Its been a long time, I swapped the patch at Ferry Hills for the Caribbean in November. November can be a good month on the patch and at thanks to Angus Jennings for getting in one productive watch while I was away https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1563/20191110

Some of the bird species encountered on our travels in the Caribbean:

Green -throated Carib Hummingbird. A common resident in the Lesser Antilles and the Virgin Islands. This bird was hanging round one particular tree and  nearby flowering nectar source in a tiny square surrounded by tourist bars/shops at St Johns, Antigua. It was oblivious to the crowds of people (who were for the most part, oblivious to it!). 

Broad-winged Hawk on Dominica. This small buteo behaves more like an accipiter. Just prior to getting this pic, it had attempted to catch the Grey Kingbird below. 

Grey Kingbird. Common throughout the West Indies. 

Imperial Parrots, Dominica. One of two endemic parrots on the Island (the other being Red-necked).The Imperial is classed as endangered and was nearly lost altogether following habitat destruction by Hurricane David in 1979. Things have improved for Dominica's national bird but pressures still remain including illegal clearance of forest. The tours we took at each port of call on the cruise were not aimed at finding birds and so we had to rely on making the most of the short stops. Fortunately Dominica has a reputation as a nature island and tours here are always going to include its  rain forest. Our tour bus breaking down proved to be fortuitous as while we were waiting for a replacement these two birds flew in.  

Smooth-billed Ani, Dominica. An unusual looking species with a large parrot like bill. A small group of these were following some workmen strimming, presumably waiting for disturbed insects/lizards. 

Carib Grackle, male and female, St Lucia. Common throughout the W.Indies.

Male Lesser Antillean Bullfinch nest building St Lucia.