10,000 Birds
AUGUST 7, 2021
However, if you have time for some birding much closer to San Jose, this choice hummingbird is also regular at one of the newest Costa Rica birding spots on the block; the intriguing Nectar and Pollen reserve. Located on the main highway between San Jose and Limon, Nectar and Pollen is easy to visit by car or even public bus.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 4, 2018
Even if you had to spend a few frustrating days stuck in the urban wonderland of San Jose and surroundings, you still share the streets and parks with screeching Crimson-fronted Parakeets. Proximity – Although this area is fairly close to San Jose, the nearness in this case is all about the birds.
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10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 4, 2014
Despite more than 50 kite, hawk, eagle, and falcon species on the list, nope, we don’t see raptors all that often! As soon as you leave the airport near San Jose, unless you are coming from the southeastern states during the summer months, you won’t help but notice the higher level of humidity. Fogged optics! :
10,000 Birds
JANUARY 4, 2020
Three days, three hawk-eagles. During a memorable guiding trip in June, we hit the jackpot with all three species of hawk-eagles in just a few days. The Ornate Hawk-Eagle was noticed at the last minute on our drive towards San Jose through the dense rainforests of Braulio Carrillo National Park.
10,000 Birds
JULY 21, 2018
Located in the mountains that overlook crowded San Jose, this beautiful site acts as a welcome green escape for anyone interested in a cloud forest experience, and for the birder, you could hardly ask for more exciting birding so close to the capital.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 8, 2018
One involves a windy, leisurely ride through mountains south of San Jose, the road eventually becoming gravel with occasional pot holes as it descends to Mastatal, the main village next to the park. Black Hawk Eagle from Cangreja. Cangreja sees rather few visitors for a good reason, it lies well off the beaten track.
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 1, 2018
I sample birding on Poas more often than at other sites in Costa Rica because it’s close to home and makes for a worthwhile guided day trip from the San Jose area. The few missing birds on Poas would be the Three-wattled Bellbird, Bare-necked Umbrellabird, and Solitary Eagle. This Red-faced Spinetail was one of them.
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