10,000 Birds

JUNE 25, 2022

Such ultra rare and imperiled biodiversity are the “ Critically Endangered “, species that, according to the IUCN, “have decreased, or will decrease by 80% within three generations” Five bird species on the Costa Rica bird list fall into this alarming category. Waved Albatross (Phoebastria irrorata).

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Costa Rica Parrots Albatross Birds 257

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Costa Rica is a tropical country but it doesn’t have to be hot. This is common with life-threatening situations and expected; any ancient ancestors who would have not paid heed to close calls would have likely been quickly and savagely selected from the gene pool (just trying to pet the Short-faced Bear again…).

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Costa Rica Birds Farming Litter 221

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

I spent two full days where the birding was near constant, and, just to keep the binoculars from being neglected, topped it off with another half day of birding on our drive back from Cano Negro, Costa Rica. We also had close looks at the local for Costa Rica Gray-chested Dove. Nicaraguan Seed-Finch.

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Costa Rica San Jose Birds Farming 121

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 29, 2021

One was to piggyback on Patrick O’Donnell’s interesting article about winter warblers in Costa Rica, since his list is quite different from my list for central Mexico. (I Entry with your pet is forbidden: no dogs; they scare wildlife. A hand-painted sign told not to enter with a dog. It was really very early.

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Los Angeles San Francisco Costa Rica Birds 191

4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 2, 2013

This is one of the most common questions travelers with pets encounter, and the answer really depends on what both you and your pets are most comfortable with. Many vets also provide boarding services , which would be particularly ideal for pets with health issues. There’s just one thing: where to leave your cat(s) and dog(s)?

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Kennels Pets Costa Rica Vet 100

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2012

This is what happens when people choose their pet birds on visual factors alone without taking vocalizations into account. It is commonly kept in captivity and has therefore established many feral populations world-wide originating from escaped / released cage birds. Very stupid thing to do.

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