BirdWatching

Find all the birds we (mostly Jenny) discovered on our trip here.

Stuart, Florida - 27.05.2024

Waldstorch, Wood Stork – Mycteria americana

Fishadler, Osprey – Pandion haliaetus

Bootschwanz-Grackel, Boat-Tailed Grackle – Quiscalus major

Moors Island, Abaco Islands - 24.05.2024

Ohrenscharbe, Double-Crested Cormorant – Phalacrocorax auritus

Schneesichler, White Ibis – Eudocimus albus

Petit Cay, Berry Islands - 23.05.2024

Antillennachtschwalbe, Antillean Nighthawk – Chordeiles gundlachii

Rotflügelstärling, Red-Winged Blackbird – Agelaius phoeniceus

Weisskopftaube, White-Crowned Pigeon – Patagioenas leucocephala

Schwarzgesichtchen, Black-Faced Grassquit – Melanospiza bicolor

Rotsteiss-Gimpelfink, Greater Antillean Bullfinch – Melopyrrha violacea

Little Whale Cay, Berry Islands - 22.05.2024

Zügelseeschwalbe, Bridled Tern – Onychoprion anaethetus

Rosenseeschwalbe, Roseate Tern – Sterna dougallii

Allan's Cay, The Exumas - 17.05.2024

Krabbenreiher, Yellow-Crowned Night-Heron – Nyctanassa violacea

Fishadler, Osprey – Pandion haliaetus

Gundlachspottdrossel, Bahama Mockingbird – Mimus gundlachii

Shroud Cay, The Exumas - 16.05.2024

Rotschwanz-Waldsänger, American Redstart – Setophaga ruticilla

Waderick Wells Cay, The Exumas - 15.05.2024

Bahamasternkolibri, Bahama Woodstar – Nesophlox evelynae

Thomas Cay, The Exumas - 13.05.2024

Dickschnabelvireo, Thick-Billed Vireo – Vireo crassirostris

Staniel Cay, The Exumas - 12.05.2024

Braunnoddi, Brown Noddy – Anous stolidus

Black Point, The Exumas - 11.05.2024

Aztekenmöwe, Laughing Gull – Leucophaeus atricilla

French Wells, Crooked Island - 03.05.2024

Braunmantel-Austernfischer, American Oystercatcher – Haematopus palliatus

Fish Cay, Acklins - 02.05.2024

Zuckervogel, Bananaquit, Bahamas race – Coereba flaveola

Bahamasternkolibri, Bahama Woodstar – Nesophlox evelynae

Gundlachspottdrossel, Bahama Mockingbird – Mimus gundlachii

Great Inagua, The Bahamas - 30.04.2024

Kubaflamingo, American Flamingo – Phoenicopterus ruber

Dreifarbenreiher, Tricolored Heron – Egretta tricolor

Rötelreiher, Reddish Egret, in its dark phase and white phase – Egretta rufescens

Tüpfelgelbschenkel, Greater Yellowlegs – Tringa melanoleuca

Wiesenstrandläufer, Least Sandpiper – Calidris minutilla

Lachseeschwalbe, Gull-Billed Tern – Gelochelidon nilotica

Fishadler, Osprey – Pandion haliaetus

Gartenspottdrossel, Northern Mockingbird – Mimus polyglottos

Sperlingstäubchen, Common Ground Dove – Columbina passerina

North Atlantic Ocean - 28.04.2024

Braunnoddi, Brown Noddy – Anous stolidus

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic - 26.04.2024

Drosseluferläufer, Spotted Sandpiper – Actitis macularius

Boqueron, Puerto Rico - 24.04.2024

Orangetrupial, Venezuelan Troupial – Icterus icterus

Puerto-Rico-Specht, Puerto Rican Woodpecker – Melanerpes portoricensis

Dominikanermangokolibri, Antillean Mango – Anthracothorax dominicus

Weissflügeltaube, White-Winged Dove – Zenaida asiatica

Grauer Königstyrann, Grey Kingbird – Tyrannus dominicensis

Bahia Fosforescénte, Puerto Rico - 23.04.2024

Truthahngeier, Turkey Vulture – Cathartes aura

Regenbrachvogel, Whimbrel – Numenius phaeopus

Braunmantel-Austernfischer, American Oystercatcher – Haematopus palliatus

Amerikanischer Stelzenläufer, Black-Necked Stilt – Himantopus mexicanus

Gilligans Island, Puerto Rico - 22.04.2024

Bahamaente, White-Cheeked Pintail – Anas bahamensis

Brandseeschwalbe, Sandwich Tern – Thalasseus sandvicensis

Königsseeschwalbe, Royal Tern – Thalasseus maximus

Goldwaldsänger, Yellow Warbler – Setophaga petechia

Perlaugen-Spottdrossel, Pearly-Eyed Thrasher – Margarops fuscatus

Seidenkuhstärling, Shiny Cowbird – Molothrus bonariensis

Ponce, Puerto Rico - 21.04.2024

Mönchssittich, Monk Parakeet – Myiopsitta monachus

Puerto-Rico-Streifenkopftangare, Puerto Rican Spindalis – Spindalis portoricensis

Dominikanerschwalbe, Caribbean Martin – Progne dominicensis

Silberreiher, Great Egret – Ardea alba

Blaureiher, Little Blue Heron, immature – Egretta caerulea

Grünreiher, Green Heron – Butorides virescens

Antillengrackel, Greater Antillean Grackle – Quiscalus niger

Belle Vue, BVI - 13.04.2024

Weissbauchtölpel, Brown Booby – Sula leucogaster

Braunpelikan, Brown Pelican – Pelecanus occidentalis

Aztekenmöwe, Laughing Gull – Leucophaeus atricilla

Salt Island, BVI - 06.04.2024

Steinwälzer, Ruddy Turnstone – Arenaria interpres

Amerika-Sandregenpfeifer, Semipalmated Plover – Charadrius semipalmatus

Anegada, BVI - 02.04.2024

Blaustern-Antillenkolibri, Green-Throated Carib – Eulampis holosericeus

Keilschwanz-Regenpfeifer, Killdeer – Charadrius vociferus

Gartenspottdrossel, Northern Mockingbird – Mimus polyglottos

Glattschnabelani, Smooth-Billed Ani – Crotophaga ani

Buntfalke, American Kestrel – Falco sparverius

Virgin Gorda, BVI - 01.04.2024

Aztekenmöwe, Laughing Gull – Leucophaeus atricilla

Jost Van Dyke, BVI - 28.03.2024

Wilsonregenpfeifer, Wilson’s Plover – Charadrius wilsonia

Peter Island, BVI - 25.03.2024

Gürtelfischer, Belted Kingfisher – Megaceryle alcyon

Île Fourchue, Saint Barthélemy - 16.03.2024

Rotschnabel-Tropikvogel, Red-Billed Tropicbird – Phaethon aethereus

Sint Eustatius (Statia) - 14.03.2024

Perlaugen-Spottdrossel, Pearly-Eyed Thrasher – Margarops fuscatus

Kuhreiher, Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis

Buntfalke, American Kestrel – Falco sparverius

St. Kitts - 11.03.2024

Blaureiher, Little Blue Heron – Egretta caerulea

Grauer Königstyrann, Grey Kingbird – Tyrannus dominicensis

Amerika-Sandregenpfeifer, Semipalmated Plover – Charadrius semipalmatus

Goldwaldsänger, Yellow Warbler – Setophaga petechia

Nevis - 07.03.2024

Schuppenspottdrossel, Scaly-Breasted Thrasher – Allenia fusca

Buntfalke, American Kestrel – Falco sparverius

Rotschwanzbussard, Red-Tailed Hawk – Buteo jamaicensis

English Harbour, Antigua - 29.02.2024

Krabbenreiher, Yellow-Crowned Night-Heron – Nyctanassa violacea

Great Bird Island, Antigua - 24.02.2024

Rotschnabel-Tropikvogel, Red-Billed Tropicbird – Phaethon aethereus

Mangrovenkuckuck, Mangrove Cuckoo – Coccyzus minor

Goldwaldsänger, Yellow Warbler – Setophaga petechia

Antillenhaubenkolibri, Antillean Crested Hummingbird, female – Orthorhyncus cristatus

Weisskinn-Olivtyrann, Caribbean Elaenia – Elaenia martinica

Deshaies, Guadeloupe - 20.02.2024

Grünreiher, Green Heron, adult – Butorides virescens

Dominikanerschwalbe, Caribbean Martin – Progne dominicensis

Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe - 17.02.2024

Grünreiher, Green Heron, immature – Butorides virescens

Terre-de-Haut, Guadeloupe - 29.01.2024

Terre-de-Haut Racer – Alsophis sanctonum

Calibishie, Dominica - 26.01.2024

Antillenhaubenkolibri, Antillean Crested Hummingbird – Orthorhyncus cristatus

Weisskinn-Olivtyrann, Caribbean Elaenia – Elaenia martinica

Rotkehl-Gimpeltangare, Lesser Antillean Bullfinch – Loxigilla noctis

Syndicate, Dominica - 24.01.2024

Blaukopfkolibri, Blue-Headed Hummingbird – Cyanophaia bicolor

Purpurkehl-Antillenkolibri, Purple-Throated Carib – Eulampis jugularis

Glattschnabelani, Smooth-Billed Ani – Crotophaga ani

Schleiereule, Barn Owl – Tyto alba

Blaukopfamazone, Red-Necked Parrot – Amazona arausiaca

A parrot endemic to Dominica whose population has been dramatically reduced during Hurricane Maria in 2017. The population is estimated to be 850 – 1’000 mature individuals and still classified as Vulnerable.

Kaiseramazone, Imperial Parrot – Amazona imperialis

This parrot is endemic to Dominica and critically endangered. Hurricane Maria has reduced its population significantly in 2017. It is now estimated to be only 50 mature individuals and slowly recovering since then due to conservation efforts.

Breitschwingenbussard, Broad-Winged Hawk – Buteo platypterus

Indian River, Dominica - 22.01.2024

Krabbenreiher, Yellow-Crowned Night-Heron – Nyctanassa violacea

Martinique - 12.01.2024

Purpurkehl-Antillenkolibri, Purple-Throated Carib – Eulampis jugularis

Rotkehl-Gimpeltangare, Lesser Antillean Bullfinch – Loxigilla noctis

Küstentaube, Zenaida Dove – Zenaida aurita

Bequia, St. Vincent - 29.12.2023

Blaureiher, Little Blue Heron – Egretta caerulea

Türkentaube, Eurasian Collared Dove – Streptopelia decaocto

Kingstown, St. Vincent - 27.12.2023

Königsamazone, St. Vincent Parrot – Amazona guildingii

Kuhreiher, Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis

Grünreiher, Green Heron – Butorides virescens

Drosseluferläufer, Spotted Sandpiper – Actitis macularius

Zuckervogel, Bananaquit, St. Vincent race – Coereba flaveola

Grauer Königstyrann, Grey Kingbird – Tyrannus dominicensis

Mustique, SVG - 25.12.2023

Schmuckreiher, Snowy Egret – Egretta thula

Silberreiher, Great Egret – Ardea alba

Carolinasumpfhuhn, Sora – Porzana carolina

Common Gallinule – Gallinula galeata

Prachtfregattvogel, Magnificent Frigatebird, male – Fregata magnificens

Fishadler, Osprey – Pandion haliaetus

Black-Faced Grassquit – Melanospiza bicolor

Tropenspottdrossel, Tropical Mockingbird – Mimus gilvus

Tobago Cays, SVG - 24.12.2023

Drosseluferläufer, Spotted Sandpiper – Actitis macularius

Sperlingstäubchen, Common Ground Dove – Columbina passerina

Zuckervogel, Bananaquit, Puerto Rico race – Coereba flaveola

The Grenadines, Grenada - 17. - 20.12.2023

Amerika-Sandregenpfeifer, Semipalmated Plover – Charadrius semipalmatus

Prachtfregattvogel, Magnificent Frigatebird – Fregata magnificens

Braunpelikan, Brown Pelican – Pelecanus occidentalis

Königsseeschwalbe, Royal Tern – Thalasseus maximus

Weissbauchtölpel, Brown Booby – Sula leucogaster

Rotfusstölpel, Red-Footed Booby – Sula sula

Trauergrackel, Carib Grackle, female – Quiscalus lugubris

Grenada - 15.12.2023

Seidenkuhstärling, Shiny Cowbird – Molothrus bonariensis

Grünreiher, Green Heron – Butorides virescens

Ohrflecktaube, Eared Dove – Zenaida auriculata

Grand Etang National Park, Grenada - 14.12.2023

Antillenhaubenkolibri, Antillean Crested Hummingbird – Orthorhyncus cristatus

Grauer Königstyrann, Grey Kingbird – Tyrannus dominicensis

Grenadaschopftyrann, Grenada Flycatcher – Myiarchus nugator

St. George, Grenada - 13.12.2023

Tropenspottdrossel, Tropical Mockingbird – Mimus gilvus

Antillentaube, Scaly-Naped Pigeon – Patagioenas squamosa

Ohrflecktaube, Eared Dove – Zenaida auriculata

Port Louis Marina, Grenada - 12.12.2023

Trauergrackel, Carib Grackle – Quiscalus lugubris

Fishadler, Osprey – Pandion haliaetus

Black-Faced Grassquit – Melanospiza bicolor

North Atlantic Ocean - 29.11. - 10.12.2023

Wellenläufer, Leach’s Storm Petrel – Hydrobates leucorhous

Weissbauchtölpel, Brown Booby – Sula leucogaster

Rotfusstölpel, Red-Footed Booby – Sula sula

Tenerife - 05. - 12.11.2023

Kanarenzilpzalp, Canary Islands Chiffchaff – Phylloscopus canariensis

Halsbandsittich, Rose-Ringed Parakeet – Psittacula krameri

Kanarengirlitz, Atlantic Canary – Serinus canaria

Seidenreiher, Little Egret – Egretta garzetta

Buchfink, Common Chaffinch – Fringilla coelebs

Rotkehlchen, European Robin – Erithacus rubecula

Monarchfalter, Monarch Butterfly – Danaus plexippus

Madeira - 01.11.2023

Madeiragoldhähnchen, Madeiran Firecrest – Regulus madeirensis

Buchfink, Common Chaffinch, male – Fringilla coelebs

Buchfink, Common Chaffinch, female – Fringilla coelebs

Gebirgsstelze, Grey Wagtail – Motacilla cinerea

Mönchsgrasmücke, Blackcap – Sylvia atricapilla

Porto Santo - 28.10.2023

Fahlsegler, Pallid Swift – Apus pallidus

Kanarenpieper, Berthelot’s Pipit – Anthus berthelotii

Kanarengirlitz, Atlantic Canary – Serinus canaria

Mäusebussard, Common Buzzard – Buteo buteo

Sepiasturmtaucher, Cory’s Shearwater – Calonectris diomedea borealis

Portuguese Waters - 11. - 20.10.2023

Sepiasturmtaucher, Cory’s Shearwater – Calonectris diomedea borealis

Flussseeschwalbe, Common Tern – Sterna hirundo

Heringsmöwe, Lesser Black-Backed Gull – Larus fuscus

Seidenreiher, Little Egret – Egretta garzetta

Schwarzkopfmöwe, Mediterranean Gull – Larus melanocephalus

La Coruña - 06.10.2023

Schwarzkehlchen, European Stonechat, male – Saxicola rubicola

Schwarzkehlchen, European Stonechat, female – Saxicola rubicola

Hausrotschwanz, Black Redstart – Phoenicurus ochruros

Elster, Common Magpie – Pica pica

Bluthänfling, Common Linnet – Linaria cannabina

Dunkler Sturmtaucher, Sooty Shearwater – Ardenna grisea

Basstölpel, Northern Gannet – Morus bassanus

Bay of Biscay - 02.10.2023

Brandseeschwalbe, Sandwich Tern – Thalasseus sandvicensis

Basstölpel, Northern Gannet – Morus bassanus

Sepiasturmtaucher, Cory’s Shearwater – Calonectris diomedea borealis

Brest Marina du Château - 27.09.2023

Steinwälzer, Ruddy Turnstone – Arenaria interpres

Two turnstones quarrelling.

The English Channel - 22.09.2023

Grosser Sturmtaucher, Great Shearwater – Ardenna gravis

Basstölpel, Northern Gannet – Morus bassanus

Mansands Bird Hide - 18.09.2023

Schwanzmeise, Long-Tailed Tit – Aegithalos caudatus

Blaumeise, European Blue Tit – Cyanistes caeruleus

Zilpzalp, Common Chiffchaff – Phylloscopus collybita

Heckenbraunelle, Dunnok – Prunella modularis

Buchfink, Common Chaffinch – Fringilla coelebs

Schwarzkehlchen, European Stonechat – Saxicola rubicola

Bluthänfling, Common Linnet – Linaria cannabina

Silberreiher, Great Egret – Ardea alba

Mäusebussard, Common Buzzard – Buteo buteo

Turmfalke, Common Kestrel – Falco tinnunculus

Dart River - 17.09.2023

Austernfischer, Eurasian Oystercatcher – Haematopus ostralegus

Graureiher, Grey Heron – Ardea cinerea

Kormoran, Great Cormorant – Phalacrocorax carbo

Dohle, Western Jackdaw – Corvus monedula

Rotkehlchen, European Robin – Erithacus rubecula

Silbermöwe, European Herring Gull – Larus argentatus

Lachmöwe, Black-Headed Gull – Chroicocephalus ridibundus

Gosport Marina - 14.09.2023

Steinwälzer, Ruddy Turnstone – Arenaria interpres

Turnstones overturn stones with their strong bills foraging for food.

Hamble River - 09.09.2023

Rotschenkel, Common Redshank – Tringa totanus

Uferschnepfe, Black-Tailed Godwit – Limosa limosa

Kiebitz, Northern Lapwing – Vanellus vanellus

Seidenreiher, Little Egret – Egretta garzetta

Bachstelze, White Wagtail – Motacilla alba

Rotkehlchen, European Robin – Erithacus rubecula

Mittelmeermöwe, Yellow-Legged Gull – Larus michahellis

Lachmöwe, Black-Headed Gull – Chroicocephalus ridibundus

Kormoran, Great Cormorant – Phalacrocorax carbo