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. Squirrel Cuckoo – Piaya cayana; Curu, 4-Jan.

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Costa Rica 2020 Morals Farming 260

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Think Arizona meets Costa Rica with a Mexican twist. This is where Gila Woodpecker and Yellow-breasted Chat meet Squirrel Cuckoo , Bat Falcon , and Black-throated Magpie-Jay. There are many dusty side roads in this area, many of which offer productive birding.

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Mexico Costa Rica Arizona Birds 191

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. Squirrel Cuckoo – Piaya cayana; El Rodeo, 9-Jan.

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Costa Rica 2016 San Antonio Sparrows 101

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 152

2020 Sparrows Niger Woodpeckers 152

10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2011

Perhaps you’ve had the same experience. That’s why Costa Rica is at the top of every single birder’s list of desperately desired destinations. Lucky Patrick O’Donnell lives in Costa Rica and, as a guide , gets to enjoy the epic avifauna of that exquisite country.

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Costa Rica 2011 Birds Deer 150