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Cabo Pulmo, Baja California (Center on Interactive Map)

Map of Cabo Pulmo, Baja California

Map of Cabo Pulmo, Baja California



Scotts Oriole (Icterus parisorum) Black-tailed Jackrabbit (Lepus californicus) Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) Harriss Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus)

This town has a marine reserve, and is a good place to see fish and sea mammals. The town itself is very small, and there is a semi-desert habitat a very short walk away.

Trips

Mexico, Baja California Sur

2/23/2008:



2/24/2008: I came here mostly to check out some scuba diving as advised by Jaques Costeau, and the diving was interesting with large schools of frequently jumping rays. The water was a little choppy making it not the easiest of dives.

Previous Visit (Puerto Adolfo Lópes Mateos: 2/22/2008)
Next Visit (San Jose del Cabo - Airport Wash: 2/24/2008)



Species Recorded (13)

Birds ( 10 )

New World Vultures ( Cathartidae )
Turkey Vulture - Cathartes aura

Kites, Hawks, Eagles, and Allies ( Acciptridae )
Red-tailed Hawk - Buteo jamaicensis
Harris's Hawk - Parabuteo unicinctus

New World Quail ( Odontophoridae )
California Quail - Callipepla californica

Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers ( Laridae )
Western Gull - Larus occidentalis

Tyrant Flycatchers ( Tyrannidae )
Ash-throated Flycatcher - Myiarchus cinerascens

Grosbeaks and Buntings ( Cardinalidae )
Northern Cardinal - Cardinalis cardinalis

Brushfinches, Seedeaters, Sparrows, and Allies ( Emberizinae )
Lark Sparrow - Chondestes grammacus

American Blackbirds and Orioles ( Icteridae )
Scott's Oriole - Icterus parisorum

Cardueline Finches and Allies ( Fringillidae )
Lesser Goldfinch - Spinus psaltria

Lifelists

Mexico
North America
World

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