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The Uncommon Demise of a Wood Thrush in Costa Rica

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In Costa Rica, they can take the form of everything from toucans (think crows with giant shark inspired beaks) to herons and monkeys. They don’t need to be professional bird killers either, predators only need to be in the right place at the right time. The Collared Aracari is a small toucan with a sharp beak.

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End of the Road Birding in Costa Rica at Luna Lodge

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Not to mention, Sirena station is only accessible by a plane ride, or a 17 kilometer infamous beach march that involves wading across a river or two where crocodiles and Bull Sharks wait at the mouth (this is no exaggeration). Lots of monkeys there too. As befits an end of the road destination, Luna Lodge is true wilderness birding.