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Signs of Spring Migration in Costa Rica

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The Red-shouldered Hawks , the quick flapping Accipiters and the legions of blackbirds and ducks moved through the cool airs of March and April but the orioles, grosbeaks, and wood-warblers wouldn’t show up until the trees had their buds and many had their leaves.

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Ten Highlights from Birding in Costa Rica, 2018

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Other reminders of December in Costa Rica are palm trees festooned with Christmas lights, an abundance of annual bird counts, and sightings of winter birds like gulls, ducks, and a scattering of Yellow-rumped Warblers. Life is always better when bearing witness to Sunbittern madness. It has been good, I am grateful! Global Big Days.