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TRINIDAD

13 - 19 February 2001

by Paul Sunby

References Used

ffrench, R. 1991. Birds of Trinidad & Tobago. Cornell University Press.
Murphy, W.L. 1995. A Birder’s Guide to Trinidad and Tobago. Peregrine Enterprises, Inc.

Itinerary

Feb. 13: Flew from Austin, Texas to Trinidad. Arrived at Asa Wright Nature Centre (AW) after dark.

Feb. 14: Birded AW, including a guided trip to Dunston’s Cave in the a.m.; visited Agricultural Research Station (ARS) in early p.m. and walked a mile of Blanchisuesse Road (BR) immediately below AW from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m.

Feb. 15: Birded AW until 7:30 a.m., then drove up BR starting at 8:30. Birded on crest of road from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. then continued north on BR to the town of Blanchisuesse on the north coast. Birded a swampy area at east end of town from noon until 1:00 p.m. Primarily played tourist after that by driving North Coast Road west and then south to Barataria before taking Churchill-Roosevelt Highway back to Piarco Airport then east to Arima and took BR back to AW.

Feb 16: Early morning (6:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m) at Wallerfield, then visited an area south of Wallerfield until noon; attempted to visit Aripo Savanna but access road mentioned by Murphy has been blocked; re-visited ARS from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.; visited Trincity Sewage Ponds (Trincity) from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; birded up BR from Arima from about 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.

Feb 17: Started before dawn on crest of BR, birded crest area until 9:30 a.m.; birded AW from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Sat on AW veranda from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.; left AW for Caroni Swamp at 2:00 p.m.; birded Caroni rice fields from 3:15 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and then took mangrove swamp tour until near dusk.

Feb 18: Birded AW trails until 9:00 a.m.; drove down BR, went back to ARS from 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.; birded Arena Forest from noon to 2:45 p.m.; drove back to Caroni and birded mangroves along boat docks from 3:15 p.m. until 4:45 p.m. in vain search for the damnable Red-capped Cardinal and then drove through rice fields for 15 minutes. Drove back to AW.

Feb 19: Sat on AW veranda from 6:15 a.m. until 7:00 a.m. Drove to airport and flew back to Austin.

Comments

Weather was generally good – had brief showers on three days, but mostly sunny to partly cloudy. High temperatures were in the 80's to low 90's F, depending on elevation, and cooled to around 70 F at night. Humidity was lower than expected and was usually pleasant in the shade at any time of day and at any elevation.

Mosquitoes were only seen occasionally and typically only when near fresh water – never swatted more than two to four per day. Returned home with 181 chigger bites, but chigger bites do not cause me to itch so I did not take any precautions against them.

Contrary to my expectations and the experience of many others, hummingbird numbers at Asa Wright feeders were low. This could be because hummingbirds were breeding and dispersed on territories at this time.

I did not use Asa Wright guiding services (except for first trip to Caroni because of disinclination to drive back in dark on unfamiliar roads) due to personal preferences. Probably missed a few species because of this and everyone I talked to at Asa Wright raved about the knowledge and friendliness of the guides.

Found the directions in the Murphy bird-finding guide to be good. Did not always find some species at certain locations as easily as was made to expect by Murphy (or necessarily found them at all!), but this could be due to time of year or my own incompetence.

Asa Wright leads night trips to Wallerfield (which I did not take) on which they apparently regularly get Tropical Screech-Owl, Common Pauraque, Common Potoo, and White-tailed Nightjar.

Birds Detected

SPECIES WHERE OBSERVED

Little Tinamou heard one or two each morning in forested areas such as AW and on crest of BR.

Least Grebe six at Trincity.

Magnificent Frigatebird one flying over mountains on 14^th, many seen along North Coast on 15th.

Neotropic Cormorant three seen flying in to roost at Caroni from boat on 17^th.

Anhinga two seen at Caroni on 17^th; one seen at Caroni on 18^th.

Brown Pelican common along North Coast.

Blue-winged Teal a few flocks totaling about 100 birds at Caroni from boat on 17^th.

Tricolored Heron two seen at Caroni from boat on 17^th.

Little Blue Heron one seen at Blanchisuesse on 15^th; very common at Caroni.

Little Egret two at Trincity.

Snowy Egret six at Trincity.

Great Blue Heron one at Caroni from boat on 17^th.

Cocoi Heron one at ARS on 18^th. Apparently currently consistent in wet pasture to east/southeast of water buffalo shed on east side of loop road.

Great Egret one at ARS on 14^th; one at Caroni rice fields on 18^th.

Cattle Egret common and widespread in lowlands.

Striated Heron one at ARS on 16^th; one at Caroni rice fields on 17^th; three at Caroni rice fields on 18^th.

Yellow-crowned Night-Heron three from boat at Caroni on 17^th.

Pinnated Bittern one in Caroni rice fields on 17^th.

Scarlet Ibis several hundred seen on Caroni boat tour on 17^th.

Black Vulture abundant in lowlands, commonly seen flying over mountains. Seen daily.

Turkey Vulture fairly common in lowlands and over mountains. Seen daily.

Osprey three at Caroni rice fields on 17^th; two at rice fields on 18^th.

Gray-headed Kite pair at Wallerfield on 16^th.

Pearl Kite one on telephone wire on west edge of Valencia on 14^th; one on wire at ARS on 16^th.

Double-toothed Kite one seen perched from AW veranda on 15^th.

Long-winged Harrier one at Caroni rice fields on 17^th.

White Hawk one seen along northern BR in Marianne River Valley on 15^th.

Common Black-Hawk singles seen flying in Arima River Valley on 14^th and 18^th; one flying over BR crest on 17^th.

Savanna Hawk three to four seen each visit to ARS.

Gray Hawk one at Blanchisuesse on 15^th; one along BR below AW on 18^th.

Broad-winged Hawk presumably same bird seen along BR crest on 15^th and 17^th.

White-tailed Hawk one seen flying over northern BR in Marianne River Valley on 15^th. This species not included in ffrench.

Zone-tailed Hawk one at Wallerfield on 16^th; one at Arena Forest on 18^th.

Ornate Hawk-Eagle one seen at long distance from AW veranda on 17^th. Apparently this species has not nested on AW property since 1999 and now is not seen as regularly from veranda as it once was.

Yellow-headed Caracara four seen near (east of) Piarco Airport on 15^th; one seen near airport on 18^th.

Peregrine Falcon one at Trincity.

Purple Gallinule about six seen at Trincity.

Common Moorhen one at Trincity.

Limpkin one in Caroni rice fields on 17^th; flock of six seen in rice fields on 18^th.

Wattled Jacana usually a few to several in every wet marshy spot such as at ARS, Trincity, and vicinity of Wallerfield and Caroni. Not in Caroni rice fields.

Greater Yellowlegs two at Trincity, about six seen from Caroni boat trip.

Solitary Sandpiper four at ARS on 14^th; one at Caroni rice fields on 18^th.

Spotted Sandpiper one at Trincity; one at Caroni rice fields on 17^th; one from boat at Caroni on 17^th.

Least Sandpiper several at ARS on 14^th and 16^th.

Black-necked Stilt flock of about 12 at Trincity.

Black-bellied Plover flock of about 30 birds from boat at Caroni on 17^th.

Southern Lapwing about 15 at ARS on 14^th; three at ARS on 16^th and 18^th but didn't visit milking barn where flock of 12 was seen on 14th; one at Wallerfield.

Large-billed Tern one at Trincity.

Rock Dove common in cultural areas.

Scaled Pigeon two at AW on 14^th; three at Wallerfield at fruiting tree on 16^th.

Eared Dove about 14 seen at Caroni rice fields on 17^th; two fly-overs at Caroni boat docks on 18^th.

Common Ground-Dove one at Wallerfield on 16^th; one at Caroni rice fields on 17^th.

Ruddy Ground-Dove common in lowlands in rural areas; present in lower numbers in forested areas. Typically dozens seen daily.

White-tipped Dove one calling at Wallerfield.

Gray-fronted Dove several seen and/or heard daily at AW and in forests along BR.

Ruddy Quail-Dove one seen along trails at AW on 14^th; one at AW below veranda on 19^th.

Red-bellied Macaw two flying by about 7:00 a.m. at Wallerfield on 16^th. Apparently a colony of about 80 birds is present near Wallerfield and this species is currently seen with some regularity at Wallerfield.

Green-rumped Parrotlet several seen at Wallerfield and a few more seen south of Wallerfield on 16^th.

Lilac-tailed Parrotlet flock of four flying by at Wallerfield.

Blue-headed Parrot two flying by at AW on 14^th, 18^th, and 19^th.

Orange-winged Parrot common in forests and savannas; several seen daily, although usually flying overhead.

Squirrel Cuckoo one at AW on 15^th; one at Blanchisuesse on 15^th; pair at Arena Forest on 18^th.

Little Cuckoo one at Wallerfield on 16^th.

Smooth-billed Ani common and widespread in lowlands.

Striped Cuckoo two heard at Wallerfield and one seen south of Wallerfield on 16^th; one heard from Caroni boat docks on 18^th.

Spectacled Owl one seen and heard calling with its mate along BR crest on 17^th; one heard far upslope to east from AW on 18^th.

Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl three to five heard each day at AW; one at Wallerfield on 16^th.

Oilbird two in Dunston's Cave at AW on 14^th.

Common Potoo one from boat at Caroni on 17^th.

Short-tailed Nighthawk one seen in semi-cleared area on north side of AW entrance road about 6:20 a.m. on 14^th. Apparently also seen with some regularity from upper AW parking lot about 6:30 p.m.

Chestnut-collared Swift about four seen along BR below AW on 15^th.

Band-rumped Swift about six seen along BR below AW on 15^th.

Gray-rumped Swift about 20 seen along BR below AW on 15^th; about 10 to 20 seen daily over mountains in vicinity of AW and above along BR.

Short-tailed Swift flock of six in Blanchisuesse on 15^th; about 10 at Wallerfield on 16^th; a few above BR crest on 17^th.

Fork-tailed Palm-Swift four at ARS on 14^th; six at Wallerfield on 16^th.

Rufous-breasted Hermit relatively common in forested and more lightly wooded areas. A few seen or heard daily in appropriate habitat. Not at AW feeders.

Green Hermit one on BR crest on 17^th; one along AW trails on 18^th; one at flowering shrubs below AW veranda on 19^th.

White-necked Jacobin one pair at AW feeders daily; one seen along AW entrance road on 14^th and one in flowering tree outside AW rooms 17-18 on 15^th.

Black-throated Mango common and widespread. A pair coming to AW feeders and seen at flowering trees throughout AW grounds. Also seen in most semi-open areas visited.

Ruby-topaz Hummingbird one female at Wallerfield; pair in open scrubby area within Arena Forest on 18^th. This species had not been seen at AW for a while according to staff.

Tufted Coquette male and female each seen briefly at flowers off AW veranda on 15^th.

Blue-chinned Sapphire one seen near Dunston's Cave at AW on 14^th.

Blue-tailed Emerald one seen feeding at mimosa from AW veranda on 16^th.

White-chested Emerald common. One or two coming to feeders/flowers off AW veranda daily; also seen elsewhere on AW grounds and in semi-open woodlands.

Copper-rumped Hummingbird fairly common and widespread in forests. One coming to feeders at AW and one to three seen daily in appropriate habitat such as along BR.

Collared Trogon two heard, one seen along BR crest on 17^th.

Violaceous Trogon common and widespread; a few seen and several heard daily in all areas with trees, except mangroves.

Green Kingfisher one seen at AW on 17^th and 18^th.

American Pygmy Kingfisher one seen from boat at Caroni on 17^th.

Blue-crowned Motmot relatively common in forests. Several heard early each morning in forested areas and one would come to AW feeders up until about 8:30 a.m.

Rufous-tailed Jacamar one in Marianne River Valley along BR on 15^th; pair at Wallerfield.

Channel-billed Toucan one seen perched in tree from AW veranda on 19^th. Apparently seen most days from veranda about 7:00 a.m. in same tree.

Golden-olive Woodpecker one seen from AW veranda on 15^th; one in Arima River Valley off BR on 18^th.

Chestnut Woodpecker one seen in Marianne River Valley along BR on 15^th. Contrary to experience of many others, did not see any at AW feeders nor did talk to anyone who saw this species at the feeders while I was there.

Lineated Woodpecker one along BR below AW on 14^th; one at Blanchisuesse on 15^th; one at Caroni from boat on 17^th.

Plain-brown Woodcreeper one along BR crest on 17^th; one at AW on 18^th.

Straight-billed Woodcreeper one heard from boat at Caroni on 17^th; one heard in mangroves west of Caroni boat docks on 18^th.

Cocoa Woodcreeper one seen at AW on 14^th; one seen along BR above AW on 15^th.

Pale-breasted Spinetail five heard at Arena Forest on 18^th.

Stripe-breasted Spinetail one heard, two others seen along BR crest on 17^th.

Yellow-chinned Spinetail two seen at ARS on 14^th; one seen at ARS on 18^th.

Gray-throated Leaftosser one seen along Adventure Trail at AW on 18^th.

Great Antshrike pair seen regularly along AW entrance road and another (?) pair regularly below AW veranda; heard along BR crest on 17^th.

Black-crested Antshrike pair at Wallerfield on 16^th; male seen from boat at Caroni on 17^th.

Barred Antshrike common and widespread in scrub and woodland with scrubby understory. Saw and/or heard several each day.

White-flanked Antwren one at AW on 14^th.

Silvered Antbird one in mangroves along road leading west from Caroni boat docks on 18^th.

Black-faced Antthrush relatively common in forests of northern range. Heard daily at AW and along BR both above and below AW.

Bearded Bellbird heard several daily in forests of middle elevations of northern range, including at AW; one seen along Discovery Trail at AW on the 18^th.

Golden-headed Manakin relatively common and widespread in forests; seen along crest of BR, at AW, and Arena Forest.

White-bearded Manakin widespread and easy to find in forests and semi-open woodland; a few to a dozen seen each day; seen at AW, along BR above and below AW, and at Wallerfield.

Ochre-bellied Flycatcher presumably same bird seen on three different days from AW veranda.

Slaty-capped Flycatcher one seen along BR below AW on 14^th; one along BR crest on 17^th.

Southern Beardless-Tyrannulet one seen on grounds of AW on 18^th and 19^th.

Forest Elaenia pair seen on AW trails on 18^th.

Yellow-bellied Elaenia seemingly common in semi-open areas at lower elevations. Seen at Blanchisuesse, other stops along north coast, and Wallerfield.

Yellow-breasted Flycatcher two at Wallerfield on 16^th; one at AW on 18^th.

White-throated Spadebill one along Bellbird Trail at AW on 14^th.

Bran-colored Flycatcher a pair and another single at Wallerfield on 16^th.

Euler's Flycatcher one at AW on 17^th and another at Arena Forest on 18^th.

Tropical Pewee relatively common in forests at low and middle elevations; saw and/or heard a few each day at AW, also at Wallerfield and Arena Forest.

Pied Water-Tyrant three at ARS on 16^th; one at Trincity on 16^th; one at Caroni on 18^th.

White-headed Marsh-Tyrant four at ARS on 14^th; two at ARS on 16^th; two at ARS on 18^th.

Tropical Kingbird common and widespread in open and semi-open areas at all elevations.

Gray Kingbird one at Caroni boat docks on 18^th.

Boat-billed Flycatcher pair regularly off AW veranda; seen also along AW entrance road and Wallerfield.

Streaked Flycatcher two or three seen or heard daily at AW and along BR road.

Great Kiskadee common and widespread in most habitats.

Black-tailed Tityra one seen at Wallerfield and one off AW veranda.

Rufous-browed Peppershrike relatively common in wooded areas. Seen along BR in Marianne River Valley, at AW, Wallerfield, and in mangroves at Caroni; many others heard.

Red-eyed (Chivi) Vireo one at Blanchisuesse on 15^th.

Black-whiskered Vireo one on AW grounds on 15^th.

Golden-fronted Greenlet singles at Blanchisuesse on 15^th, Wallerfield on 16^th, and AW on 18^th.

Yellow-legged Thrush two at fruiting tree on BR crest on 17^th.

Cocoa Thrush common at AW, both at feeders and along trails, and in forests along BR.

Bare-eyed Thrush common and widespread; many seen daily at AW and most other areas with trees, except for mangrove swamps.

White-necked Thrush common at AW and in forests along BR; did not come into feeders, but often found on roads in early morning or immediately following rains, also seen on BR crest at fruiting trees.

Tropical Mockingbird common and widespread in open and semi-open areas.

Rufous-breasted Wren common in forested areas at AW and along BR; many more heard than seen, but typically saw one to three per day.

House Wren common in scrubby areas, especially when in vicinity of buildings, e.g., AW grounds and Wallerfield.

Long-billed Gnatwren one at Wallerfield on 16^th; pair at AW on 18^th.

White-winged Swallow relatively common in open areas such as ARS, Wallerfield, Trincity, Caroni rice fields.

Caribbean Martin one at ARS on 16^th.

Gray-breasted Martin one at ARS on 14^th.

Southern Rough-winged Swallow relatively common in open areas near water; several seen in Arima River Valley along BR, at Blanchisuesse, and at Wallerfield.

Barn Swallow two or three at ARS on 16^th and 18^th.

Yellow Warbler one at ARS on 16^th; one at Caroni in mangroves on 17^th.

Blackpoll Warbler one at Wallerfield on 16^th.

American Redstart one on BR crest on 15^th; one in mangroves at Caroni on 17^th.

Northern Waterthrush uncommon but widespread; seen at AW, at Blanchisuesse, Wallerfield, and Caroni.

Masked Yellowthroat one in weedy ditch at Caroni rice fields on 17^th.

Golden-crowned Warbler pair along AW trails on 14^th; one along AW trails on 15^th.

Bananaquit common to abundant and present in all areas with trees.

Bicolored Conebill one from boat on Caroni swamp tour on 17^th.

White-shouldered Tanager pair at AW on 14^th.

White-lined Tanager common and conspicuous; several to dozens seen daily in all wooded habitats, except mangroves; common at AW feeders.

Red-crowned Ant-Tanager pair at AW on 14^th.

Summer Tanager one at AW on 14^th.

Silver-beaked Tanager common in scrubby undergrowth in wooded areas; many seen each day at AW feeders, along BR both in Arima and Marianne River valleys, and at Wallerfield.

Blue-gray Tanager common and widespread; several seen daily in wooded habitats.

Palm Tanager ridiculously common and widespread; present and conspicuous in all areas with trees; two roosting in eaves of AW veranda.

Trinidad Euphonia two heard in scrubby areas along BR at village below mine roughly midway between Arima and AW.

Violaceous Euphonia uncommon but widespread; a pair was regularly seen from AW veranda; a few also seen daily in scrubby areas along BR.

Turquoise Tanager two along AW entrance road on 14^th; one at Blanchisuesse on 15^th; two at Wallerfield on 16^th.

Speckled Tanager pair along BR crest on 15^th.

Bay-headed Tanager relatively common in forests of Northern Range; often seen from AW veranda, also seen at many spots along BR, especially at fruiting trees.

Blue Dacnis group of six seen feeding low to ground in open area at Arena Forest on 18^th.

Green Honeycreeper common at AW feeders; one or two seen per visit to BR crest.

Purple Honeycreeper common at AW feeders; seen in small numbers along AW trails and at Wallerfield.

Blue-black Grassquit common in open areas with tall grass; several seen per day in appropriate habitat, e.g., Caroni rice fields and Wallerfield.

Ruddy-breasted Seedeater one female at ARS on 16^th.

Sooty Grassquit one along BR crest on 15^th.

Grayish Saltator relatively common in scrubby areas; one regular at AW feeders, several seen at Wallerfield.

Crested Oropendola common and conspicuous in areas with large trees; several seen and many more heard each day.

Yellow-rumped Cacique fairly common in villages and small towns (often seen flying) in low elevations areas, e.g., Blanchisuesse, Valencia, outside Arena Forest.

Yellow Oriole a few seen each day on AW grounds; one south of Wallerfield; one seen at Caroni on 17^th and 18^th.

Yellow-hooded Blackbird about six at Trincity on 16^th. Never saw this bird at ARS, although Murphy (and AW staff) state it occurs regularly.

Red-breasted Blackbird uncommon but conspicuous at ARS, Wallerfield, Caroni rice fields.

Carib Grackle widespread in rural and lightly developed areas at low elevation.

Shiny Cowbird relatively common in agricultural areas such as ARS and Caroni rice fields.

Giant Cowbird flock of about 10 in pasture south of Wallerfield.

Paul Sunby
<psunby@swca.com>

SPECIES	WHERE OBSERVED
Little Tinamou	heard one or two each morning in forested areas such as AW and on crest of BR.
Least Grebe	six at Trincity.
Magnificent Frigatebird	one flying over mountains on 14^th, many seen along North Coast on 15th.
Neotropic Cormorant	three seen flying in to roost at Caroni from boat on 17^th.
Anhinga	two seen at Caroni on 17^th; one seen at Caroni on 18^th.
Brown Pelican	common along North Coast.
Blue-winged Teal	a few flocks totaling about 100 birds at Caroni from boat on 17^th.
Tricolored Heron	two seen at Caroni from boat on 17^th.
Little Blue Heron	one seen at Blanchisuesse on 15^th; very common at Caroni.
Little Egret	two at Trincity.
Snowy Egret	six at Trincity.
Great Blue Heron	one at Caroni from boat on 17^th.
Cocoi Heron	one at ARS on 18^th. Apparently currently consistent in wet pasture to east/southeast of water buffalo shed on east side of loop road.
Great Egret	one at ARS on 14^th; one at Caroni rice fields on 18^th.
Cattle Egret	common and widespread in lowlands.
Striated Heron	one at ARS on 16^th; one at Caroni rice fields on 17^th; three at Caroni rice fields on 18^th.
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron	three from boat at Caroni on 17^th.
Pinnated Bittern	one in Caroni rice fields on 17^th.
Scarlet Ibis	several hundred seen on Caroni boat tour on 17^th.
Black Vulture	abundant in lowlands, commonly seen flying over mountains. Seen daily.
Turkey Vulture	fairly common in lowlands and over mountains. Seen daily.
Osprey	three at Caroni rice fields on 17^th; two at rice fields on 18^th.
Gray-headed Kite	pair at Wallerfield on 16^th.
Pearl Kite	one on telephone wire on west edge of Valencia on 14^th; one on wire at ARS on 16^th.
Double-toothed Kite	one seen perched from AW veranda on 15^th.
Long-winged Harrier	one at Caroni rice fields on 17^th.
White Hawk	one seen along northern BR in Marianne River Valley on 15^th.
Common Black-Hawk	singles seen flying in Arima River Valley on 14^th and 18^th; one flying over BR crest on 17^th.
Savanna Hawk	three to four seen each visit to ARS.
Gray Hawk	one at Blanchisuesse on 15^th; one along BR below AW on 18^th.
Broad-winged Hawk	presumably same bird seen along BR crest on 15^th and 17^th.
White-tailed Hawk	one seen flying over northern BR in Marianne River Valley on 15^th. This species not included in ffrench.
Zone-tailed Hawk	one at Wallerfield on 16^th; one at Arena Forest on 18^th.
Ornate Hawk-Eagle	one seen at long distance from AW veranda on 17^th. Apparently this species has not nested on AW property since 1999 and now is not seen as regularly from veranda as it once was.
Yellow-headed Caracara	four seen near (east of) Piarco Airport on 15^th; one seen near airport on 18^th.
Peregrine Falcon	one at Trincity.
Purple Gallinule	about six seen at Trincity.
Common Moorhen	one at Trincity.
Limpkin	one in Caroni rice fields on 17^th; flock of six seen in rice fields on 18^th.
Wattled Jacana	usually a few to several in every wet marshy spot such as at ARS, Trincity, and vicinity of Wallerfield and Caroni. Not in Caroni rice fields.
Greater Yellowlegs	two at Trincity, about six seen from Caroni boat trip.
Solitary Sandpiper	four at ARS on 14^th; one at Caroni rice fields on 18^th.
Spotted Sandpiper	one at Trincity; one at Caroni rice fields on 17^th; one from boat at Caroni on 17^th.
Least Sandpiper	several at ARS on 14^th and 16^th.
Black-necked Stilt	flock of about 12 at Trincity.
Black-bellied Plover	flock of about 30 birds from boat at Caroni on 17^th.
Southern Lapwing	about 15 at ARS on 14^th; three at ARS on 16^th and 18^th but didn't visit milking barn where flock of 12 was seen on 14th; one at Wallerfield.
Large-billed Tern	one at Trincity.
Rock Dove	common in cultural areas.
Scaled Pigeon	two at AW on 14^th; three at Wallerfield at fruiting tree on 16^th.
Eared Dove	about 14 seen at Caroni rice fields on 17^th; two fly-overs at Caroni boat docks on 18^th.
Common Ground-Dove	one at Wallerfield on 16^th; one at Caroni rice fields on 17^th.
Ruddy Ground-Dove	common in lowlands in rural areas; present in lower numbers in forested areas. Typically dozens seen daily.
White-tipped Dove	one calling at Wallerfield.
Gray-fronted Dove	several seen and/or heard daily at AW and in forests along BR.
Ruddy Quail-Dove	one seen along trails at AW on 14^th; one at AW below veranda on 19^th.
Red-bellied Macaw	two flying by about 7:00 a.m. at Wallerfield on 16^th. Apparently a colony of about 80 birds is present near Wallerfield and this species is currently seen with some regularity at Wallerfield.
Green-rumped Parrotlet	several seen at Wallerfield and a few more seen south of Wallerfield on 16^th.
Lilac-tailed Parrotlet	flock of four flying by at Wallerfield.
Blue-headed Parrot	two flying by at AW on 14^th, 18^th, and 19^th.
Orange-winged Parrot	common in forests and savannas; several seen daily, although usually flying overhead.
Squirrel Cuckoo	one at AW on 15^th; one at Blanchisuesse on 15^th; pair at Arena Forest on 18^th.
Little Cuckoo	one at Wallerfield on 16^th.
Smooth-billed Ani	common and widespread in lowlands.
Striped Cuckoo	two heard at Wallerfield and one seen south of Wallerfield on 16^th; one heard from Caroni boat docks on 18^th.
Spectacled Owl	one seen and heard calling with its mate along BR crest on 17^th; one heard far upslope to east from AW on 18^th.
Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl	three to five heard each day at AW; one at Wallerfield on 16^th.
Oilbird	two in Dunston's Cave at AW on 14^th.
Common Potoo	one from boat at Caroni on 17^th.
Short-tailed Nighthawk	one seen in semi-cleared area on north side of AW entrance road about 6:20 a.m. on 14^th. Apparently also seen with some regularity from upper AW parking lot about 6:30 p.m.
Chestnut-collared Swift	about four seen along BR below AW on 15^th.
Band-rumped Swift	about six seen along BR below AW on 15^th.
Gray-rumped Swift	about 20 seen along BR below AW on 15^th; about 10 to 20 seen daily over mountains in vicinity of AW and above along BR.
Short-tailed Swift	flock of six in Blanchisuesse on 15^th; about 10 at Wallerfield on 16^th; a few above BR crest on 17^th.
Fork-tailed Palm-Swift	four at ARS on 14^th; six at Wallerfield on 16^th.
Rufous-breasted Hermit	relatively common in forested and more lightly wooded areas. A few seen or heard daily in appropriate habitat. Not at AW feeders.
Green Hermit	one on BR crest on 17^th; one along AW trails on 18^th; one at flowering shrubs below AW veranda on 19^th.
White-necked Jacobin	one pair at AW feeders daily; one seen along AW entrance road on 14^th and one in flowering tree outside AW rooms 17-18 on 15^th.
Black-throated Mango	common and widespread. A pair coming to AW feeders and seen at flowering trees throughout AW grounds. Also seen in most semi-open areas visited.
Ruby-topaz Hummingbird	one female at Wallerfield; pair in open scrubby area within Arena Forest on 18^th. This species had not been seen at AW for a while according to staff.
Tufted Coquette	male and female each seen briefly at flowers off AW veranda on 15^th.
Blue-chinned Sapphire	one seen near Dunston's Cave at AW on 14^th.
Blue-tailed Emerald	one seen feeding at mimosa from AW veranda on 16^th.
White-chested Emerald	common. One or two coming to feeders/flowers off AW veranda daily; also seen elsewhere on AW grounds and in semi-open woodlands.
Copper-rumped Hummingbird	fairly common and widespread in forests. One coming to feeders at AW and one to three seen daily in appropriate habitat such as along BR.
Collared Trogon	two heard, one seen along BR crest on 17^th.
Violaceous Trogon	common and widespread; a few seen and several heard daily in all areas with trees, except mangroves.
Green Kingfisher	one seen at AW on 17^th and 18^th.
American Pygmy Kingfisher	one seen from boat at Caroni on 17^th.
Blue-crowned Motmot	relatively common in forests. Several heard early each morning in forested areas and one would come to AW feeders up until about 8:30 a.m.
Rufous-tailed Jacamar	one in Marianne River Valley along BR on 15^th; pair at Wallerfield.
Channel-billed Toucan	one seen perched in tree from AW veranda on 19^th. Apparently seen most days from veranda about 7:00 a.m. in same tree.
Golden-olive Woodpecker	one seen from AW veranda on 15^th; one in Arima River Valley off BR on 18^th.
Chestnut Woodpecker	one seen in Marianne River Valley along BR on 15^th. Contrary to experience of many others, did not see any at AW feeders nor did talk to anyone who saw this species at the feeders while I was there.
Lineated Woodpecker	one along BR below AW on 14^th; one at Blanchisuesse on 15^th; one at Caroni from boat on 17^th.
Plain-brown Woodcreeper	one along BR crest on 17^th; one at AW on 18^th.
Straight-billed Woodcreeper	one heard from boat at Caroni on 17^th; one heard in mangroves west of Caroni boat docks on 18^th.
Cocoa Woodcreeper	one seen at AW on 14^th; one seen along BR above AW on 15^th.
Pale-breasted Spinetail	five heard at Arena Forest on 18^th.
Stripe-breasted Spinetail	one heard, two others seen along BR crest on 17^th.
Yellow-chinned Spinetail	two seen at ARS on 14^th; one seen at ARS on 18^th.
Gray-throated Leaftosser	one seen along Adventure Trail at AW on 18^th.
Great Antshrike	pair seen regularly along AW entrance road and another (?) pair regularly below AW veranda; heard along BR crest on 17^th.
Black-crested Antshrike	pair at Wallerfield on 16^th; male seen from boat at Caroni on 17^th.
Barred Antshrike	common and widespread in scrub and woodland with scrubby understory. Saw and/or heard several each day.
White-flanked Antwren	one at AW on 14^th.
Silvered Antbird	one in mangroves along road leading west from Caroni boat docks on 18^th.
Black-faced Antthrush	relatively common in forests of northern range. Heard daily at AW and along BR both above and below AW.
Bearded Bellbird	heard several daily in forests of middle elevations of northern range, including at AW; one seen along Discovery Trail at AW on the 18^th.
Golden-headed Manakin	relatively common and widespread in forests; seen along crest of BR, at AW, and Arena Forest.
White-bearded Manakin	widespread and easy to find in forests and semi-open woodland; a few to a dozen seen each day; seen at AW, along BR above and below AW, and at Wallerfield.
Ochre-bellied Flycatcher	presumably same bird seen on three different days from AW veranda.
Slaty-capped Flycatcher	one seen along BR below AW on 14^th; one along BR crest on 17^th.
Southern Beardless-Tyrannulet	one seen on grounds of AW on 18^th and 19^th.
Forest Elaenia	pair seen on AW trails on 18^th.
Yellow-bellied Elaenia	seemingly common in semi-open areas at lower elevations. Seen at Blanchisuesse, other stops along north coast, and Wallerfield.
Yellow-breasted Flycatcher	two at Wallerfield on 16^th; one at AW on 18^th.
White-throated Spadebill	one along Bellbird Trail at AW on 14^th.
Bran-colored Flycatcher	a pair and another single at Wallerfield on 16^th.
Euler's Flycatcher	one at AW on 17^th and another at Arena Forest on 18^th.
Tropical Pewee	relatively common in forests at low and middle elevations; saw and/or heard a few each day at AW, also at Wallerfield and Arena Forest.
Pied Water-Tyrant	three at ARS on 16^th; one at Trincity on 16^th; one at Caroni on 18^th.
White-headed Marsh-Tyrant	four at ARS on 14^th; two at ARS on 16^th; two at ARS on 18^th.
Tropical Kingbird	common and widespread in open and semi-open areas at all elevations.
Gray Kingbird	one at Caroni boat docks on 18^th.
Boat-billed Flycatcher	pair regularly off AW veranda; seen also along AW entrance road and Wallerfield.
Streaked Flycatcher	two or three seen or heard daily at AW and along BR road.
Great Kiskadee	common and widespread in most habitats.
Black-tailed Tityra	one seen at Wallerfield and one off AW veranda.
Rufous-browed Peppershrike	relatively common in wooded areas. Seen along BR in Marianne River Valley, at AW, Wallerfield, and in mangroves at Caroni; many others heard.
Red-eyed (Chivi) Vireo	one at Blanchisuesse on 15^th.
Black-whiskered Vireo	one on AW grounds on 15^th.
Golden-fronted Greenlet	singles at Blanchisuesse on 15^th, Wallerfield on 16^th, and AW on 18^th.
Yellow-legged Thrush	two at fruiting tree on BR crest on 17^th.
Cocoa Thrush	common at AW, both at feeders and along trails, and in forests along BR.
Bare-eyed Thrush	common and widespread; many seen daily at AW and most other areas with trees, except for mangrove swamps.
White-necked Thrush	common at AW and in forests along BR; did not come into feeders, but often found on roads in early morning or immediately following rains, also seen on BR crest at fruiting trees.
Tropical Mockingbird	common and widespread in open and semi-open areas.
Rufous-breasted Wren	common in forested areas at AW and along BR; many more heard than seen, but typically saw one to three per day.
House Wren	common in scrubby areas, especially when in vicinity of buildings, e.g., AW grounds and Wallerfield.
Long-billed Gnatwren	one at Wallerfield on 16^th; pair at AW on 18^th.
White-winged Swallow	relatively common in open areas such as ARS, Wallerfield, Trincity, Caroni rice fields.
Caribbean Martin	one at ARS on 16^th.
Gray-breasted Martin	one at ARS on 14^th.
Southern Rough-winged Swallow	relatively common in open areas near water; several seen in Arima River Valley along BR, at Blanchisuesse, and at Wallerfield.
Barn Swallow	two or three at ARS on 16^th and 18^th.
Yellow Warbler	one at ARS on 16^th; one at Caroni in mangroves on 17^th.
Blackpoll Warbler	one at Wallerfield on 16^th.
American Redstart	one on BR crest on 15^th; one in mangroves at Caroni on 17^th.
Northern Waterthrush	uncommon but widespread; seen at AW, at Blanchisuesse, Wallerfield, and Caroni.
Masked Yellowthroat	one in weedy ditch at Caroni rice fields on 17^th.
Golden-crowned Warbler	pair along AW trails on 14^th; one along AW trails on 15^th.
Bananaquit	common to abundant and present in all areas with trees.
Bicolored Conebill	one from boat on Caroni swamp tour on 17^th.
White-shouldered Tanager	pair at AW on 14^th.
White-lined Tanager	common and conspicuous; several to dozens seen daily in all wooded habitats, except mangroves; common at AW feeders.
Red-crowned Ant-Tanager	pair at AW on 14^th.
Summer Tanager	one at AW on 14^th.
Silver-beaked Tanager	common in scrubby undergrowth in wooded areas; many seen each day at AW feeders, along BR both in Arima and Marianne River valleys, and at Wallerfield.
Blue-gray Tanager	common and widespread; several seen daily in wooded habitats.
Palm Tanager	ridiculously common and widespread; present and conspicuous in all areas with trees; two roosting in eaves of AW veranda.
Trinidad Euphonia	two heard in scrubby areas along BR at village below mine roughly midway between Arima and AW.
Violaceous Euphonia	uncommon but widespread; a pair was regularly seen from AW veranda; a few also seen daily in scrubby areas along BR.
Turquoise Tanager	two along AW entrance road on 14^th; one at Blanchisuesse on 15^th; two at Wallerfield on 16^th.
Speckled Tanager	pair along BR crest on 15^th.
Bay-headed Tanager	relatively common in forests of Northern Range; often seen from AW veranda, also seen at many spots along BR, especially at fruiting trees.
Blue Dacnis	group of six seen feeding low to ground in open area at Arena Forest on 18^th.
Green Honeycreeper	common at AW feeders; one or two seen per visit to BR crest.
Purple Honeycreeper	common at AW feeders; seen in small numbers along AW trails and at Wallerfield.
Blue-black Grassquit	common in open areas with tall grass; several seen per day in appropriate habitat, e.g., Caroni rice fields and Wallerfield.
Ruddy-breasted Seedeater	one female at ARS on 16^th.
Sooty Grassquit	one along BR crest on 15^th.
Grayish Saltator	relatively common in scrubby areas; one regular at AW feeders, several seen at Wallerfield.
Crested Oropendola	common and conspicuous in areas with large trees; several seen and many more heard each day.
Yellow-rumped Cacique	fairly common in villages and small towns (often seen flying) in low elevations areas, e.g., Blanchisuesse, Valencia, outside Arena Forest.
Yellow Oriole	a few seen each day on AW grounds; one south of Wallerfield; one seen at Caroni on 17^th and 18^th.
Yellow-hooded Blackbird	about six at Trincity on 16^th. Never saw this bird at ARS, although Murphy (and AW staff) state it occurs regularly.
Red-breasted Blackbird	uncommon but conspicuous at ARS, Wallerfield, Caroni rice fields.
Carib Grackle	widespread in rural and lightly developed areas at low elevation.
Shiny Cowbird	relatively common in agricultural areas such as ARS and Caroni rice fields.
Giant Cowbird	flock of about 10 in pasture south of Wallerfield.