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Photos by Steve N. G. Howell and Rich Hoyer
![This tour distills a great blend of tropical forest birding on quiet roads...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8063%2F8258023915_75ec341f79_b.jpg?)
This tour distills a great blend of tropical forest birding on quiet roads…
![...with the unique flavor of Caribbean Mexico and birds such as the dazzling Cozumel Emerald...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8363%2F8258024153_5f01f213f7_b.jpg?)
…with the unique flavor of Caribbean Mexico and birds such as the dazzling Cozumel Emerald…
![...along with a rich coastal environment, home to shockingly pink American Flamingos.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8350%2F8258024297_63934df61d_b.jpg?)
…along with a rich coastal environment, home to shockingly pink American Flamingos.
![We'll start our birding around Puerto Morelos, where species include the regionally endemic Orange Oriole...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8491%2F8259091764_a625bbf8fb_b.jpg?)
We’ll start our birding around Puerto Morelos, where species include the regionally endemic Orange Oriole…
![...and with luck we may encounter a confiding troop of Central American Spider Monkeys.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8080%2F8259091928_1f2c4e7b36_b.jpg?)
…and with luck we may encounter a confiding troop of Central American Spider Monkeys.
![In the rich tropical forest near Carrillo Puerto we'll check the parrots carefully (here a group of White-fronteds)...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8490%2F8259092176_4f4ff92e9f_b.jpg?)
In the rich tropical forest near Carrillo Puerto we’ll check the parrots carefully (here a group of White-fronteds)…
![...for the rather local Yucatan (or Yellow-lored) Parrot.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8220%2F8258024947_a91b2d6eb2_b.jpg?)
…for the rather local Yucatan (or Yellow-lored) Parrot.
![Other regional specialties include the handsome Gray-throated Chat...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8359%2F8259092440_f8a259422e_b.jpg?)
Other regional specialties include the handsome Gray-throated Chat…
![...and Rose-throated Tanager (here a female).](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8063%2F8258025179_0b948da553_b.jpg?)
…and Rose-throated Tanager (here a female).
![Among many other forest possibilities are the local Ruddy Woodcreeper...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8478%2F8259092744_3c0028e4e9_b.jpg?)
Among many other forest possibilities are the local Ruddy Woodcreeper…
![...and the spectacular Ornate Hawk-Eagle.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8206%2F8258025527_6dbf6f5bd6_b.jpg?)
…and the spectacular Ornate Hawk-Eagle.
![We'll then move on to our delightful hotel in Valladolid...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8219%2F8258025677_bbbdf63e60_b.jpg?)
We’ll then move on to our delightful hotel in Valladolid…
![...from which we'll make a day trip to the north coast...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8072%2F8259093298_856bd7dd1e_b.jpg?)
…from which we’ll make a day trip to the north coast…
![...home to an avian example of decorative exuberance personified in the form of American Flamingos.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8083%2F8258026061_7691ac4ceb_b.jpg?)
…home to an avian example of decorative exuberance personified in the form of American Flamingos.
![Numerous other waterbirds may feature the bizarre Boat-billed Heron and...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8070%2F8259093582_3f68f5cfcf_b.jpg?)
Numerous other waterbirds may feature the bizarre Boat-billed Heron and…
![...the striking Great White Heron.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8347%2F8259093712_5a5f5633ed_b.jpg?)
…the striking Great White Heron.
![A good variety of raptors includes Common Black Hawk.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8493%2F8258026413_2c4f11b00e_b.jpg?)
A good variety of raptors includes Common Black Hawk.
![Mexican Sheartail is a local inhabitant of the coastal agave scrub...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8496%2F8258026517_1458538f9d_b.jpg?)
Mexican Sheartail is a local inhabitant of the coastal agave scrub…
![...where we may also encounter Lesser Roadrunner.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8078%2F8258026611_916c5934bc_b.jpg?)
…where we may also encounter Lesser Roadrunner.
![We'll also visit the spectacular Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8059%2F8258026801_85459e8f5d_b.jpg?)
We’ll also visit the spectacular Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza…
![...and perhaps find the stunning Turquoise-browed Motmot sitting quietly in the shade.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8220%2F8258026947_c408533226_b.jpg?)
…and perhaps find the stunning Turquoise-browed Motmot sitting quietly in the shade.
![The tour ends on Cozumel Island, which adds a unique component to the Mexican avifauna...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8357%2F8258027075_b90cac79bf_b.jpg?)
The tour ends on Cozumel Island, which adds a unique component to the Mexican avifauna…
![...including island endemics such as the endearing Cozumel Vireo...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8354%2F8258023569_eaec1fc5a2_b.jpg?)
…including island endemics such as the endearing Cozumel Vireo…
![...and Caribbean species such as the handsome Western Spindalis.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8353%2F8258023445_aed2d97533_b.jpg?)
…and Caribbean species such as the handsome Western Spindalis.
![We'll also look for the diminutive Yucatan Woodpecker...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8224%2F8258023255_26bcf73daf_b.jpg?)
We’ll also look for the diminutive Yucatan Woodpecker…
![...and the normally retiring Ruddy Crake...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8487%2F8258023157_69e34d8bb0_b.jpg?)
…and the normally retiring Ruddy Crake…
![...while it will be impossible to miss the ubiquitous Black Catbird.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8350%2F8258023009_296d37dd6c_b.jpg?)
…while it will be impossible to miss the ubiquitous Black Catbird.
![Wintering North American migrants are abundant, ranging from the dashing Merlin...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8493%2F8258022871_ee09f7423a_b.jpg?)
Wintering North American migrants are abundant, ranging from the dashing Merlin…
![...to the understated Swainson's Warbler, which is fairly common.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8211%2F8258022755_1f686e56f8_b.jpg?)
…to the understated Swainson’s Warbler, which is fairly common.
![As with all Mexico tours, there's a lot more to see than birds, such as numerous butterflies, including the local Mexican Cycadian...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8224%2F8258022641_a93b0cef30_b.jpg?)
As with all Mexico tours, there’s a lot more to see than birds, such as numerous butterflies, including the local Mexican Cycadian…
![...and perhaps the endemic Cozumel Raccoon.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8062%2F8258022413_293a48074f_b.jpg?)
…and perhaps the endemic Cozumel Raccoon.