Nayarit, Mexico - Mark Stackhouse, one of the most recognized birding enthusiasts in the region of San Blas and in all of Riviera Nayarit says bird watchers like to do crazy things. Once you meet James Currie, host of the American TV show "Nikon's Birding Adventures" - broadcast to millions of homes through cable - you'll realize that this is true.

Currie and his production team were recently in San Blas to record their first birding show in Mexico. Upon their arrival at the historic port, they decided to take a few shots at the "Mirador de las Garzas" where a 6 ft. wall divides the vantage point from the mangrove. From here they saw an American crocodile eating fish, so James jumped over the fence, placed a camera on the floor and when the reptile got too close to him, he started to try and fend it off it with a branch.

"I had to scare it away. I didn't mind the camera too much, and we got an excellent shot with the crocodile eating and a heron in the background. I couldn't afford to miss the shot," said the adventurer.

And that was just the beginning! Currie was able to shoot eight different endemic species in the first day of work in the Tecuitata area. They also enjoyed seeing seven dozen species of migratory birds, but decided not to record them this trip.

On the second day they saw at least 30 humpback whales, went fishing for roosterfish, went to Isla Isabel to see blue-footed boobies, and swam with whale sharks.

The third day, he visited the estuaries in La Tovara and Zoquipan looking for endemic birds and he was able to see chachalacas, cherecas, herons, and magpies, totaling 12 indigenous birds in his three-day work trip. He also had time to surf and visit his birding friend Mark Stackhouse to see some of the local bats.

"I'm impressed with the number of different activities that you can do in just one day in San Blas. This is without a doubt, the best one-day experiences that I've had in my travels around the world and the destination still has so much to offer for the upcoming days", said a very excited Currie.

"Nikon's Birding Adventures" is the only show that caters to bird watchers in the United States, and is broadcast through cable on the Pursuit Channel, the 2nd largest adventure network. It is available in 40 million homes and has approximately 200,000 viewers.