Bird Watching & Nature's Aerial Ballet

Large-headed, predominantly brown kingfisher with electric-blue back and wings, heavy red bill, and snow-white patch from throat through breast. Common both near and away from water; frequently seen perched on fence posts and telephone lines.

A dark, sleek, medium-sized bird with a black crest and a white rump. The red color under the tail is often difficult to see. Eats fruit, flower buds, and insects. Conspicuous and sometimes gregarious.

A small black passerine bird with a distinctive forked tail. Known for its aggressive behavior towards larger birds and its acrobatic flight patterns. Often seen perched on wires and posts in open areas.

An elegant white heron with a long, thin neck and sharp yellow bill. During breeding season, develops ornate plumes on the back. Often seen wading in shallow water, using its bill to catch fish and other aquatic prey.

A large wading bird with long legs and neck. Grey and white plumage with black markings on the head and shoulders. Patient hunter that stands motionless in shallow water waiting for fish to come within striking distance.

A large grayish-brown duck with a diagnostic yellow-tipped black bill and a red spot at the base of the bill. In flight, note the green panel in the wing that is bordered in white. Often seen in small groups dabbling in shallow water.

A colorful visitor with a vibrant mix of green, blue, and red, arriving in winter to escape colder northern regions. Known for its secretive nature and beautiful, melodious calls during dawn and dusk.

A graceful duck that migrates to Pavana's waterways, adding elegance to the winter landscape. Males have distinctive long pointed tails and elegant neck patterns during breeding season.

A small wader that bobs along the riverbanks, a frequent winter guest. Known for its characteristic tail-bobbing behavior and distinctive flight pattern low over water.