10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Yet they also bring up questions, which I’m going to talk about right now before diving into the specifics of the guides themselves. Steve Howell has spent decades of experience in the field studying the birds of Belize, Costa Rica, and especially Mexico. Two issues came to mind immediately when I examined my reviewer copies.

Costa Rica 214

Costa Rica Belize El Salvador Birds 214

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Birds of Central America: Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rican, and Panama , just published in October, is a field guide that was ten years in the making. Text is on the left, plates are on the right. The images on the right, from the Peru field guide, are more intense in color.

America 213

America El Salvador Costa Rica Honduras 213

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

The experience also inspired my column this month at 10,000 Birds, so check that out when you’re done: Meet Suliformes, one of the newest orders of birds.) [.] Share Your Thoughts « What is the National Bird of Nicaragua? Wicked, right? There’s lots to see, so sit back and enjoy this photo-heavy post.

2011 152

2011 Pelicans Papua New Guinea Birds 152

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 19, 2017

The open, dry habitat was perfect for it and the experience was so real, it was almost painful to wake up but alas, no Loggerhead Shrike, just a vivid dream of a migrant bird that could make a mega appearance in Costa Rica. The guy on the right is Sergio Arias, check out his Costa Rica Birding Hotspot Stand at Birdfair.

Costa Rica 100

Costa Rica San Jose Falcons Nicaragua 100