Photo Galleries: Trinidad and Tobago 2011 David Ascanio

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Trinidad and Tobago

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Our 2011 Trinidad and Tobago tour began in a rather unexpected way: it was raining during the dry season! Although northern South America was hit by the El Niño weather pattern in 2010 (bringing a severe drought), it is said that the year after tends to be wet (a La Niña year), and this was certainly true in Trinidad and Tobago.White-necked Jacobin— Photo: David AscanioDespite the rains, we saw birds—and what a way to enjoy birds! Starting in Tobago we were astonishe... Read More