On the road between the Belize City Airport and the Belize Zoo, we encountered a brush fire on the side of the road set by farmers to clear the land.
Suddenly, our van comes to a screeching halt and we all jump out to get a fantastic look at this Aplomado Falcon.
This bird has adapted to brush fires, because the fires cause smaller animals to flee and reveal their position.
The falcon flew to a perch where it sat watching out for insects escaping from the fire and smoke.
You could not ask for a better view of this gorgeous bird.

Belize Zoo area, Belize, 5 March 2009