Part of the irresistible magic of the Riviera Maya are the beautiful beasts of the air. Gulls are easily spotted soaring over the white sand beaches and turquoise waters of the Caribbean coast. The residential area of PlayaCar is a great birdwatching location, easily accessible from the infamous 5th Avenue in downtown Playa del Carmen. Strolling along the cobbled streets, those with a keen eye can spot elegant snowy egrets among the early morning due of the PlayaCar golf course. Flecks of gold can be spotted amidst the trees that fringe the sun-drenched greens as Yellow-Tailed Orioles, Yellow Throated Vireo and Yellow Throated Warblers love to call PlayaCar home. The green parrots are even harder to spot as the rest comfortably camouflaged among the vibrant neons of their surroundings. But, their unmistakable squawking usually gives away their hidden perch.
PlayaCar is home to the Aviario Xaman Ha where bird aficionados can discover varies species native to the region.
A bit north of Playa del Carmen the swampy expanse of mangroves in Puerto Morelos provide refuge for hundreds of pink flamingos and numerous species of egrets. Look for photos from a birdwatching excursion in Puerto Morelos soon!
Isla Cozumel also boasts exotic bird wildlife. Watch an informational video here.
In the meantime, can you help us identify one of the birds pictured in this post?
We have captured a Yellow-tailed Oriole a Green Parrot and…?
Remember there is also the botanical garden in Puerto Morelos where you can see tons of different species in the wild and it’s extremely beautiful!