I am posting a bunch of pics here because I think it is interesting how variable these birds are.
This one almost had me going for Cliff Swallow it was so dark and rich colored. I wonder if a Caribbean Cave had mixed in with the Mexican race?
Sibley's mentions that some Caves will get a bit of a necklace like Cliffs have. I see it in this one.
Very interesting....
On Wednesday I had insomnia so I decided why not put my energy to good use and get me a Broad-billed. I had a ton of Teleconferences scheduled for the day but I reasoned I could take them while driving on my Bluetooth. Last time I do that for a while... But I got my bird! Thanks Joan and Jeff!
I didn't see any evidence of a gorget and seeing that juveniles would start getting some gorget by this time of the year I would think she is female.
It was early morning and I never got a good opportunity to shoot her in good light without being obscured by a twig or sitting on a feeder which is never ideal. But I had limited time and so had to content myself with these substandard shots.
A very vocal bird and very lost! Good thing that Jeff and Joan are taking care of her.
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