Late afternoons are the best times to enjoy the trails on the western side of the property. The golden reflection of the sun on the Caribbean waters adds another dimension of beauty to the experience.
Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.
A green iguana (Iguana iguana) catches some warming sun rays on a coconut frond.
Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.
This cold weather season the pelicans showed up once again to spend their winter at Paya Bay. This winter more of them showed up than usual (about twelve individuals from two different species).
Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.
The turbulence of the wintry weather results in the waters around Paya taking on a bluish hue, as opposed to the green and turquoise hues of summer.
Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.
We are currently experiencing an abundance of these colorful swallow-tailed butterflies on the property. Depending on the angle from which they are viewed, the iridescent scales on their wings shift colors from electric blue to electric green and even turquoise and yellow tones. Beautiful!
Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Honduras.
I spotted this juvenile Yellow-Crowned Night Heron (Nyctanassa violacea) doing day duty in the Wetlands Reserve area of the property. With acres of undisturbed nature to explore, Paya Bay is a great place for birdwatching.
Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.
We've been getting the property cleaned up, The freshly raked nature trails are as delightful as always. They are a perfect way to enjoy the beautiful nature at Paya Bay!
Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.
Fall is coming! This time of year the leaves of the sea almond trees turn brilliant shades of orange and red and then drop off. As soon as they are bare, the trees immediately bud and put out a fresh generation of leaves. It's our short "fall foliage" moment here in the tropic where most other trees stay green year round.
Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.
