I was exploring the Mayan ruins of Tikal in Guatemala and there was a group of
green toucans that flew through the courtyard. I never knew that toucans could
be green and it wasn't until much later that I identified them as Emerald
Toucanets. I also saw California Condors soaring over the Grand Canyon before I
became a birder while riding mules up the canyon. The bird that sticks out most
was a Black Oystercatcher that I saw while in Victoria, British Columbia when I
was very young. I had seen them in my parents Peterson guide and thought they
looked so weird. When I actually saw one on the rocky coast I was amazed at
their appearance. Such an orange bill on such a black bird! Very cool! Jason
CaddySouth minneapolisj.ca...@hotmail.com
> Date: Sun, 7 Aug 2011 09:36:08 -0500
> From: alschirmac...@live.com
> Subject: [mou-net] Best Bird While Not Birding?
> To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU
>
> Sometimes the best birds show up while doing something else.
>
> Golden Eagle at a business convention dinner - Violet-green Swallow during a
> meeting break (both pointed out by non-birders) - Prairie Falcon while
> reading in my chair - Tri-colored Heron while visiting relatives - sure there
> have been others.
>
> You?
>
> Al Schirmacher
>
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