Thrilled to capture this Bluish-fronted Jacamara in the underbrush along the Madre de Dios river in the Peruvian Amazon! It’s call: “kip kip-kip-kipkikikrkrkrrr-kree-kree-kree-kip-kip-kikikrrrrreeuw". 💚💙💚 #jacamar #amazon #peru

Thrilled to capture this Bluish-fronted Jacamara in the underbrush along the Madre de Dios river in the Peruvian Amazon! It’s call: “kip kip-kip-kipkikikrkrkrrr-kree-kree-kree-kip-kip-kikikrrrrreeuw". 💚💙💚 #jacamar #amazon #peru

When we climbed the tower high above the canopy along the Madre de Dios river, we faced several Russet-backed Oropendula nests--which hang down maybe 8'. Here is one surveying the scene after feeding the young'uns inside! 💛🖤💛 #Amazon #Peru #birding

When we climbed the tower high above the canopy along the Madre de Dios river, we faced several Russet-backed Oropendula nests--which hang down maybe 8'. Here is one surveying the scene after feeding the young'uns inside! 💛🖤💛 #Amazon #Peru #birding

We climbed a 115' canopy tower along the Madre de Dios River (absolutely terrifying) in the Peruvian Amazon. This White-throated Toucan arrived and started destroying Yellow-rumped Cacique nests looking for nestlings. Stunning! 🖤🤍💙 #Toucan #Amazon #Peru

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We climbed a 115' canopy tower along the Madre de Dios River (absolutely terrifying) in the Peruvian Amazon. This White-throated Toucan arrived and started destroying Yellow-rumped Cacique nests looking for nestlings. Stunning! 🖤🤍💙 #Toucan #Amazon #Peru

A pair of Scarlet Macaws courting along the Madres de Dios river in the Peruvian amazon. They mate for life and can live in the wild until they’re 35. They were nearly wiped out by the pet trade! ❤️💛💙 #Macaw #amazon #peru #MerryChristmas

A pair of Scarlet Macaws courting along the Madres de Dios river in the Peruvian amazon. They mate for life and can live in the wild until they’re 35. They were nearly wiped out by the pet trade! ❤️💛💙 #Macaw #amazon #peru #MerryChristmas

Merry Christmas! ✨🎄✨

Feliz Navidad from Peru! This might be my favorite Christmas tree of all time. Macaws resting after eating at the Tambopata clay lick. Just remarkable! ❤️💛💙 #Macaws #FelizNavidad #Amazon #Peru

A trio of Blue and Yellow Macaws head out after a morning at the Tambopata clay lick. These Macaws mate for life and can live for up to 35 years in the wild. They are enormous (up to three feet long)! And absolutely stunning! 💙💛💙 #Macaw #Amazon #Peru

less rat poison. more scurrying owl food

Wow - incredible shot!

A trio of Blue and Yellow Macaws head out after a morning at the Tambopata clay lick. These Macaws mate for life and can live for up to 35 years in the wild. They are enormous (up to three feet long)! And absolutely stunning! 💙💛💙 #Macaw #Amazon #Peru

Journeyed to the world-famous Tambopata clay lick today, where hundreds of macaws and parrots gather to eat the mineral-rich clay in the riverbank. The minerals counteract toxins in their diets and are a rich source of calcium, magnesium, and sodium. ❤️💛💙 #Macaws #Amazon #Peru

Journeyed to the world-famous Tambopata clay lick today, where hundreds of macaws and parrots gather to eat the mineral-rich clay in the riverbank. The minerals counteract toxins in their diets and are a rich source of calcium, magnesium, and sodium. ❤️💛💙 #Macaws #Amazon #Peru

Spent the day exploring Lake Sandoval in the Peruvian rain forest. I was thrilled when we spotted four Hoatzin along the water's edge. Called the strangest bird in the Amazon, it has no close avian relatives! I think it's fabulous. #Hoatzin #Peru #Sandoval

look at that lil smirk

I think he thinks he's fabulous, and rightly so

Spent the day exploring Lake Sandoval in the Peruvian rain forest. I was thrilled when we spotted four Hoatzin along the water's edge. Called the strangest bird in the Amazon, it has no close avian relatives! I think it's fabulous. #Hoatzin #Peru #Sandoval

I'm in the Peruvian Amazon for a few days and am about to head out for a day of birding on Lake Sandoval. I got my best look at a Turkey Vulture early this morning. A face only a mother could love? 😅😍😅 #Vultures #Peru #Amazon

I'm in the Peruvian Amazon for a few days and am about to head out for a day of birding on Lake Sandoval. I got my best look at a Turkey Vulture early this morning. A face only a mother could love? 😅😍😅 #Vultures #Peru #Amazon

I’m off on an adventure in the Amazon. More to come tomorrow. Until then, here’s a Blue Jay I spotted in Central Park recently. Love the mosaic! 💙💙💙 #bluejay #centralpark #birding

It's pouring in NYC this morning, but here's one more photo of a lovely female Northern Cardinal in last weekend's snow. So grateful some of these birds stick around for the winter! ❄️❄️❄️ #Cardinals #CentralPark #birding

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It's pouring in NYC this morning, but here's one more photo of a lovely female Northern Cardinal in last weekend's snow. So grateful some of these birds stick around for the winter! ❄️❄️❄️ #Cardinals #CentralPark #birding

I was focused on this Red-bellied Woodpecker when, all of a sudden, it got strafed by a Blue Jay! The woodpecker was undisturbed and continued noodling for insects! ❤️🖤🤍 #Woodpecker #CentralPark #birding

I was focused on this Red-bellied Woodpecker when, all of a sudden, it got strafed by a Blue Jay! The woodpecker was undisturbed and continued noodling for insects! ❤️🖤🤍 #Woodpecker #CentralPark #birding

I don't think I've ever captured a Northern Cardinal in flight in quite this way. I love the way the sunlight sets his wings aglow! 🥰🥰🥰 #Cardinals #CentralPark #birding

I don't think I've ever captured a Northern Cardinal in flight in quite this way. I love the way the sunlight sets his wings aglow! 🥰🥰🥰 #Cardinals #CentralPark #birding

A pair overwintered in my neighborhood a few years ago & it was,always a joy to see them flitting around on gray winter days. Little flashes of color and happiness.

I wish I could like this twice

I'm always thrilled when I see a beautiful female Northern Cardinal--especially in the snow! This one is particularly spectacular, don't you think? 🧡❤️🧡 #Cardinal #CentralPark #birding

Central Park remains blanketed with snow--the perfect setting for capturing the beauty of a Northern Cardinal! Looks like he's been doing a little foraging this morning. ❤️❤️❤️ #Cardinal #CentralPark #birding

In the face of everything that has happened in the past couple of days, I can still enjoy the beauty of birds. Especially when taken by a good photographer. Thank you above96th.

The news has been bleak. Here, courtesy of the poster below, is a lovely palate cleanser - the bird equivalent of a frosty-pop ice lolly that turns your tongue red.

Central Park remains blanketed with snow--the perfect setting for capturing the beauty of a Northern Cardinal! Looks like he's been doing a little foraging this morning. ❤️❤️❤️ #Cardinal #CentralPark #birding

I ventured out early in our first snowfall of the season and was surprised to see a group of American Goldfinches. I captured this one just before they flew off! 😍😍😍 #Goldfinch #CentralPark #birding

I ventured out early in our first snowfall of the season and was surprised to see a group of American Goldfinches. I captured this one just before they flew off! 😍😍😍 #Goldfinch #CentralPark #birding

I spotted this Red-bellied Woodpecker at the base of an oak tree and captured it just as it departed. I just love the feather patterns! 😎😎😎 #Woodpecker #CentralPark #birding

I encountered a magnificent Northern Cardinal on another frigid morning in Central Park. Definitely one of our most beautiful birds! ❤️❤️❤️ #Cardinal #CentralPark #birding

A Hooded Merganser makes its way across an unusually calm Central Park Reservoir. This is definitely one of my favorite ducks among those that make a pitstop in NYC! 🥰🥰🥰 #Merganser #CentralPark #birding

A Red-bellied Woodpecker turned into an avian missile in the early morning light. Such images are next to impossible to see with the naked eye, but are actually quite common behavior as birds seek to gather speed. 🚀🚀🚀 #Woodpecker #CentralPark #birding

When I walked through Central Park's Loch on this frigid morning, I thought I heard a little kitten mewing. It turned out to be this gorgeous Yellow-bellied Sapsucker! I had never heard one before. ❤️💛🖤 #Sapsucker #CentralPark #birding

Quite cold in Central Park this morning, as you can tell from this puffed-up female Northern Cardinal! I love Cardinals all year-round, but especially in winter. 🥰🥰🥰 #Cardinals #CentralPark #birding

It's been weeks since I had a great day of birding in Central Park. But today I got several good looks, including my local favorite--the Northern Flicker! I was surprised to hear its inimitable cry and thrilled to capture it in the morning light! 😎😎😎 #CentralPark #birding #Flicker

I couldn't resist--this squirrel was so cute! Spotted having a bite in Central Park on this gray morning. 😍😍😍 #Squirrel #CentralPark

Clear, cold, and blustery early today in Central Park (about 12°!). That didn't stop this Red-tailed Hawk from keeping an eye on the compost heap! 😎😎😎 #Hawks #CentralPark #birding

One amazing aspect of birding in Central Park is how close you can get to many birds. This Red-tailed Hawk was hunting so close to me, I could barely get it in frame! 🥰🥰🥰 #hawks #CentralPark #birding