Posts tagged “Central America”

Green kingfisher fishing in Belize

A colorful bird perched on a bamboo branch holding a fish in its beak, surrounded by tall grasses.

A recent encounter with a Belted kingfisher near my home made me think of another encounter earlier this year in Belize. We spent a few days in Hopkins and found this Green kingfisher fishing on edge of a marsh just after sunrise one morning.

A small bird perched among tall grasses and reeds, partially camouflaged in its natural habitat.
A colorful kingfisher perched on a bamboo branch in a lush, green environment.

A small, beautiful bird. With explosive speed he dove through the long grass – escaping from my view each time. After one he reappeared perched with a surprisingly large catch.

A colorful kingfisher perched on a bamboo stalk, holding a caught fish in its beak, surrounded by greenery.
A colorful kingfisher perched on a bamboo stalk, holding a fish in its beak, surrounded by green foliage.
A colorful bird perched on a bamboo stick surrounded by tall green grass.
A colorful bird perched on a bamboo stick, holding a fish in its beak against a blurred green background.
A colorful bird perched on a bamboo stick, surrounded by tall green grass, holding a fish in its beak.

He gave me a few moments to frame his trophy catch before swallowing it and flying across the water.

July 25, 2026 | Categories: Belize, Birds, Nature, Wildlife | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Keel-billed Toucans in the Treetops of Belize

We had a tumultuous last couple of months but are excited to get into spring’s positive vibes with the weather starting to warm. It makes looking at my library of images from our trip to Belize, and the warmth of central america in February, easier to look at.

A toucan with a bright yellow and orange beak perched on a branch surrounded by green leaves.

I have dreamt of photographing toucans in the wild for a long time. Probably goes back to the cover of the Fruit Loops cereal box as a kid. It was absolutely magical to have multiple opportunities on a morning on the backroads near Hopkins.

A colorful toucan perched on a branch with green leaves against a blue sky.

May 6, 2026 | Categories: Animals, Belize, Birds, Wildlife | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment