10,000 Birds

APRIL 23, 2013

One of the sheltered bays on Isla Isabel. These mangroves function as a sanctuary for fish and other animals that then make their way as adults across the channel to the coral reefs that surround the island. The frigates are by far the most numerous and evident of the island’s nesting species.

Whales 263

Whales Whaling Sharks Marine Life 263

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Watching my first Brown Pelicans , I am inhaling deeply and commenting to Sergio Arias how strong the scent is. Sergio and I continue to a sloth shelter, where, waiting for the tour, I sit in a café. But why would someone look for that, an easy and common one among the 920+ bird species of Costa Rica?

Costa Rica 140

Costa Rica Reptiles Farming Mississippi 140

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

The Refuge is now home to nearly 200 species of birds, over 50 species of mammals, 25 species of reptiles and amphibians, and a wide variety of insects, fish and plants. The Louisiana black bear’s threatened status warrants protection under sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act.

Fish 143

Fish Wildlife Hunting Game 143

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 9, 2018

It is now very hot and dry inland and the temperature does not drop much at night, so you go to bed early and get up early like the animals and birds. The header photo shows the remains of Marlgu Billabong on November 10th 2018 looking left from the shelter. Marlgu Billabong looking right from the shelter.

Shelters 114

Shelters Geese 2018 Ducks 114

10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2013

The National Park is unusual because it offers very few facilities compared to most, but there is a sealed road right into the small car park and a shade shelter with a table and chairs and information about the park. Little Black Cormorants and Australian Pelican. Australian Pelicans soaring in the thermals. miles long.

Feral 147

Feral Pelicans Ducks Pigs 147