A second, more extensive trip along the Pipeline Road on 24 May found us nearly 9 kilometres in as far as the Rio Mendoza bridge. A decent ant-swarm attracted Plain-brown Woodcreeper, a couple of Grey-headed Tanagers, Bicolored and Spotted Antbirds. An Ocellated Antbird was also there, calling close by but infuriatingly remained hidden. After several tours to Central America I am still missing this attractive forest dweller. Other birds of note today included Song Wren, Rufous Mourner, Streak-chested Antpitta (seen well), Black-faced Antthrush, Spot-crowned Antvireo and King Vulture. A Thrush-like Schiffornis gave us fleeting glimpses in response to playback close to this Common Potoo's roost post.
Sunday, 3 June 2007
Common Potoo - Pipeline Road revisited.
A second, more extensive trip along the Pipeline Road on 24 May found us nearly 9 kilometres in as far as the Rio Mendoza bridge. A decent ant-swarm attracted Plain-brown Woodcreeper, a couple of Grey-headed Tanagers, Bicolored and Spotted Antbirds. An Ocellated Antbird was also there, calling close by but infuriatingly remained hidden. After several tours to Central America I am still missing this attractive forest dweller. Other birds of note today included Song Wren, Rufous Mourner, Streak-chested Antpitta (seen well), Black-faced Antthrush, Spot-crowned Antvireo and King Vulture. A Thrush-like Schiffornis gave us fleeting glimpses in response to playback close to this Common Potoo's roost post.
