Dominican Birdies

I was blessed to spend April 1 to 8 in the Dominican Republic. This was my first vacation south, and it was so needed. Although our winter was not as bad as last year, I'm a sunshine girl at heart, and my soul is happiest when it is near a beach in the sun. I didn't have my zoom lens with me, but I did manage to photograph a few birds while I was there.

These birds were plentiful. I think they are Bicknell's Thrush. 

Although I didn't capture a picture, we would see this Frigate Bird every afternoon.
Source: http://avise-birds.bio.uci.edu/pelecaniformes/fregatidae/fregata_magnificens/index.html

Airport Birds

The airport was open throughout so birds could come and go.
A pair of what I think are grackles flew in to look for food. 

These little birds were building a nest in the airport
with these long black thread-like pieces. I believe they are Bananaquit.