Drew Beamer

Blue-chested Hummingbird | Panamá 🇵🇦

White-tipped Sicklebill | Panamá 🇵🇦

I was super excited to see this species at Canopy Lodge. Their very decurved bill allows them to feed on Heloconia flowers. This individual frequented a specific path of Heliconias at the lodge, so much so that there's a "sicklebill viewing area" set up with a bench there.

I was super happy to see this Roseate Spoonbill at McAlpine Creek Park today. This appears to be the 5th recorded on eBird for Mecklenburg County. I watched this individual for probably close to 30 minutes as it fed, using its distinctive spoonbill to skim the surface of the water. This is the third time I have personally seen a Roseate Spoonbill with these being by far my best looks.