Lake Chapala Birding En Route To Mexico City

lake chapala, mexico

On our last day in Mexico, Bob and I planned to do a little birdwatching along the shores of Lake Chapala before heading east to Mexico City for our evening flight.  As we packed our luggage, pastoral sounds emanating from the urban farmyard next door floated in on the cool breeze.  Shortly thereafter, we found ourselves in the colourful community of Chapala located on the north shore of Lake Chapala. Read more

Northern Shoveler Ducks At Reifel Bird Sanctuary

Northern Shoveler duck at Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary in Delta, BC, Canada.

As Bob and I rounded a trail at the Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, in British Columbia, Canada, we could not believe our eyes.  In a wide channel in the midst of a slough were several groups of Northern Shoveler Ducks.  Read more