Zenaida in the name not just the zoological nomenclature

Zenaida Dove ZEND* (Zenaida aurita )

 

Orient Beach

St Martin

 

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VERY much a treat to have some quality views of this species.

 

This Island is divided between Holland and France

The agreement which enacted jurisdiction is over 350 years old , making it the longest observed treaty in human history

St Martin is the French side

Sint Maarten is the Dutch side

 

Very friendly and clean Caribbean destination, with a permeable no security "border " between the 2 jurisdictions.

 

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I was on a trip for alternate reasons but managed a wee bit of bird watching and documentation , 'here and there.....'

 

...although i saw my (distant) lifer of this species earlier ,this instance was one of my "best views" of the trip

 

Done