Category: Wildlife

Field observations from a lazy birdwatcher

April 5, 2020

Since we arrived at the new house, we have been observing a number of hummingbirds that feed on and buzz around the mango tree and heliconias beside our home. Two or three Long-billed Hermits and two or three Rufous-tailed Hummingbirds. There is an interesting and funny story to tell about them. Well about the Long-billed Hermits in any case, the Rufous-tailed Hummingbirds play a side role. … More Field observations from a lazy birdwatcher

New photo album Corcovado National Park (La Leona section)

March 22, 2020

Corcovado NP is considered by National Geographic as one of the most biodiversity intense places on Earth. We have started exploring it. You can see the photos by clicking here. El Parque Nacional de Corcovado ha sido calificado por el National Geographic como uno de los lugares más intensos del planeta en términos de biodiversidad. … More New photo album Corcovado National Park (La Leona section)

First day in the jungle: Red Macaws, toucans, swarming bees and the fire brigade.

March 5, 2020

So, we got up on our first day in the jungle fully energized. After the long trip from Monteverde to Osa, it felt good to have a relatively good night sleep and wake up to the sounds of the real jungle. Which are many.  If the howler monkeys woke us up at 0530 in Guanacaste, here … More First day in the jungle: Red Macaws, toucans, swarming bees and the fire brigade.

The bitter-sweet feeling of visiting wildlife rescue centers

February 22, 2020

Costa Rica is home to a large number of accredited wildlife rescue centers The other day, on our way back from the Rio Celeste and the Volcan Tenorio National Park, we visited Las Pumas wildlife rescue center. This is the second wildlife rescue center that we have visited since we arrived in Costa Rica in January. … More The bitter-sweet feeling of visiting wildlife rescue centers