10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 29, 2016

Fortunately, nowadays, there are protected areas and efforts to establish biological corridors that provide more hope for the endangered Great Green Macaw, and other species. In Costa Rica, that would mean the Sarapiqui area because this is where we find the closest Caribbean lowland forests to San Jose.

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Costa Rica San Jose Panama Birds 165

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 23, 2011

Zamora Estate protects acres of unspoiled habitat within one of the fastest growing sections of San Jose, a holding that has sustained four generations of the Zamora family. Over 144 different bird species have been spotted on the grounds, including crackers like Lesser Ground-Cuckoo and Spectacled Owl.

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10,000 Birds

JUNE 27, 2015

For a more intimate stay in birdier surroundings, try Zamora Estates ; a hotel/vineyard that protects some of the last remaining wetlands in the Central Valley. 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. Magenta-throated Woodstar.

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Costa Rica San Jose Birds Owls 162

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2014

Thanks to fortunate foresight, a lot of land was set aside in Costa Rica as national parks and protected areas (and some of these are easily accessed) but the best forest still happens to be at the terminus of the road and en route, you will be treated to species deficit birding in plenty of pastures.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 19, 2016

Check out these suggestions: The Zamora Estate : Not that far from the airport, this place protects some of the last remaining wetland habitat in the Central Valley. The gardens are lovely, have various common birds and occasional ground-sparrows, and a chance at roosting Tropical Screech-Owl. Just 45 minutes from the airport.

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Costa Rica San Jose Liberia Birds 101