This bird's for Carolyn Felderhof

The Mazatlan Bird Festival had lots of other terrific guides & leaders. Carolyn Felderhof was one of those people. She was also one of two principal organizers, along with her husband, Peter Beckman. Just before an early morning tour departure, Carolyn came by to tell everyone about seeing a small bird that is distinctly Mexican. At the time Ron & I were waking up with quick breakfast. Off we went... There was a small flock of Mexican Parrotlets. At rest it is small & relatively solid green with flashes of blue when it flies. This bird was beautiful but too small & well camouflaged for our camera. Instead, the photo below is from the last day of our holiday with a Willet (above) & a Laughing Gull (below). And this one's for Carolyn Felderhof & Peter Beckman with gratitude!