Photography in the Rio Lagartos
Bio-Reserve
Roseate Spoonbill
During the past two years,I have returned to Rio Lagartos
whenever possible to continue photographing.The wide variety
of habitats,the large number of species that live and visit here and
the beauty of the surrounding area have drawn me back again and
again.
With the help of Diego Nuñez and the members of the "Rio Lagartos
Adventures" cooperative I have had the opportunity,not only to
photograph at close distance many of the birds here but also to learn
a great deal about them.
Diego and his group have a remarkable ability to find and identify
and then get the launches close enough for a chance at a good photo.
The photo trips are slower and bring you to different places than
the flamingo trips.They can be designed to find species you would like to
photograph using the best light of the day.Very early morning and late
afternoon are best times.Many photographers arrive early enough
the first day to photograph until sunset and the again early the next
morning at sunrise.
Diego and his guides understand the rythym of life here(Tides,seasons,
time of day,migratory patterns) and how it affects the wildlife.
If you are interested in photographing here, contact Diego to arrange a trip.
The flamingo trips are an opportunity to take some good shots
but a trip designed for photography will give much
better results.
Good shooting
Jim Legault
Boat billed Herons
American Flamingo
White Pelicans and Flamingos
Great Egret
Reddish Egret fishing
Roseate Spoonbill and Ibis
Ibises
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