10,000 Birds

JANUARY 18, 2020

Most of all, the time and effort is worth it when we see new birds, surpass our goals, and when we share those trying, challenging, exuberant and triumphant times with others because the birding party is always better, always stronger, when you you can enjoy the experience with like-minded souls. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis; Tambor, 3-Jan.

Costa Rica 264

Costa Rica 2020 Morals Farming 264

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 23, 2011

Costa Rica enjoys an international reputation as an iconic birding location, bursting with epic Neotropical species and breathtaking natural attractions. Understandably, certain lodges have, over the years, come to be associated with the Costa Rican birding circuit.

Costa Rica 175

Costa Rica San Jose Sanctuary Protection 175

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 23, 2016

On the other side of the weather coin, now that I live in Costa Rica, the first month of the year also means warm sunny days punctuated by windy weather, and migrants like Yellow Warblers and Baltimore Orioles sharing green space with Blue-gray Tanagers and other avian locals. Cattle Egret – Bulbulcus ibis; House, 7-Jan.

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Costa Rica 2016 San Antonio Sparrows 101

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 30, 2017

’ They are challenging to find, frustrating to photograph, and the antbird experience often includes heat and humidity, mud and bugs. And, of course, Pat sees Jabiru every year in Costa Rica. It was one of those magic experiences when you are so absorbed you forget you have a camera.

Brazil 162

Brazil Birds Los Angeles Tigers 162

10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2020

7 beats contributed their sightings from 7 countries (Hong Kong, UK, China, USA, Serbia, Australia and, of course, Costa Rica). These are included as part of the summary and are maintained in the list, despite objections by some purists, to give the full, rich experience as enjoyed by your lucky, lucky beats. Domestic goose sp.

2020 154

2020 Sparrows Niger Woodpeckers 154