San Blas is my principal Mexican destination and is about as far South as I will go. So many reasons to come here, sea , sun, food, people but I am here for birds.
I meet up with old compadre Jose Antonio.
We meet at 6:30 and go after esoteric species. The first day, our prey is birds that are impossible to see in wetlands.
Birdwatching with someone who knows what they are doing, rather than my own aimless stumbling around, is a joy. Antonio is very good and we see so many birds, few of which I managed to photograph well.
Next day we head up in to the mountains to ferret around in the abandoned coffee plantations.
Great fun to spend a couple of days with Cathy and Santiago. She skippers her own Annapolis 41!
This is what I like to do: watch birds and eat fish.
The Quiet Ripple Defines The Pond 
Great birds! Wonder what the turkey thing is – some similarities to Great Curassow seen in Costa Rica, but nicer colours. Pura Vida!
It is the Rufous Bellied Chacalaca don’t you know. Amazing birds! Generally everything is amazing here.
Ah yes, we have seen the grey headed version, a soberer character, but cheered by an encounter with a fine Motmot, as anyone would be, except perhaps a Conservative politician
lovely – thanks for sharing! ~Rachel