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These are some more of the birds I saw while in Costa Rica and some of my new life birds. Most were seen while doing the wildlife cruises in Tortuguero and at Cano Negro near the Nicaragua border. It was great that our boat rides included a local nature guide. They were always able to spot these birds.
A cool bird seen was this one called the Great Potoo related to the nightjars. I just wished it would have turned it head. This bird is can easily camouflage itself. To me it looks like part of the tree.
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The Bare throated Tiger Heron was another life bird. We saw this bird a few times in different places but this one looks like it is on a nest above the river.
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This is my entry for Misty Dawn's Camera Critters to see more critters click on my link.
These are some more of the birds I saw while in Costa Rica and some of my new life birds. Most were seen while doing the wildlife cruises in Tortuguero and at Cano Negro near the Nicaragua border. It was great that our boat rides included a local nature guide. They were always able to spot these birds.
A cool bird seen was this one called the Great Potoo related to the nightjars. I just wished it would have turned it head. This bird is can easily camouflage itself. To me it looks like part of the tree.
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The Bare throated Tiger Heron was another life bird. We saw this bird a few times in different places but this one looks like it is on a nest above the river.
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Immature Little Blue heron
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I believe this is also a Little Blue heron
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The Anhinga is another life bird for me.
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The Great Potoo was just stubborn to turn its head, or both of you simply lack of consensus.
ReplyDeleteWOW, you sure added to your Life list down there.
ReplyDeleteAmazing birds you found!!!
Thank you for visiting my blog and your kind comments, I have looked at all 3 of your blogs and you have some amazing photos, its nice to see photos from another country, and see things that are new to me, look forward to seeing more of your photos
ReplyDeletegreat ones, Eileen...really making me want to go back to CR asap! :) How cool are the pootoos! We saw one and were blown away at it. Love the tiger heron building the nest, too!
ReplyDeleteEileen,
ReplyDeleteDid you have a tour guide to help you identify all these birds or did you have to look them up in books? They are all so exotic to my Canadian eyes.
Fabulous..so tropical- the colors are splendid! Lovely birds and I wanted to say your mosaic is terrific on your column there!
ReplyDeleteSome unusual birds! Great photos!!
ReplyDeleteGood try with the pics. Some birds like posing more than others. That Great Potoo seems to like hiding.
ReplyDeleteYou captured some wonderful shots, Eileen. I haven't seen a Bare throated Tiger Heron before, its markings are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteEileen: Wonderful photos from an eco rich environment.
ReplyDeleteGreat captures, Eileen. They are beautiful birds.
ReplyDeleteVery cool Costa Rica birds. I love the Tiger Heron.
ReplyDeleteThese are all wonderful shots and I particularly love the immature little blue heron.
ReplyDeletei really love those nightjars..I have not been able to find any on my own..they blend in so well.I have had them pointed out to me..
ReplyDeleteI would love to bird another country someday!
Great photos of a lot of different birds. The Great Potoo is certainly well hidden.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Just wonderful photos :)
ReplyDeleteGreat selection of birds!
ReplyDeleteNostalgic marveling
...what a trip you had. So many new birds. I really like the plumage on the Bare-throated Tiger Heron...very cool! The Great Potoo looks like he is part of the tree...great eyes finding him!
ReplyDeleteGreat captures Eileen. Wonderful photos. I haven't seen any blue Heron. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI like birding too but my hubby is not into it. Nice shots too. Happy Monday!
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those are wonderful photos :)
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Wow, how special to see all these birds. They are all so interesting! Joan
ReplyDeleteHey Eileen, I have decided that Costa Rica will be my first tropical birding trip. Everything down there would be lifers for me!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos all! I especially like the Little Blue Heron.
Thanks for the informative post. The Great Potoo in the tree really looks like part of the tree to me too. :-). Very clever indeed.
ReplyDeleteLooks like they have quite large birds in Costa Rica.
Great birds, Eileen. You had a wonderful trip and I am enjoying living vicariously.
ReplyDeleteIsn't "great Potoo" a wonderful name for a bird?
So many amazing birds, you are very good at seeing them and capturing them in camera.
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