Cuba November 2015
Mass Audubon’s South Shore Sanctuaries Director, Sue MacCallum, led 15 members on our annual fall Cuba Bird Survey. All agreed it was a wonderful program, although Cuba itself was found to be a country of contradictions and beauty: from the modern city of Havana to the oxen working the fields; comfortable air-conditioned bus to people travelling by horseback along the highways; from tiny Bee Hummingbirds to giant anoles.
The time in Cuba covered a wide variety of habitats and the group was very fortunate to have informative and enthusiastic local guides share their knowledge and love of Cuba. They saw many bird species, but also learned about Cuba’s history, culture, flora and fauna, as well as its challenges. The list for favorite birds was long and varied, with a total of 22 species receiving at least one vote. But, the top 5 are:
Cuban Tody
Cuban Trogon
Blue-headed Quail-Dove
Fernandina’s Flicker
Cuban Pygmy Owl
The trip was full of great sights, and many other lasting memories. For a full trip report, including species checklist, visit http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/travel-tours/trip-reports/cuba-bird-survey-fall-2015.
Read MoreThe time in Cuba covered a wide variety of habitats and the group was very fortunate to have informative and enthusiastic local guides share their knowledge and love of Cuba. They saw many bird species, but also learned about Cuba’s history, culture, flora and fauna, as well as its challenges. The list for favorite birds was long and varied, with a total of 22 species receiving at least one vote. But, the top 5 are:
Cuban Tody
Cuban Trogon
Blue-headed Quail-Dove
Fernandina’s Flicker
Cuban Pygmy Owl
The trip was full of great sights, and many other lasting memories. For a full trip report, including species checklist, visit http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/travel-tours/trip-reports/cuba-bird-survey-fall-2015.
