Great Belize Kiskadee / Pitangus sulphuratus

Turquoise Wall

I woke up early every morning to catch the Jungle sunrise. Every morning the misty skies washed out the light and prevented colorful skies. Walking the streets I would look for the color that I was hoping the sunrise would produce. This picture I used the leading line created by Turquoise wall to lead the eye to the ugly orange building.

Where the Streets become Jungles

Garbage Truck

These men were clearing the garbage left behind from the previous day's Farmer's market. The nearby Mennonite communities and agriculture land make the San Ignacio farmers market the proudest in Belize. I found this shot to be interesting because having a tractor pulling a trailer is not something we see in the States.

San Ignacio river Sunrise

Misty morning sunrise over the San Ignacio River.

HI-ET Guest House

Typical budget hotel in Belize. The rooms are clean and the owners are nice.

Looking Iguana

The Iguana exhibit San Ignacio resort hotel is an awesome attraction. You get to be part of the Iguana enclosure. After you meet and feed the adult Iguanas you get to go into the small baby Iguana room. If you'e not shy, you can hold multiple iguanas. I had 3 iguanas on me. Normally I wouldn't allow a lizard to crawl on me, but the exhibit was so welcoming and cool that I was comfortable. The guide was great. When we left the enclosure Amanda was stung by a wasp on the knee. (keep in mind that she was already on crutches from breaking her foot the day before) The exhibit guide snatched the wasp off her leg extracted the stinger with the proficiency of an experienced guide. I would highly recommend the San Ignacio Iguana exhibit.

Hanksworth Bridge

There are 2 bridges over the river in San Ignacio. This tall suspension bridge is the Hanksworth bridge. Belize has 7 rivers that flow year round, more than any other country in Central America.

Points House

Out walking trying to catch the sunrise I came upon this house. This unique residence is located on the meeting point of 2 streets. I like this photos because the house is colorful and you can see down both streets.

San Ignacio River

Looking down on the San Ignacio River from the Hanksworth bridge. San Ignacio has 2 bridges. The big bridge, which this picture was taken from, is the Hanksworth bridge. I don't know the name of the shorter one.

Macal River Park

Macal River Park San Ignacio Belize.

Red winged Black Bird

Willow perch

Yellow Headed Blackbird

This is a male yellow headed Blackbird. This bird is a medium-sized blackbird, and the only member of the genus Xanthocephalus. These birds migrate in the winter to the southwestern United States and Mexico. They often migrate in huge flocks with other species of birds. The only regions of the United States where these blackbirds are permanent residents are the San Joaquin Valley and the Lower Colorado River Valley of Arizona and California.

Greenz N Black

Big Bird

Lines in the Sky

I like how the contrail, lift wires, roads and star flare on the sun create lines of interest on this midday landscape.

Wagon Wheel

Sit command

This was taken before I knew I was going to lose her to a tumor on her spleen. You're a good dog Kota,

Stay

Kota the Rottweiler preforms the stay command. Kota can hold a stay in the standing position; However, after several minutes she will sit while continuing to hold the command. This training has proven to be a very useful in situations such as running into a store. Rottweilers are a working breed and are happiest when worked regularly.