Blessed by Birds (Lisa B.)
@blessedbybirds.bsky.social
Artist, naturalist, writer.
Lover of trees, flowers, birds, animals, insects, fishes, reptiles
and all things natural on this planet we call Earth.
https://lisabrunettiart.wordpress.com/category/random-posts-and-updates/
Lover of trees, flowers, birds, animals, insects, fishes, reptiles
and all things natural on this planet we call Earth.
https://lisabrunettiart.wordpress.com/category/random-posts-and-updates/
Yes! That is one odd looking species! They 'flop' through thick areas and are difficult to see - at least the few times I've seen them. That unique beak is diagnostic, as are the pale eyes. Here are photos of the other two species of Anis, Groove-billed and Smooth-billed.
November 27, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Yes! That is one odd looking species! They 'flop' through thick areas and are difficult to see - at least the few times I've seen them. That unique beak is diagnostic, as are the pale eyes. Here are photos of the other two species of Anis, Groove-billed and Smooth-billed.
#BirdsSeenIn2025, #birds, #ecuador
Several hours at Portoviejo's "Jardin Botanico" provided nonstop birding entertainment.
One never tires of seeing the lovely Cocoi Heron.
Or the unique Red-billed Scythebill.
Several hours at Portoviejo's "Jardin Botanico" provided nonstop birding entertainment.
One never tires of seeing the lovely Cocoi Heron.
Or the unique Red-billed Scythebill.
November 27, 2025 at 11:44 AM
#BirdsSeenIn2025, #birds, #ecuador
Several hours at Portoviejo's "Jardin Botanico" provided nonstop birding entertainment.
One never tires of seeing the lovely Cocoi Heron.
Or the unique Red-billed Scythebill.
Several hours at Portoviejo's "Jardin Botanico" provided nonstop birding entertainment.
One never tires of seeing the lovely Cocoi Heron.
Or the unique Red-billed Scythebill.
#BirdsSeenIn2025, #birds, #Ecuador
Jardin Botanico/Portoviejo - Lurking in deep shadows of scrubby trees, the Greater Anis (Crotophaga major) looked more like black turkeys than Anis! Eventually the neighborhood feathered residents chased these intruders to other perches and better view!
Jardin Botanico/Portoviejo - Lurking in deep shadows of scrubby trees, the Greater Anis (Crotophaga major) looked more like black turkeys than Anis! Eventually the neighborhood feathered residents chased these intruders to other perches and better view!
November 27, 2025 at 11:40 AM
#BirdsSeenIn2025, #birds, #Ecuador
Jardin Botanico/Portoviejo - Lurking in deep shadows of scrubby trees, the Greater Anis (Crotophaga major) looked more like black turkeys than Anis! Eventually the neighborhood feathered residents chased these intruders to other perches and better view!
Jardin Botanico/Portoviejo - Lurking in deep shadows of scrubby trees, the Greater Anis (Crotophaga major) looked more like black turkeys than Anis! Eventually the neighborhood feathered residents chased these intruders to other perches and better view!
Yes, they are beautiful elegant birds!
Most birders here 'dream' of seeing the GB Heron AND the very rare Green Heron.The latter 'dropped' out of the sky at a city park for a photo session, much to the envy of most birders in Ecuador! Friends still ask for notification if another appears!
Most birders here 'dream' of seeing the GB Heron AND the very rare Green Heron.The latter 'dropped' out of the sky at a city park for a photo session, much to the envy of most birders in Ecuador! Friends still ask for notification if another appears!
November 26, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Yes, they are beautiful elegant birds!
Most birders here 'dream' of seeing the GB Heron AND the very rare Green Heron.The latter 'dropped' out of the sky at a city park for a photo session, much to the envy of most birders in Ecuador! Friends still ask for notification if another appears!
Most birders here 'dream' of seeing the GB Heron AND the very rare Green Heron.The latter 'dropped' out of the sky at a city park for a photo session, much to the envy of most birders in Ecuador! Friends still ask for notification if another appears!
"... a few hundred photos of beautiful herons..."
That statement made me chuckle; I also take 'a few hundred photos' when feathered eye candy beckons!
The Great Blue is a 'Rare Bird alert' species in W. Ecuador, but the lovely Cocoi provides adequate compensation!
@everyheron.bsky.social
That statement made me chuckle; I also take 'a few hundred photos' when feathered eye candy beckons!
The Great Blue is a 'Rare Bird alert' species in W. Ecuador, but the lovely Cocoi provides adequate compensation!
@everyheron.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 1:45 AM
"... a few hundred photos of beautiful herons..."
That statement made me chuckle; I also take 'a few hundred photos' when feathered eye candy beckons!
The Great Blue is a 'Rare Bird alert' species in W. Ecuador, but the lovely Cocoi provides adequate compensation!
@everyheron.bsky.social
That statement made me chuckle; I also take 'a few hundred photos' when feathered eye candy beckons!
The Great Blue is a 'Rare Bird alert' species in W. Ecuador, but the lovely Cocoi provides adequate compensation!
@everyheron.bsky.social
#birds, #birdsSeenIn2025, @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social, @audubon.org Audubon CBC Season approaches!
The Comb Duck is one of the featured species for the Chone "ECHL" Ecuador 2025 circle.
birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/...
Do any of you Bsky birders plan to help with CBC circles this year?
The Comb Duck is one of the featured species for the Chone "ECHL" Ecuador 2025 circle.
birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/...
Do any of you Bsky birders plan to help with CBC circles this year?
November 26, 2025 at 1:08 AM
#birds, #birdsSeenIn2025, @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social, @audubon.org Audubon CBC Season approaches!
The Comb Duck is one of the featured species for the Chone "ECHL" Ecuador 2025 circle.
birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/...
Do any of you Bsky birders plan to help with CBC circles this year?
The Comb Duck is one of the featured species for the Chone "ECHL" Ecuador 2025 circle.
birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/...
Do any of you Bsky birders plan to help with CBC circles this year?
#BirdsSeenIn2025, #birds, #Ecuador, Refugio de la Tomatera/Portoviejo
Crane Hawk (Geranospiza caerulescens) nice surprise!, Pacific Parrotlet, Streaked Saltator, Fulvous-headed Scrub Tyrant
Crane Hawk (Geranospiza caerulescens) nice surprise!, Pacific Parrotlet, Streaked Saltator, Fulvous-headed Scrub Tyrant
November 20, 2025 at 1:01 AM
#BirdsSeenIn2025, #birds, #Ecuador, Refugio de la Tomatera/Portoviejo
Crane Hawk (Geranospiza caerulescens) nice surprise!, Pacific Parrotlet, Streaked Saltator, Fulvous-headed Scrub Tyrant
Crane Hawk (Geranospiza caerulescens) nice surprise!, Pacific Parrotlet, Streaked Saltator, Fulvous-headed Scrub Tyrant
What a refreshing surprise to see this notification - and for a few seconds wondered whose quote I was reading.. and then chuckled.
Will close with more Cocoi Heron eye candy! #birds, #birdsSeenIn2025
Thanks!
Will close with more Cocoi Heron eye candy! #birds, #birdsSeenIn2025
Thanks!
November 20, 2025 at 12:46 AM
What a refreshing surprise to see this notification - and for a few seconds wondered whose quote I was reading.. and then chuckled.
Will close with more Cocoi Heron eye candy! #birds, #birdsSeenIn2025
Thanks!
Will close with more Cocoi Heron eye candy! #birds, #birdsSeenIn2025
Thanks!
#Ecuador, #Manabi #birds Nice outing to Refugio de la Tomatera - #BirdsSeenIn2025
Pacific Hornero, Summer Tanager, Chivi Vireo, Tumbes Pewee
Pacific Hornero, Summer Tanager, Chivi Vireo, Tumbes Pewee
November 14, 2025 at 12:56 AM
#Ecuador, #Manabi #birds Nice outing to Refugio de la Tomatera - #BirdsSeenIn2025
Pacific Hornero, Summer Tanager, Chivi Vireo, Tumbes Pewee
Pacific Hornero, Summer Tanager, Chivi Vireo, Tumbes Pewee
Lovely day exploring areas within the CBC circle for #Chone #Ecuador, #Manabi. I think this final image is a Slaty Becard. #BirdsSeenIn2025
November 9, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Lovely day exploring areas within the CBC circle for #Chone #Ecuador, #Manabi. I think this final image is a Slaty Becard. #BirdsSeenIn2025
#BirdsSeenIn2025, #Ecuador, #Manabi, #Chone Wood Storks, Great Black Hawk, Streaked Flycatcher & Long-billed Starthroat.
November 9, 2025 at 8:04 AM
#BirdsSeenIn2025, #Ecuador, #Manabi, #Chone Wood Storks, Great Black Hawk, Streaked Flycatcher & Long-billed Starthroat.
It's important to purge that grief.
👍We have three Anis here: Smooth-billed, Groove-billed, and Greater (Crotophaga major)
I've also painted the Groove-billed with colors: "...so what IF the Groove-billed Ani wore rainbow colors? Would it be nearing extinction - prized for its colorful feathers?"
👍We have three Anis here: Smooth-billed, Groove-billed, and Greater (Crotophaga major)
I've also painted the Groove-billed with colors: "...so what IF the Groove-billed Ani wore rainbow colors? Would it be nearing extinction - prized for its colorful feathers?"
October 31, 2025 at 4:24 AM
It's important to purge that grief.
👍We have three Anis here: Smooth-billed, Groove-billed, and Greater (Crotophaga major)
I've also painted the Groove-billed with colors: "...so what IF the Groove-billed Ani wore rainbow colors? Would it be nearing extinction - prized for its colorful feathers?"
👍We have three Anis here: Smooth-billed, Groove-billed, and Greater (Crotophaga major)
I've also painted the Groove-billed with colors: "...so what IF the Groove-billed Ani wore rainbow colors? Would it be nearing extinction - prized for its colorful feathers?"
Your Substack post was sensitive and informative; thanks for including the recommendations and links.
Here is the drawing I worked on - not only in the field but also late at night as I kept one eye on Melissa's path.
Finished at 4 last night/early morning. Now I'm working on the color version.
Here is the drawing I worked on - not only in the field but also late at night as I kept one eye on Melissa's path.
Finished at 4 last night/early morning. Now I'm working on the color version.
October 31, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Your Substack post was sensitive and informative; thanks for including the recommendations and links.
Here is the drawing I worked on - not only in the field but also late at night as I kept one eye on Melissa's path.
Finished at 4 last night/early morning. Now I'm working on the color version.
Here is the drawing I worked on - not only in the field but also late at night as I kept one eye on Melissa's path.
Finished at 4 last night/early morning. Now I'm working on the color version.
This coastal area of SW Ecuador and NW Peru is the Tumbesian Region, home of 55 endemic bird species. The majority of birds that showed up yesterday and today were endemics. Here are a few: Long-tailed Mockingbird, Pacific Parrotlets, Croaking Ground-dove (yes they croak!) (Gray day, dull photos)
October 26, 2025 at 9:19 PM
This coastal area of SW Ecuador and NW Peru is the Tumbesian Region, home of 55 endemic bird species. The majority of birds that showed up yesterday and today were endemics. Here are a few: Long-tailed Mockingbird, Pacific Parrotlets, Croaking Ground-dove (yes they croak!) (Gray day, dull photos)
Concerns about Melissa's path and strength have shadowed me as I worked on a pencil drawing this weekend. Instead of calling it 'Muyuyu Botanical,' I should probably rename it, "Thinking of Emma."
Today was gray, windy and chilly here at almost sea level on the equator.
Sympathy/empathy weather?
Today was gray, windy and chilly here at almost sea level on the equator.
Sympathy/empathy weather?
October 26, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Concerns about Melissa's path and strength have shadowed me as I worked on a pencil drawing this weekend. Instead of calling it 'Muyuyu Botanical,' I should probably rename it, "Thinking of Emma."
Today was gray, windy and chilly here at almost sea level on the equator.
Sympathy/empathy weather?
Today was gray, windy and chilly here at almost sea level on the equator.
Sympathy/empathy weather?
#BirdsSeenIn2025, #Ecuador - the mystery bird is the Yellow-olive Flatbill (Tolmomyias sulphurescens)
I keep forgetting to add the Swallow-tailed Kite from May2025
I keep forgetting to add the Swallow-tailed Kite from May2025
October 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
#BirdsSeenIn2025, #Ecuador - the mystery bird is the Yellow-olive Flatbill (Tolmomyias sulphurescens)
I keep forgetting to add the Swallow-tailed Kite from May2025
I keep forgetting to add the Swallow-tailed Kite from May2025
When out with new birders, I print numbered checklists and can say, 'Pearl Kite - 23' and say the number in Spanish. They find #23 and see its name in Spanish. All ducks are grouped under D (Teal, Pintails,Whistling Ducks) also doves under D.
This grouping might work for your website needs.
This grouping might work for your website needs.
October 13, 2025 at 11:47 PM
When out with new birders, I print numbered checklists and can say, 'Pearl Kite - 23' and say the number in Spanish. They find #23 and see its name in Spanish. All ducks are grouped under D (Teal, Pintails,Whistling Ducks) also doves under D.
This grouping might work for your website needs.
This grouping might work for your website needs.
Does anyone else suffer from a birding hangover the day after Migratory Bird Day/October Big Day?! Ah, but it was worth the long hours in the field!
#Birds, #BirdsSeenIn2025, #Ecuador
Hook-billed Kite, Cocoi, Anhinga, and one mystery bird. Can anyone help with its ID?
ebird.org/tripreport/4...
#Birds, #BirdsSeenIn2025, #Ecuador
Hook-billed Kite, Cocoi, Anhinga, and one mystery bird. Can anyone help with its ID?
ebird.org/tripreport/4...
October 12, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Does anyone else suffer from a birding hangover the day after Migratory Bird Day/October Big Day?! Ah, but it was worth the long hours in the field!
#Birds, #BirdsSeenIn2025, #Ecuador
Hook-billed Kite, Cocoi, Anhinga, and one mystery bird. Can anyone help with its ID?
ebird.org/tripreport/4...
#Birds, #BirdsSeenIn2025, #Ecuador
Hook-billed Kite, Cocoi, Anhinga, and one mystery bird. Can anyone help with its ID?
ebird.org/tripreport/4...
#Ecuador, #BirdsSeenIn2025, #Birds
Eastern Kingbirds showed up this week at Parque las Vegas/Portoviejo two months earlier than usual for this location.
Nearby were the Western Cattle Egret, Neotropic Cormorant and the lovely Purple Gallinules
Eastern Kingbirds showed up this week at Parque las Vegas/Portoviejo two months earlier than usual for this location.
Nearby were the Western Cattle Egret, Neotropic Cormorant and the lovely Purple Gallinules
October 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
#Ecuador, #BirdsSeenIn2025, #Birds
Eastern Kingbirds showed up this week at Parque las Vegas/Portoviejo two months earlier than usual for this location.
Nearby were the Western Cattle Egret, Neotropic Cormorant and the lovely Purple Gallinules
Eastern Kingbirds showed up this week at Parque las Vegas/Portoviejo two months earlier than usual for this location.
Nearby were the Western Cattle Egret, Neotropic Cormorant and the lovely Purple Gallinules
#Ecuador, #BirdsSeenIn2025, #Birds
Scouting before #WorldMigratoryBirdDay #OctoberBigDay - some lovely species showed up for roll call at the boca of Rio Portoviejo.
American Kestrel, Black-bellied Plover, Semi Palmated Plover, Wilson's Plover
Scouting before #WorldMigratoryBirdDay #OctoberBigDay - some lovely species showed up for roll call at the boca of Rio Portoviejo.
American Kestrel, Black-bellied Plover, Semi Palmated Plover, Wilson's Plover
October 9, 2025 at 10:23 AM
#Ecuador, #BirdsSeenIn2025, #Birds
Scouting before #WorldMigratoryBirdDay #OctoberBigDay - some lovely species showed up for roll call at the boca of Rio Portoviejo.
American Kestrel, Black-bellied Plover, Semi Palmated Plover, Wilson's Plover
Scouting before #WorldMigratoryBirdDay #OctoberBigDay - some lovely species showed up for roll call at the boca of Rio Portoviejo.
American Kestrel, Black-bellied Plover, Semi Palmated Plover, Wilson's Plover
Guess how many seeds were in one of those small fruits?
People often ask how the birds survive during extended dry seasons. If the natural habitat is not disturbed, they have many options, like these tasty fruits and the tiny wild tomatoes that also thrive along the roadside.
(200 seeds!)
People often ask how the birds survive during extended dry seasons. If the natural habitat is not disturbed, they have many options, like these tasty fruits and the tiny wild tomatoes that also thrive along the roadside.
(200 seeds!)
October 7, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Guess how many seeds were in one of those small fruits?
People often ask how the birds survive during extended dry seasons. If the natural habitat is not disturbed, they have many options, like these tasty fruits and the tiny wild tomatoes that also thrive along the roadside.
(200 seeds!)
People often ask how the birds survive during extended dry seasons. If the natural habitat is not disturbed, they have many options, like these tasty fruits and the tiny wild tomatoes that also thrive along the roadside.
(200 seeds!)
Exploring the remaining fragments of Western #Ecuador 's Tumbesian Region, I was captivated by the beauty of this well-behaved vine. iNaturalist provided identification: Passiflora-colinvauxii - endemic to Ecuador. A year later the flowers showed another facet. And now: the ripe fruits! #Manabi
October 7, 2025 at 12:14 AM
(Refugio de la Tomatera-Manabi)
Working on art in the bosque often provides memorable birding experiences. Flitting near where I worked were these species: Ecuadorian Piculet, Tropical Parula,Streaked Saltator and Necklaced Spinetail. #birds, #BirdsSeenIn2025, #Ecuador, #Portoviejo
Working on art in the bosque often provides memorable birding experiences. Flitting near where I worked were these species: Ecuadorian Piculet, Tropical Parula,Streaked Saltator and Necklaced Spinetail. #birds, #BirdsSeenIn2025, #Ecuador, #Portoviejo
October 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
(Refugio de la Tomatera-Manabi)
Working on art in the bosque often provides memorable birding experiences. Flitting near where I worked were these species: Ecuadorian Piculet, Tropical Parula,Streaked Saltator and Necklaced Spinetail. #birds, #BirdsSeenIn2025, #Ecuador, #Portoviejo
Working on art in the bosque often provides memorable birding experiences. Flitting near where I worked were these species: Ecuadorian Piculet, Tropical Parula,Streaked Saltator and Necklaced Spinetail. #birds, #BirdsSeenIn2025, #Ecuador, #Portoviejo
I remember trying to identify a bird sound in western Ecuador. It was months before finally seeing the bird that made the sound. Years later w/a friend I heard one and said, 'Scale-crested Pygmy Tyrant,' and he asked, "Are you sure?"
I laughed, 'For sure!' and a minute later the bird appeared!
I laughed, 'For sure!' and a minute later the bird appeared!
August 25, 2025 at 2:21 AM
I remember trying to identify a bird sound in western Ecuador. It was months before finally seeing the bird that made the sound. Years later w/a friend I heard one and said, 'Scale-crested Pygmy Tyrant,' and he asked, "Are you sure?"
I laughed, 'For sure!' and a minute later the bird appeared!
I laughed, 'For sure!' and a minute later the bird appeared!
#BirdsSeenIn2025, #Ecuador, Species registered in earlier posts for 2025 but worthy of the spotlight: Groove-billed Anis, Golden-olive Woodpecker, Black-cheeked Woodpeckers and one glorious Collared Aracari
#Chone, #Ricaurte, #RFI, #RegenerationFieldInstitute, #Birds
#Chone, #Ricaurte, #RFI, #RegenerationFieldInstitute, #Birds
August 11, 2025 at 6:57 AM
#BirdsSeenIn2025, #Ecuador, Species registered in earlier posts for 2025 but worthy of the spotlight: Groove-billed Anis, Golden-olive Woodpecker, Black-cheeked Woodpeckers and one glorious Collared Aracari
#Chone, #Ricaurte, #RFI, #RegenerationFieldInstitute, #Birds
#Chone, #Ricaurte, #RFI, #RegenerationFieldInstitute, #Birds