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January 28, 2010
January 14, 2010
Boat-billed Heron, Cochlearius cochlearius
Boat-billed Heron, Cochlearius cochlearius
The Boat-billed Heron, Cochlearius cochlearius is an unusual member of the Heron family, found in mangrove swamps from Central America to Peru. It used to be known as the Boatbill and classified in a separate family.
One of the easy places to find them is the Carara Refuge in Costa Rica along the River Trail.
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December 9, 2009
Three-toed Sloth, Bradypus variegatus
Three-toed Sloth, Bradypus variegatus
One of the wonderful surprises you might run across in the forests of Panama and Costa Rica is the Three-toed Sloth, Bradypus variegatus. They can be quite common in places like Manuel Antonio Park in southern Costa Rica, and when you see one, you can be sure it will stay long enough for a good look.
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June 27, 2009
Ochraceous Wren
Ochraceous Wren
I am a big fan of the little wrens, they seem to have a bit of attitude for a such a small bird. The Ochraceous Wren, Troglodytes ochraceus, is endemic to the highlands of Panama and Costa Rica. It builds its nest in epiphytes about 15-20 feet high.
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February 23, 2009
Tropical Towel Store
When I made this image a few years ago in Costa Rica, i loved the scene with it’s great color but when I downloaded I was disappointed. The harsh light had caused deep shadows and washed out the color.
When I recently came upon it, I processed it with Photomatix in HDR (High Dynamic Range), all it needed was a light touch to bring it to what I had seen in the first place.
Of course, it would not have been possible, if I had not shot in RAW.
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September 29, 2008
Braulio Carrillo N.P., Costa Rica
This National Park is an area of untouched rain forest on the eastern or Caribbean slopes of the central mountain range. It is within 20km. of the capital, San Jose, although I found it more convenient to stay in the town of Guápiles, a pleasant town to the east of the park. The park is located in one of he most rugged areas of Costa Rica and can be wet as well, so dress accordingly. There are also reports of theft from parked cars, take precautions.
There is an aerial tram to take you above the canopy. It can be fun but don’t expect to see a lot of birds as it seemed pretty barren, although we did see a Tiny Hawk which was an unexpected surprise.
Some bird you might see include Broad-billed Motmot, Lattice-tailed Trogon, Dot-winged Antwren, Buffy Tuftedcheek, Plain-Brown and Wedge-billed Woodcreeper, Black-cheeked, Pale-billed and Lineated Woodpeckers, Buff-throated Saltator and Scarlet-rumped Cacique.
Tanagers are well represented such as Gray-headed, Silver-throated, Speckled, Bay-headed and White-shouldered Tanager.
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September 28, 2008
White-faced Capuchin from Costa Rica
Do you remember Marcel from the sitcom “Friends”? That was a White-faced Capuchin (Cebus capucinus) also known as a White-throated Capuchin. An intelligent animal living in large groups of up to 40 animals. It is found in Central and South America. Most of these images were taken in Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica.
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September 27, 2008
Birding Carara N.P.: Costa Rica
The Carara National Park is my favorite wildlife area in Costa Rica. It is located on the central part of the Pacific coast and includes a large amount of primary growth as well as secondary growth and the rich diversity of the Tarcol River. (more…)
September 26, 2008
Caño Negro National Wildlife Refuge, Costa Rica
Caño Negro National Wildlife Refuge is an important winter refuge for migrant waterfowl, and has a number of resident wetland species. (more…)
September 25, 2008
Santa Rosa National Park, Costa Rica
One of the first national parks of Costa Rica,Santa Rosa National Park contains some of the little remaining area of tropical dry forest habitat throughout all of Central America. Its beaches attract both Pacific Ridley Sea Turtles and surfers. (more…)
