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15 Hummingbirds that Can Only Be Seen in or Near Costa Rica

10,000 Birds

A couple of the biggest of bird families are restricted to the Americas. Just about anywhere a birder ventures, the miniscule members of the latter family can be seen, and in most tropical locales, it’s not just one species. Costa Rica is no exception. Purple-throated Mountain-gem. Black-belllied Hummingbird.

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Taking Care of your Furry Friends While You’re Away

4 The Love Of Animals

Sites like these will help you find a good kennel, but a good recommendation from a family member or friend is really the best way to go. This is a particularly good option for working breeds and those with high exercise demands, like sheep dogs and labs. Send to Neighbors, Family or Friends. Board with a Vet or Farm.

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Best Bird of the Year 2013

10,000 Birds

I was attending the 3rd Global Bird-watching Conference in Gujarat and suddenly surrounded not just be species that were completely new, but entire families of birds. Since that trip, I’ve seen Rose-throated Becard in Costa Rica, but not with the rosy throat. Despite the long flight, and the lost luggage, and the 11.5

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