10,000 Birds
AUGUST 7, 2021
When you see a photo of a Snowcap, it’s easy to see why this species is a perennial top target for birding trips to Costa Rica. However, as with so many other bird species that must be seen to confirm their improbable existence, the Snowcap can be elusive. Check out these very good reasons to visit: Easy Access.
10,000 Birds
JUNE 20, 2020
With 18 species of native Psittacids to choose from, birding in Costa Rica is always a thrill, especially for someone who grew up in parrotless Niagara Falls, New York! At least one of these species has adapted to nesting on buildings and a few others can nest in large parks. The other regular parrot around here is this species.
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10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 15, 2022
Since most of the rain happened the evening of the 8th and the following morning, many sites had good weather on the morning of October Global Big Day and because of that, local birders still managed to identify well over 700 species in Costa Rica (!). and ended later that eveing with a final total of 154 species.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 17, 2016
The country of Mexico as a whole, is host to 27 different species of doves, with the California Baja Sure home to six. This diversity allows for a nice group of doves to both live full time, as well as support a migratory population traveling down from the cold northern part of the US. The Baja, as it is known, is a truly diverse area.
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 11, 2017
That’s where most of Costa Rica’s population resides and because of that, it’s also why we headed out around dawn, happily leaving the long line of vehicles on their way to San Jose in the rear view mirror. One of those species was a Pied Puffbird , our sole individual for the day and maybe the only one for the count.
10,000 Birds
JUNE 27, 2015
Although it’s not really close to the airport, it offers a combination of comfort, security, and birdy gardens that make it at an easy choice for tour groups. If you want to go the relaxed route, don’t worry, there’s still plenty to see in hotel gardens in and near San Jose. Hope to see you here!
10,000 Birds
MAY 30, 2015
However, there are a few stand out sites here and there that are significantly better for species like Jabiru, Lance-tailed Manakin, and Nicaraguan Grackle to name a few. From San Jose, it takes four to four and a half hours but given the excellent birding opps on the way, you might want to allocate a bit more time.
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