Oilbirds

Oilbird feather

I have not blogged for quite sometime, I guess I’ve been preoccupied … but I’m back now! My Naturalist career started at the Asa Wright Nature Center (AWNC), Trinidad in 1995. I have always had a deep love for the environment, and was honored to be a part of this hidden paradise.

Today my colleague Caleb and I went on an adventure, because I share my time between Guiding and Outreach Teaching, I have not been on this trip in quite a while. As we got to the core of our destination, it brought back so many memories… that of friends past and present: Mr. Lambie, Sheldon, James and others as well. The task ahead of us? Counting Oilbirds, these are the only nocturnal birds in the world that has a diet of strictly fruits! There are other known colonies in the northern parts of our island and South America.

Gushing waters, slippery paths, musky odor, scenic views and screeching Oilbirds sums up our expedition.