting, which I originally mistook for a sparrow.


Scientific name: Clangula hyemalis
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Vulnerable

Date: 2025-07-12

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Eupetomena macroura
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Trogon chrysochloros
Family (IOC): Trogonidae
Conservation status: unknown

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 100 mm
Exposure: f/4 0.005 sec ISO 800

Note: The trogon instantly flew away so I couldn’t get a better shot sadly.


Scientific name: Phoenicopterus ruber
Family (IOC): Phoenicopteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-15

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Celeus castaneus
Family (IOC): Picidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-18

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 20000


Scientific name: Cacicus cela
Family (IOC): Icteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-07-26

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 320


Scientific name: Erithacus rubecula
Family (IOC): Muscicapidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-18

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 4000

Note: It was very fun meeting the European equivalent of one of my favorite American birds.


Scientific name: Trogon massena
Family (IOC): Trogonidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-16

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 2500

Note: Nice trogon


Scientific name: Columba livia
Family (IOC): Columbidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-20

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 320


Scientific name: Psarocolius montezuma
Family (IOC): Icteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-19

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 261 mm
Exposure: f/5.6 0.001 sec ISO 5000

Note: The metallic sounding noise that oropendolas make is so weird


Scientific name: Larus dominicanus
Family (IOC): Laridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-12-22

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1000


Scientific name: Momotus lessonii
Family (IOC): Momotidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 482 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.033 sec ISO 10000


Scientific name: Coereba flaveola
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-18

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Ramphocelus sanguinolentus
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-18

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 2000


Scientific name: Coragyps atratus
Family (IOC): Cathartidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-23

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 167 mm
Exposure: f/4.7 0.003 sec ISO 1250

Note: Heinous creatures


Scientific name: Nyctibius grandis
Family (IOC): Nyctibiidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-07-26

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1600

Note: One of the most bizarre birds I’ve ever seen


Scientific name: Melanerpes formicivorus
Family (IOC): Picidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-23

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1600


Scientific name: Alauda arvensis
Family (IOC): Alaudidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-20

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Psarocolius wagleri
Family (IOC): Icteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-20

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 4000


Scientific name: Anabacerthia amaurotis
Family (IOC): Furnariidae
Conservation status: Near threatened

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.003 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Aphrastura spinicauda
Family (IOC): Furnariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-08

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 5000


Scientific name: Amazona amazonica
Family (IOC): Psittacidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-07-13

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 161 mm
Exposure: f/4.6 0.003 sec ISO 2500


Scientific name: Quiscalus major
Family (IOC): Icteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-11-08

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1000

Note: Pulled over to the side of the road to take this picture


Scientific name: Sittasomus griseicapillus
Family (IOC): Furnariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-18

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 4000


Scientific name: Tityra semifasciata
Family (IOC): Tityridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-20

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 4000


Scientific name: Psittacara leucophthalmus
Family (IOC): Psittacidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-01

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 800

Note: He was hiding from me.


Scientific name: Hydroprogne caspia
Family (IOC): Laridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-04-24

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 195 mm
Exposure: f/5 0.002 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Ramphastos ambiguus
Family (IOC): Ramphastidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-17

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 800

Note: This guy was singing for like 20 minutes, right outside my cabin


Scientific name: Cyanocitta stelleri
Family (IOC): Corvidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-23

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1250

Note: Just as loud as a Blue Jay, but less pleasant


Scientific name: Colaptes melanochloros
Family (IOC): Picidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-04

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Larus glaucoides
Family (IOC): Laridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-02-08

Camera: NIKON CORPORATION NIKON Z 8
Lens: NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 500

Note: The coldest morning of the year and I was in a random pier looking at gulls


Scientific name: Hylatomus lineatus
Family (IOC): Picidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-15

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Spatula platalea
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-03

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 1000

Note: Not my favorite duck


Scientific name: Leucocarbo magellanicus
Family (IOC): Phalacrocoracidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-09

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Gnorimopsar chopi
Family (IOC): Icteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-02

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 250


Scientific name: Phytotoma rara
Family (IOC): Cotingidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-05-28

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Sporophila nigricollis
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-09

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 1600


Scientific name: Eudocimus ruber
Family (IOC): Threskiornithidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-15

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 200 mm
Exposure: f/5.1 0.002 sec ISO 2000


Scientific name: Catharus fuscater
Family (IOC): Turdidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 280 mm
Exposure: f/8 0.001 sec ISO 8000


Scientific name: Pulsatrix perspicillata
Family (IOC): Strigidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-19

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.005 sec ISO 4000

Note: The picture itself is not that good, but it took a while for us to find these owls so I was pretty proud


Scientific name: Lophonetta specularioides
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-08

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Sephanoides sephaniodes
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-03

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 20000

Note: Very noisy original image, but Lightroom worked its magic and I think it looks ok now


Scientific name: Setophaga pitiayumi
Family (IOC): Parulidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-20

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Arremon brunneinucha
Family (IOC): Passerellidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.003 sec ISO 5000


Scientific name: Lessonia rufa
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-06

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Ixoreus naevius
Family (IOC): Turdidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-25

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.004 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Mimus saturninus
Family (IOC): Mimidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-12-30

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Buteogallus meridionalis
Family (IOC): Accipitridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-01

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 250

Note: This one did get some heat distortion, but it’s fine.


Scientific name: Polioptila dumicola
Family (IOC): Polioptilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-12-30

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1600


Scientific name: Bubo scandiacus
Family (IOC): Strigidae
Conservation status: Vulnerable

Date: 2026-03-01

Camera: Canon Canon EOS R7
Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Focal length: 472 mm
Exposure: f/7.1 0.001 sec ISO 400

Note: I only found it because a random guy in a parking lot told me to be on the lookout for ‘an owl on top of the ridge’ which was definitely burying the lede.


Scientific name: Myiornis ecaudatus
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 5000


Scientific name: Xiphorhynchus spixii
Family (IOC): Furnariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.01 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Veniliornis affinis
Family (IOC): Picidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 2000


Scientific name: Eupherusa eximia
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 25600


Scientific name: Suiriri suiriri
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-04

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 2000


Scientific name: Uria aalge
Family (IOC): Alcidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-19

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 4000


Scientific name: Sturnus vulgaris
Family (IOC): Sturnidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-05-04

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 250


Scientific name: Picumnus temminckii
Family (IOC): Picidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-18

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Leptotila verreauxi
Family (IOC): Columbidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Branta canadensis
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-02-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: OM 40-150mm F4.0
Focal length: 150 mm
Exposure: f/4 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Setophaga pensylvanica
Family (IOC): Parulidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-09-27

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 2500


Scientific name: Xenops rutilus
Family (IOC): Furnariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-20

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Chloroceryle amazona
Family (IOC): Alcedinidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-01

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Gampsonyx swainsonii
Family (IOC): Accipitridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-01

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Sternula antillarum
Family (IOC): Laridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-08-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 100 mm
Exposure: f/4 0 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Eurypyga helias
Family (IOC): Eurypygidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-02

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 5000


Scientific name: Mareca strepera
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-09-14

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 320


Scientific name: Anas carolinensis
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-28

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 320


Scientific name: Avocettula recurvirostris
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Callipepla californica
Family (IOC): Odontophoridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-12-26

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Fulica americana
Family (IOC): Rallidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-24

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 250


Scientific name: Ardea purpurea
Family (IOC): Ardeidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-17

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Certhiaxis cinnamomeus
Family (IOC): Furnariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-15

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Anas georgica
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-05-28

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 200 mm
Exposure: f/5.1 0.002 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Actitis macularius
Family (IOC): Scolopacidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-11-07

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 364 mm
Exposure: f/6.1 0.002 sec ISO 800

Note: Very hot day


Scientific name: Dolichonyx oryzivorus
Family (IOC): Icteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200

Note: One of the coolest scientific names for a bird I’ve encountered


Scientific name: Melospiza melodia
Family (IOC): Passerellidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-01-20

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: OM 40-150mm F4.0
Focal length: 150 mm
Exposure: f/4 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Anas rubripes
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-11-23

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Melanitta americana
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Near threatened

Date: 2024-11-23

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 3200


Scientific name: Lathrotriccus euleri
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Herpetotheres cachinnans
Family (IOC): Falconidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-22

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Attila cinnamomeus
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Eudocimus albus
Family (IOC): Threskiornithidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-11-08

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Sclateria naevia
Family (IOC): Thamnophilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-07-26

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Fulica armillata
Family (IOC): Rallidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-05-27

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 156 mm
Exposure: f/4.6 0.003 sec ISO 320


Scientific name: Theristicus melanopis
Family (IOC): Threskiornithidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-06

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Coryphospingus cucullatus
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-10

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 2500

Note: Love the haircut.


Scientific name: Rissa tridactyla
Family (IOC): Laridae
Conservation status: Vulnerable

Date: 2025-04-19

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 320


Scientific name: Sterna paradisaea
Family (IOC): Laridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-07-13

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 280 mm
Exposure: f/8 0.001 sec ISO 400

Note: Cool pose


Scientific name: Haplospiza unicolor
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 2500


Scientific name: Megaceryle alcyon
Family (IOC): Alcedinidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-10-26

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 2000


Scientific name: Thamnomanes caesius
Family (IOC): Thamnophilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.04 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Elaenia cristata
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-09

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 2000


Scientific name: Streptoprocne rutila
Family (IOC): Apodidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-20

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 250


Scientific name: Columbina picui
Family (IOC): Columbidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-01

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 1000


Scientific name: Buteo platypterus
Family (IOC): Accipitridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-09-27

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200

Note: Another very cool hawk


Scientific name: Orchesticus abeillei
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Near threatened

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1000


Scientific name: Veniliornis affinis
Family (IOC): Picidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-07-21

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 2000


Scientific name: Eupsittula canicularis
Family (IOC): Psittacidae
Conservation status: Vulnerable

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Stelgidopteryx ruficollis
Family (IOC): Hirundinidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-18

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 4000


Scientific name: Milvago chimachima
Family (IOC): Falconidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-15

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Haematopus ostralegus
Family (IOC): Haematopodidae
Conservation status: Near threatened

Date: 2025-04-19

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 320


Scientific name: Saltator grandis
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-20

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.002 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Sublegatus obscurior
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Tringa totanus
Family (IOC): Scolopacidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-17

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Accipiter striatus
Family (IOC): Accipitridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-09-27

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 250


Scientific name: Cairina moschata
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-05-27

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 236 mm
Exposure: f/5.3 0.002 sec ISO 500


Scientific name: Chloephaga hybrida
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-09

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Gulosus aristotelis
Family (IOC): Phalacrocoracidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-19

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 3200


Scientific name: Polioptila plumbea
Family (IOC): Polioptilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 300 mm
Exposure: f/5.7 0.002 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Lochmias nematura
Family (IOC): Furnariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.01 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Setophaga ruticilla
Family (IOC): Parulidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-05-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 2500


Scientific name: Leuconotopicus villosus
Family (IOC): Picidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-25

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.01 sec ISO 6400

Note: I originally coded this one as a Downy Woodpecker, but the nice people over at eBird let me know it was a Hairy. The difference is subtle, basically a slightly larger bill.


Scientific name: Eremophila alpestris
Family (IOC): Alaudidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-02-08

Camera: NIKON CORPORATION NIKON Z 8
Lens: NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Focal length: 570 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 64


Scientific name: Cepphus grylle
Family (IOC): Alcidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-07-13

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Toxostoma rufum
Family (IOC): Mimidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-04-27

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: OM 40-150mm F4.0
Focal length: 150 mm
Exposure: f/4 0.003 sec ISO 1000


Scientific name: Buteo plagiatus
Family (IOC): Accipitridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-16

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 16000


Scientific name: Aramus guarauna
Family (IOC): Aramidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-02

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 4000

Note: Where you going with that?


Scientific name: Cynanthus auriceps
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-05-12

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 1000

Note: This was the first time that the guide had seen one of these hummingbirds in CDMX, so he got super excited! Was pretty nice. Pictures were kinda bad though


Scientific name: Porphyrio martinicus
Family (IOC): Rallidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-11-08

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 318 mm
Exposure: f/5.8 0.002 sec ISO 1600

Note: Looking very pensive


Scientific name: Saucerottia beryllina
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-05-12

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 1000


Scientific name: Ixobrychus exilis
Family (IOC): Ardeidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-07-05

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200

Note: One of the ugliest birds I’ve ever seen. Picture is not very good either.


Scientific name: Tityra inquisitor
Family (IOC): Tityridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-20

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Pardirallus nigricans
Family (IOC): Rallidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 500


Scientific name: Corvus monedula
Family (IOC): Corvidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-19

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 320

Note: I originally mistook it for a carrion crow, but when I looked at the picture in my computer I realized it was a jackdaw.


Scientific name: Pseudastur albicollis
Family (IOC): Accipitridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-22

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 100 mm
Exposure: f/4 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Nycticorax nycticorax
Family (IOC): Ardeidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-08-02

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Cynanthus canivetii
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 20000


Scientific name: Psarocolius viridis
Family (IOC): Icteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Recurvirostra americana
Family (IOC): Recurvirostridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-23

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.003 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Tachyeres patachonicus
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-09

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Ciconia maguari
Family (IOC): Ciconiidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 2500


Scientific name: Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Family (IOC): Pelecanidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-11-08

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Tangara guttata
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-20

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 3200

Note: The picture wasn’t too good, but the bird itself was pretty rare in this area so I was happy to spot it


Scientific name: Pelecanus occidentalis
Family (IOC): Pelecanidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-11-06

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Euphonia pectoralis
Family (IOC): Fringillidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Streptoprocne zonaris
Family (IOC): Apodidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-20

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 500


Scientific name: Pygarrhichas albogularis
Family (IOC): Furnariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-09

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 350 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Heliomaster longirostris
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Gavia stellata
Family (IOC): Gaviidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-11-23

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 187 mm
Exposure: f/4.9 0.002 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Amazona farinosa
Family (IOC): Psittacidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-07-13

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 100 mm
Exposure: f/4 0.005 sec ISO 1600


Scientific name: Porphyriops melanops
Family (IOC): Rallidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-03

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 1600

Note: One of the uggliest birds I’ve ever seen. Not my favorite


Scientific name: Paroaria dominicana
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-04

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 500


Scientific name: Lepidocolaptes souleyetii
Family (IOC): Furnariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-19

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 16000


Scientific name: Oxyura vittata
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-03

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 1600

Note: The males have a bright blue bill, which is pretty cool


Scientific name: Hirundo rustica
Family (IOC): Hirundinidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-17

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Cranioleuca pallida
Family (IOC): Furnariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Melozone fusca
Family (IOC): Passerellidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-05-12

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.003 sec ISO 12800


Scientific name: Psaltriparus minimus
Family (IOC): Aegithalidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 100 mm
Exposure: f/4 0.004 sec ISO 200

Note: Unfortunate name.


Scientific name: Megaceryle torquata
Family (IOC): Alcedinidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-02

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Dacnis cayana
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-07

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 2000


Scientific name: Aphelocoma californica
Family (IOC): Corvidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-23

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Larus marinus
Family (IOC): Laridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-09-07

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Colonia colonus
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 3200


Scientific name: Myiozetetes similis
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 1000


Scientific name: Cynanthus latirostris
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-05-13

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 400

Note: He has face paint


Scientific name: Phaeomyias murina
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1000


Scientific name: Sphyrapicus ruber
Family (IOC): Picidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 2500


Scientific name: Vireo chivi
Family (IOC): Vireonidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-12-30

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Tangara gyrola
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 3200


Scientific name: Poecile carolinensis
Family (IOC): Paridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-09-27

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Pardirallus sanguinolentus
Family (IOC): Rallidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-05-28

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 300 mm
Exposure: f/5.7 0.002 sec ISO 1000


Scientific name: Cygnus atratus
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-15

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 350 mm
Exposure: f/5.9 0.002 sec ISO 320


Scientific name: Hemithraupis guira
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-12-30

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Patagona gigas
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-12-26

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 213 mm
Exposure: f/5.1 0.002 sec ISO 200

Note: This is actually the biggest hummingbird in the world, but it doesn’t seem like it is because a) I’m not very close and b) it’s still a hummingbird! Ironically, this means that I’ve photographed the biggest and smallest hummingbirds in the world.


Scientific name: Trogon melanurus
Family (IOC): Trogonidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-22

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.300000191 0.001 sec ISO 1000


Scientific name: Amazona aestiva
Family (IOC): Psittacidae
Conservation status: Near threatened

Date: 2026-01-02

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Islerothraupis cristata
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-13

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 5000


Scientific name: Chauna torquata
Family (IOC): Anhimidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-02

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Tyrannus savana
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-15

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Ramphastos toco
Family (IOC): Ramphastidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-09

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200

Note: It’s a pretty iconic species so I definitely need a better picture at some point.


Scientific name: Piranga olivacea
Family (IOC): Cardinalidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-08-30

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Phaethornis striigularis
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-18

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 437 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 8000


Scientific name: Nannopterum brasilianum
Family (IOC): Phalacrocoracidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-01

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 320


Scientific name: Euphonia cayennensis
Family (IOC): Fringillidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 2000


Scientific name: Campylopterus largipennis
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Tachyeres pteneres
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-08

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Macronectes giganteus
Family (IOC): Procellariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-09

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 320


Scientific name: Calidris melanotos
Family (IOC): Scolopacidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-02

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 250

Note: You can’t really see his pecs in this one, but they are buffed


Scientific name: Icterus abeillei
Family (IOC): Icteridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-05-12

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Margarornis rubiginosus
Family (IOC): Furnariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 25600


Scientific name: Buteo lineatus
Family (IOC): Accipitridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-11-08

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Plegadis falcinellus
Family (IOC): Threskiornithidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-17

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Tringa solitaria
Family (IOC): Scolopacidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-02

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Sula variegata
Family (IOC): Sulidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-07

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 320

Note: Funny name


Scientific name: Oceanites oceanicus
Family (IOC): Oceanitidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-07-12

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 320

Note: He’s surfing


Scientific name: Zenaida meloda
Family (IOC): Columbidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-12-22

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 250


Scientific name: Elaenia chiriquensis
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-09

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Pseudastur albicollis
Family (IOC): Accipitridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-17

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Pachyramphus cinnamomeus
Family (IOC): Tityridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-18

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Tangara icterocephala
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.003 sec ISO 12800


Scientific name: Amazona autumnalis
Family (IOC): Psittacidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-19

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 125


Scientific name: Hemithraupis ruficapilla
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 264 mm
Exposure: f/5.5 0.002 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Veniliornis lignarius
Family (IOC): Picidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-06

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 3200


Scientific name: Pyroderus scutatus
Family (IOC): Cotingidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-18

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 4000

Note: I wish I had a better picture of this bird because it is a very cool one. Hard to get though.


Scientific name: Paroaria coronata
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-02

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 318 mm
Exposure: f/5.8 0.002 sec ISO 250


Scientific name: Stercorarius parasiticus
Family (IOC): Stercorariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-07-12

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 120 mm
Exposure: f/4.3 0 sec ISO 200

Note: All jaegers engage in kleptoparasitism, but parasitic jaegers are the worst offenders. I find that hilarious.


Scientific name: Saltator atriceps
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-20

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 200 mm
Exposure: f/5.6 0.001 sec ISO 4000


Scientific name: Taraba major
Family (IOC): Thamnophilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-22

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.004 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Callipepla californica
Family (IOC): Odontophoridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-02

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 4000


Scientific name: Schiffornis virescens
Family (IOC): Tityridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-18

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 264 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 5000


Scientific name: Campylorhynchus turdinus
Family (IOC): Troglodytidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-12-30

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 1600


Scientific name: Gartered Trogon
Family (IOC): NA
Conservation status: NA

Date: 2026-06-20

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 250

Note: Trogons make such funny noises, and so distinctive! One of the few species I can identify by sound


Scientific name: Geositta rufipennis
Family (IOC): Furnariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-10

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Pteroglossus inscriptus
Family (IOC): Ramphastidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.300000191 0.002 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Patagioenas fasciata
Family (IOC): Columbidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-23

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.004 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Riparia riparia
Family (IOC): Hirundinidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-06-28

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 100 mm
Exposure: f/4 0.004 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Hylophylax naevioides
Family (IOC): Thamnophilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-16

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 25600


Scientific name: Trogon surrucura
Family (IOC): Trogonidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Xiphorhynchus susurrans
Family (IOC): Furnariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-18

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 40000


Scientific name: Spheniscus humboldti
Family (IOC): Spheniscidae
Conservation status: Vulnerable

Date: 2024-12-22

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Dysithamnus mentalis
Family (IOC): Thamnophilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 318 mm
Exposure: f/5.8 0.004 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Tolmomyias flaviventris
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.005 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Ardenna gravis
Family (IOC): Procellariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-07-12

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Myiornis auricularis
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 5000


Scientific name: Sterna trudeaui
Family (IOC): Laridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-03

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 1000


Scientific name: Pygochelidon cyanoleuca
Family (IOC): Hirundinidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 100 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Parabuteo unicinctus
Family (IOC): Accipitridae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-05

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 500


Scientific name: Sakesphorus luctuosus
Family (IOC): Thamnophilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Falco rufigularis
Family (IOC): Falconidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-03

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Xenops mexicanus
Family (IOC): Furnariidae
Conservation status: unknown

Date: 2026-06-20

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 10000


Scientific name: Podilymbus podiceps
Family (IOC): Podicipedidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-05

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Ptiliogonys cinereus
Family (IOC): Ptiliogonatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-05-12

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Spatula discors
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-09-14

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Mitrephanes phaeocercus
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.005 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Penelope ochrogaster
Family (IOC): Cracidae
Conservation status: Vulnerable

Date: 2026-01-02

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Brotogeris chiriri
Family (IOC): Psittacidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-04

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Enicognathus ferrugineus
Family (IOC): Psittacidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-01-08

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Hoploxypterus cayanus
Family (IOC): Charadriidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-01

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 3200


Scientific name: Procnias nudicollis
Family (IOC): Cotingidae
Conservation status: Near threatened

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Thryothorus ludovicianus
Family (IOC): Troglodytidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-09-07

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 2500


Scientific name: Primolius maracana
Family (IOC): Psittacidae
Conservation status: Near threatened

Date: 2025-12-30

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 200 mm
Exposure: f/5.1 0.002 sec ISO 250


Scientific name: Setophaga caerulescens
Family (IOC): Parulidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-05-11

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 200 mm
Exposure: f/5.6 0.005 sec ISO 500

Note: Terrible picture


Scientific name: Calidris maritima
Family (IOC): Scolopacidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-02-08

Camera: NIKON CORPORATION NIKON Z 8
Lens: NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 450

Note: They’re not purple


Scientific name: Henicorhina leucophrys
Family (IOC): Troglodytidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 318 mm
Exposure: f/8 0.005 sec ISO 1000


Scientific name: Selenidera maculirostris
Family (IOC): Ramphastidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Ara ambiguus
Family (IOC): Psittacidae
Conservation status: CR

Date: 2026-06-18

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 320

Note: Pretty bad picture but they showed up out of nowhere, so it was the best I could


Scientific name: Heliothryx barroti
Family (IOC): Trochilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-18

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 16000


Scientific name: Thamnophilus amazonicus
Family (IOC): Thamnophilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 236 mm
Exposure: f/5.3 0.002 sec ISO 1000


Scientific name: Tyrannus albogularis
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-09

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Brotogeris jugularis
Family (IOC): Psittacidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-18

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 400


Scientific name: Empidonax minimus
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-05-23

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.002 sec ISO 100

Note: Overcast day, and the bird was pretty far away. So not a great product


Scientific name: Cyclarhis gujanensis
Family (IOC): Vireonidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 195 mm
Exposure: f/5 0.002 sec ISO 2500


Scientific name: Chloris chloris
Family (IOC): Fringillidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-04-17

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Gavia pacifica
Family (IOC): Gaviidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-28

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 800


Scientific name: Sicalis columbiana
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-08-15

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 100 mm
Exposure: f/4 0 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Melanitta deglandi
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-05-02

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.002 sec ISO 250


Scientific name: Sclerurus scansor
Family (IOC): Furnariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.033 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Tigrisoma fasciatum
Family (IOC): Ardeidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-18

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1000


Scientific name: Setophaga fusca
Family (IOC): Parulidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-08-30

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Fulica leucoptera
Family (IOC): Rallidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-05-27

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 2500


Scientific name: Hylophilus poicilotis
Family (IOC): Vireonidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 4000


Scientific name: Legatus leucophaius
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-20

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.002 sec ISO 200


Scientific name: Contopus cooperi
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Near threatened

Date: 2026-05-12

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.002 sec ISO 160


Scientific name: Melanitta perspicillata
Family (IOC): Anatidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2025-03-23

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 250


Scientific name: Sitta canadensis
Family (IOC): Sittidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-07-12

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 3200


Scientific name: Islerothraupis luctuosa
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-20

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/9 0.001 sec ISO 2500


Scientific name: Sporophila caerulescens
Family (IOC): Thraupidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 250


Scientific name: Phytotoma rara
Family (IOC): Cotingidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-05-27

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 4000


Scientific name: Todirostrum maculatum
Family (IOC): Tyrannidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-07-13

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1000


Scientific name: Querula purpurata
Family (IOC): Cotingidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 1250


Scientific name: Platalea ajaja
Family (IOC): Threskiornithidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-01-01

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 5000

Note: I need a better picture of this bird because it is absolutely insane.


Scientific name: Pyrilia haematotis
Family (IOC): Psittacidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-20

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 640


Scientific name: Chaetura vauxi
Family (IOC): Apodidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-20

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 280 mm
Exposure: f/8 0.001 sec ISO 250


Scientific name: Dendrocincla fuliginosa
Family (IOC): Furnariidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-16

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Habia carmioli
Family (IOC): Cardinalidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-16

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 51200


Scientific name: Myrmotherula longipennis
Family (IOC): Thamnophilidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-06-29

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.006 sec ISO 6400


Scientific name: Eumomota superciliosa
Family (IOC): Momotidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-15

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Focal length: 840 mm
Exposure: f/10 0.001 sec ISO 1250

Note: The picture looks terrible because the mist was really dense that afternoon


Scientific name: Carpodectes nitidus
Family (IOC): Cotingidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-18

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 800

Note: Might not look like much, but that is a pretty rare bird! Is almost completely silent


Scientific name: Panyptila cayennensis
Family (IOC): Apodidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-21

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 125


Scientific name: Vireo solitarius
Family (IOC): Vireonidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2024-05-11

Camera: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII
Lens: LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
Focal length: 400 mm
Exposure: f/6.300000191 0.001 sec ISO 250


Scientific name: Pionus senilis
Family (IOC): Psittacidae
Conservation status: Least concern

Date: 2026-06-18

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M5
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600 mm
Exposure: f/6.3 0.001 sec ISO 160

 

“I am glad I shall never be young without wild country to be young in. Of what avail are forty freedoms without a blank spot on the map?” (Leopold 1989, A Sand County Almanac)