Sunbitterns: A Spectacular Sight to Seek in Costa Rica

Sunbitterns: A Spectacular Sight to Seek in Costa Rica

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]One of the more sought-after prizes for birding tourists here in Costa Rica is the sunbittern (Eurypyga helias ). Found in a range extending south from Guatemala and throughout South America. It lives near water in...

Expat Birds of Costa Rica

Expat Birds of Costa Rica

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]How many of you came to Costa Rica to visit … and decided to not go home?     Here in Costa Rica, humans are not alone in making this their new home. A variety of Costa Rican birds are also “expats.”   For...

On the Wings of Butterflies

On the Wings of Butterflies

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] BEST COSTA RICA ADVENTURE DEALS [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] When visitors come to Costa Rica, they are often thinking more about monkeys and toucans and sloths, rather than...

When a Finch is Not a Finch

When a Finch is Not a Finch

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]If you come to Costa Rica, count on eventually becoming attracted to the beautiful birds here. With over 900 to see, it can become a serious hobby. As a photographer first, I developed my love for birds here. There is...