Birds

North from Alaska: The Surfbirds return to Mexico

August 31, 2017 by Tom Brown 2 Comments

It seems like it was just a few weeks ago that I was writing about the Surfbirds, and the long trip to their Alaska breeding grounds. Well, they are back. This last week we took a trip over to the Pacific side of the Baja to see who had arrived back from their summer up north. Given the large amounts of birds that have arrived in the La Paz area, I felt is would be a worth while trip. For the most part, I was quite disappointed. The Surfbirds saved the day. All in all I counted 42 of these stocky, little shorebirds. With their spotted breasts, and still retaining some of the gold iridescence from their breeding plumage, it wont be long before they are off, on their way farther south. Many of the Surfbirds travel as far as Tierra Del Fuego.

True to their names, they are found on the rocky shore lines of both the North and South American Pacific shores.

 

 

 

 

Written by Tom Brown
Tom Brown grew up in the high desert area of central Oregon. His love for birds and photography started at a young age. Thru the course of time, travel, and a lot of different occupations, he ended up living in Seattle, and met a girl with a sailboat. When he is not scouring whatever area they are in, looking for the next great bird photo, he can be found trying to earn enough money for the next adventure, and of course, a new lens or camera body! Having been nick-named “The Bird Nerd” by his last remaining friends and family, Tom continues search for that next lifer, and the accompanying photo that goes with it. Find his continuing adventures, photographs, and guiding opportunities at Focus on Feathers.