Some places have a few dozen bird species, and others have hundreds. With a bird list of more than 900 species,Costa Rica falls into the latter category. There are glittering tanagers and hummingbirds, jaw-dropping toucans, macaws, and parrots, and countless other birds to admire. With that in mind, a “top ten” list might be impossible. …
Exotic birds and jungle wildlife helped put Costa Rica on the map as one of the globe’s top ecotourism destinations. The national park system makes it possible to go for a hike in rainforest, cloud forests, and other tropical habitats where you can see parrots, macaws, toucans, iguanas, monkeys, sloths, and other wildlife. Since these …
Some birds sing pretty songs, others are familiar garden guests, and not a few charm us with bright and beautiful colors. Then there are the hummingbirds; shining, tiny, fairy-like creatures that merit a category of their own. Most folks from North America are familiar with one or two hummingbird species that visit their gardens, and …
With more than 900 species identified in a country the size of West Virginia, it’s easy to see why Costa Rica is on the bucket list for every birder. However, even though you can see plenty of hummingbirds, tanagers, toucans, and other birds at many places in the country, some sites stand out for the …
Birders and other people on their way to Costa Rica with Android devices will be happy to hear that the Android version of our birding app for Costa Rica is finally available. At this time, it can be purchased from the Amazon Appstore for just $9.99 and includes images, information, and range maps for more …
December is almost here and with the 12th month comes the long awaited dry season. Daily rains have already ceased for the most part in the Central Valley, it’s getting windier, and its a degree or two lower during the night. Everyone in Costa Rica is getting ready for Christmas and us birders are also …
Toucans are some of the strangest and most exotic looking birds on the planet. They have huge, colorful bills, look kind of like flying bananas when taking to the air, and make odd croaking and yelping sounds. Not to mention, toucans also happen to be intelligent, comical birds that troop through tropical forests in search …
Now matter where you live, it doesn’t take long to discover that several beautiful birds live in a nearby nature reserve, and quite a few actually visit the feeder and trees right in your own backyard. All it takes is the time to look for and watch birds with a pair of binoculars and you …
Recently, a post at the Matador travel site was posted that explained why birding isn’t just some hobby practiced by retired folks in their backyard. There’s a lot more associated with birding than seeing birds in the backyard especially when you travel to an avian rich country like Costa Rica. Come to Costa Rica and …
Whether heading to Costa Rica for a birding trip or to experience the natural sights and sounds of this exciting country, the trip is going to be much more satisfying if you can identify and learn about the birds, flowers, butterflies, and other species that make Costa Rica one of Earth’s biodiversity hotspots. Although the …