Cuba Birding - March 2005

Seen feeding in pools next to rice field just
to the east of Puerto Padre.

Seen on the drive south across the Sierra Maestra
mountains.

This was seen feeding in a small pool and ditch
close to the road to the east of Puerto Padre. In living up to it's name, it
was the only one seen during the trip!

Seen feeding in a pungent smelling
stream to the east of Puerto Padre.

Also seen feeding in a pungent smelling
stream to the east of Puerto Padre.

This individual was photographed at Cabo Cruz.  We saw approximately 80 birds during the week at several sites.

Found south of Cruce de los Banos in the Sierra Maestra mountains, this is perhaps the rarest bird we found with only three prior records (per Birds of Cuba by Garrido and Kirkconnell).