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I have here my collection of best bird photos from (1) Costa Rica, (2) the Swamps of Louisiana, ....(3) southern Florida, .... (4)the Bahamas and.....(5) Curacao in the Dutch Antilles Take your time, and I hope you enjoy your visit!

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Costa Rica Fliers: Bats & Birds

• Costa Rica Birds: A Field Guide, Picture Guide!
  • Costa Rica Birds: A Field Guide, Picture Guide, part 2!
• On the road to Arenal Volcano, we stopped at The Toad Hall along the shores of Lake Arenal. We saw some amazing birds! (Spring break 2008)
  • Here is a beautiful Palm Tanager (Thraupis palmarum)
  • A wonderful rear-view of the Palm Tanager (Thraupis palmarum).
  • A Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus)dries out from the morning showers.
  • A Female Red-legged Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes cyaneus) gives us a wonderful sideview. Note the red legs!
  • The same Female Red-legged Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes cyaneus) probes a flower for nectar.
  • A Grayish Saltator (Saltator coerulescens) strikes a beautiful pose.
  • A beautiful Clay-colored Robin (Turdus grayi).
  • A forward looking Montezuma Oropendola (Psarocolius montezuma). A spectacular Bird!
  • An aesthetic and wonderful Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis apiscopus). Wow!
• Here are a few birds from La Selva!(Spring break 2008)
  • A Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis apiscopus) munches on some fruit near the visitor center.
  • A Male Passerinii tanager (Ramphocelus passerinii) flashes his Scarlet Brilliance!
  • A life first for me. A Male Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra). Wow!
  • A spectacular side view of a Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani).
  • Here, the Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani) is hanging upside down eating a berry.
  • Note the bright red lower breast of the Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani).
  • A closeup view of a Cinnamon Beccard (Pachyramphus cinnamomeus). There was a nest nearby.
  • A Long-tailed Tyrant (Colonia colonus) coming in for a landing. My apologies for the bad lighting!
  • Could this be a Streaked-headed Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes souleyetii)?
  • Here is another perspective as the Streaked-headed Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes souleyetii) moves up the trunk!
• Here are a few avian creatures from Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve--Unsorted Resplendent Quetzal Photos can be found HERE (Spring break 2008)
  • A spectacular Blue-crowned Motmot (Momotus momata) near the entrance to Monteverde Preserve. A full front view!
  • Well,.....we did see many Resplendent Quetzals (Pharomachrus mocinno).
  • Here is a side view of a Male Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno). Here is a slightly different perspective (more Quetzal eyeshine)
  • Beautiful Quetzal Colors It can get really INTENSE--what a beautiful Resplendent Quetzal!
  • Here is a rear view of a young Male Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno).
  • A female Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno). Here is a rear view of the Male Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno).
  • An amazing Black Guan (Chamaepetes unicolor) was at the same tree as the Resplendent Quetzal. It was raining, but so what? The Black Guans were beautiful!
  • It rained hard enough for water to collect on the Black Guan's feathers.
  • Even the Male Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) got wet. The colors of the Resplendent Quetzal feathers was a function of the available light. Amazing!
  • Here is a beautiful Male Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) as seen from far away high in the canopy!
  • My favorite "EYE SHOT" of a Black Guan (Chamaepetes unicolor)
  • This female Black Guan was building a nest near the El Camino Trail
  • An amazing photo of the head region of a beautiful Black Guan Be sure to blow up the head region to see all of the detail!
  • A beautiful White-throated Robin (Turdus assimilis) eating fruit. Ah,,,,the White-throated Robin swallows the fruit.
  • We also saw what I believe to be a Yellowish Flycatcher (Empidonax flavescens) on the Santa Elena SKYWALK trails. Here is a slightly different perspective of the Yellowish Flycatcher (Empidonax flavescens) --note the triangular postocular spot.
  • I was lucky enough to capture this Three-striped Warbler (Basileuterus tristriatus) feeding near Santa Elena.
  • Here is a relatively calm shot of the Three-striped Warbler (Basileuterus tristriatus) before it flew away!
  • No trip to the Cloud Forests would be complete without spotting a Slate-throated Redstart (Myioborus miniatus)! Then, the Slate-throated Redstart flew away.
• On the road from Monteverde to the lowlands of the Pacific coast, we came across three Turquoise-browed Motmots (Eumomota superciliosa) in a variety of poses. (Summer 2007)
  • Here are two Turquoise-browed Motmots (Eumomota superciliosa).
  • A Nice perspective of the Turquoise-browed Motmot tail.
  • Here, the Turquoise-browed Motmot is looking right at me!
  • Another interesting frontal perspective of the Turquoise-browed Motmot.
• In the higher elevations near Monteverde, we did see one Blue-crowned Motmot (Momotus momata). (Summer 2007)
• A life-first for me. Inca Doves (Columbina inca) in the lower elevations after leaving Monteverde on the road to the the Pacific coast. (Summer 2007)
• Another photo life-first! A Striped-headed Sparrow (Aimophila ruficauda) in the lower elevations after leaving Monteverde on the road to the the Pacific coast. (Summer 2007)
• Is this a Male Rose-throated Becard (Pachyramphus aglaiae)? I think so--Here is the female Rose-throated Becard tending to her nest. Pacific slope leaving Monteverde Preserve, lower elevations. (Summer 2007)
• In the Arenal Volcano region, I was able to photograph a Gray-capped Flycathcer (Myiozetetes granadensis). (Summer 2007)
• This Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis apiscopus) was getting a bite to eat at the Cecropia flower deli! Arenal region near Lake Arenal. (Summer 2007)
• The Gray-capped Flycatcher (Myiozetetes granadensis) is a beautiful bird! A life-first for me. (Summer 2007)
• At La Selva Tropical Research Center along the Caribbean slope, we spotted a Cinnamon Becard (Pachyramphus cinnamomeus)! (Summer 2007)
  • A spectacular Montezuma Oropendola (Psarocolius montezuma) eating fruit.
  • A wonderful view of a Male Slaty-tailed Trogon (Trogon massena). Here is another perspective of the Male Slaty-tailed Trogon. Note the Orange eye ring. (Summer 2007)
  • A beautiful Caribbean Female Passerinii tanager (Ramphocelus passerinii) In spectacular contrast, look at the color differences of thePacific race female tanager (Summer 2007)
  • Here is a beautiful Broad-billed Motmot (Electron platyrhynchum) in the secondary-primary forest mix at La Selva along the Caribbean slopes.
  • Another perspective of the beautiful Broad-billed Motmot (Electron platyrhynchum) at La Selva. Wow!
  • Crested Guans (Penelope purpurascens) seemed to be everywhere at La Selva. Here is a sideview of the spectacular Crested Guan.
• Along the Caribbean coast at Manzanillo at Almonds and Corals, we saw a Male Slaty Antshrike (Thamnophilus bridgesi) in the lowland, humid forest.
• At the Cahuita National park on the SE Caribbean coast, we spotted what looks to be a NESTING female Slaty Antshrike (Thamnophilus bridgesi). Here is a sideview of the Nesting Slaty Antshrike. (Summer 2007)
• Near Gandoca along the SE Caribbean coast, we spotted a fantastic Groove-billed Ani (Crotophaga sulcirostris). What a Bill they have! Looks like Jimmy Durante! Cool! (Summer 2007)
• In the Sierpe River region of SW Costa Rica north of the OSA peninsula, we spotted what I believe to be a Piratic Flycatcher (Legatus leucophaius), a life-first for me. Here is another perspective of the Piratic Flycatcher as it directly at me. (Summer 2007)
• A beautiful Roadside Hawk (Buteo magnirostris) found alongside the road of all places near the Sierpe River in SW Costa Rica. (Summer 2007)
• Wouldn't you know it? We saw a beautiful Blue-crowned Motmot (Momotus momata) in Corcovado National Park at Sirena. These birds have a wide range of habitats! (Summer 2007)
• Here's another perspective of the Corcovado Blue-crowned Motmot (Momotus momata)! (Summer 2007)
• In Corcovado National Park, we spotted a Double-toothed Kite (Harpagus bidentatus) shadowing a large troop of Squirrel Monkeys. A Life First for me. (Summer 2007)
• I had difficulty first identifying these birds--Thanks to Normand Richard and Bill Heck for your assistance!!
  • A life first for me--A Yellow-bellied Elaenia (Elaenia flavogaster) SW Costa Rica near the Sierpe River along the Pacific coast (Summer 2007)
  • At Corcovado near the Sirena Field Station, we spotted a a beautiful Barred Woodcreeper (Dendrocolaptes sanctithomae). NOTE: Note: This species was recently split into two, one in Central America & one in South America. The Costa Rican bird is now known as the "Northern Barred-Woodcreeper" and its scientificic name has been changed to Dendrocolaptes sanctithomae (Summer 2007)
  • At Corcovado National Park at the San Pedrillo Field Station, we came across this female Black-hooded Antshrike (Thamnophilus bridgesi). (Summer 2007)
  • At Corcovado National Park at the San Pedrillo Field Station, we came across this endemic Black-cheeked Ant-Tanager (Habia atrimaxillaris). (Summer 2007)
• Here are some of the birds I photographed on a spring 2007 trip to Costa Rica to Arenal and Monteverde (Spring 2007).
  • Near Arenal, we stopped for lunch along the shoreline of Lake Arenal. There were numerous birds in the disturbed secondary growth worthy of note!
  • One of my favorites is the Bluegray-Tanager (Thraupis apiscopus). We were lucky enough to catch this pair of Blue-gray tanagers in the light rain. Wow!
  • This Black-cowled Oriole (Icterus dominicensis) was enjoying a bath in the rain. Beautiful!
  • At least two species of Wood pecker were present. Here are three looks at a Male Hoffman's Woodpecker (Melanerpes hoffmannii) showing some of the typical species characteristics. Here is a frontal closeup and a view of the Hoffman's Woopdpecker head region.
  • The other Woodpecker present was a Male Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani). This second view of the Male Black-cheeked Woodpecker illustrates its back coloration.
  • Perhaps the most colorful birds we encountered was the flashy Collared Aracari (Pteroglossus torquatus). The light rain seemd to bring out much of the Collared Aracari's colors.
  • I was really surprised to see a female Baltimore Oriole (Icterus g. galbula) ! Here is her male Baltimore Oriole companion!
  • A spectacular Gray Hawk (Buteo nitidus) was perched next to the road as we moved downslope from Monetverde to Tileran on the way to Arenal. What a beautiful Gray Hawk!
  • The Grayish Saltator (Saltator coerulescens) has a very large beak! Saltators are most definitely seed eaters!
  • The Montezuma Oropendola (Psarocolius montezuma) is one amazing bird. I imaginge that smaller birds are intimidated by the Montezuma Oropenola's size and fearless attitude.
  • We also saw a wonderful male Yellow-throated Euphonia (Euphonia hirundinacea). These small thick billed birds are beautiful.
  • Clay-colored robins (Turdus grayi) are the national bird of Costa Rica. Kinda dull colored, but they make a beautiful song.
  • A life first for me in the tropics, a male Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus)! I've seen them in Ohio, but........ never in Costa Rica.
    • Wouldn't you know, a month or so later, two pair of Rose-breasted Grosbeaks (Pheucticus ludovicianus) rested in our backyard in Oxford, Ohio after their long migration from the tropics. I got some amazing photos!
      • Here is a female Rose-breasted Grosbeak! Here ia another perspective of the same female Rose-breasted Grosbeak as she looks more directly at me. Wow!
      • Where there are females, there are always males! Here is a beautiful Male Rose-breasted Grosbeak perched among trees that were just about to open their leaves. Here is a CLOSEUP of the male Rose-breasted Grosbeak.
      • This male Rose-breasted Grosbeak is beautiful among the freshly minted leaves.
• At Monteverde, we saw two birds of note that I did not have photographs of--a Mottled Owl and a Gray-throated Leaftosser. There were also a few other notable species as well (Spring 2007).
  • The Mottled Owl (Ciccaba virgata) was perched high in the canopy in Monteverde Preserve on a rainy, mid-March day. Here is another perspective of the Mottled Owl.
  • We also came across a Gray-thoated Leaftosser (Sclerurus albigularis) as it searchd for its burrow along one of the Monteverde trails.
  • A spectacular Emerald Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus prasinus) near the entrance to Monteverde Preserve! Wow!
  • We spotted a Rufous-naped Wren (Campylorhynchus zonatus) on the way up to Monteverde Preserve.
  • A Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus)in a beautiful pose. Here is a pair of Tropical Kingbirds showing both Dorsal and Ventral Perspectives.
  • On our early morning guided hike, we came across a flock of Silver-throated Tanagers (Tangara icterocephala) feeding in the canopy. Here is another prespective of an elusive Silver-throated Tanager feeding in the Monteverde Canopy.
  • We saw a mixed flock of birds feeding in a light gap. Slate-throated Redstarts (Myioborus miniatus) were everywhere! Here is another beautiful Slate-throated Redstart perspective.
  • The Slate-throated Redstarts (Myioborus miniatus) have a peculiar habit of "flaring their wings" to startle insects. Pretty cool!
  • Black-faced Solitaires (Myadestes melanops) are frequently difficult to photograph due to lighing difficulties. But, what the heck! Black-face Solitaire morning song haunts the forest!
  • Quetzals were abundant. There were no nests yet, but, they were scouting for nest locations and avacodo fruit. Here is a female Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno).
• We saw quite a few wonderful birds as part of the Earth Expeditions 2006 trip. Here are the birds of note from Monteverde Preserve.
  • A fantastic Spangled-Cheeked Tanager (Tangara dowii), a life first for me. We encountered a flock of these spectacular Tanagers along the Sky Trek walking trails in Santa Elena near Monteverde. Wow! (Earth Expeditions 06) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo
  • On the road to the Sky Trek walk in Santa Elena, we encountered a pair of Hoffmann's Woodpeckers (Melanerpes hoffmannii). This bird is a female. If the ID is correct, it's another life first for me. (Earth Expeditions 06) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo
  • And of course, no visit to Monteverde is complete without spotting a Resplendent Quetzals (Pharomachrus mocinno) or two. Here is a beautiful male caught in the early morning light at the entrance to the Monteverde Preserve. (Earth Expeditions 06) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo
  • I know that I've seen these guys before at Monteverde Preserve, but, even so, I've never taken a picture of a Dusky-capped Flycatcher (Myiarchus tuberculifer) before! I was lucky to get another sideview perspective of the Dusky-capped Flycatcher (Earth Expeditions 06) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo
  • Here, a Silver-thoated Tanager (Tangara icterocephala) looks for food in ther Monteverde Preserve Canopy. (Earth Expeditions 06) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo
  • A spectacular Black Guan (Chamaepetes unicolor) flew just above us on the El Camino trail in Monteverde Preserve. Wow!(Earth Expeditions 06) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo
  • A Slate-throated Redstart (Myioborus torquatus) perches before me on the El Camino trail in Monteverde Preserve. And, here is a sideview of the Slate-throated Redstart!. (Earth Expeditions 06) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo
  • A Three-striped Warbler (Basileuterus tristriatus) sits still just long enough for me to take a photo in the Monteverde Preserve (Earth Expeditions 06) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo
  • After leaving Monteverde, on the Pacifc downslope before reaching the Pan American Highway, we encountered a beautiful Rufous-naped Wren (Campylorhynchus rufinucha), a photo life-first for me. (Earth Expeditions 06) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo
  • At the same location as the Rufous-naped Wren, there was also a pair of Orange-chinned Parakeets (Brotogeris jugularis) foraging in a termite carton! Another photo-first for me! (Earth Expeditions 06) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo
• Here are the birds of note we saw in the Arenal Volcano region from the Earth Expeditions 2006 Costa Rica course. (Earth Expeditions 06) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo
  • A female White-collared Manakin (Manacus candei) near La Fortuna. A life first for me!
  • A really wet, but drying off, Groove-billed Ani (Crotophaga sulcirostris).
  • Here is another example of a Groove-billed Ani closeup near La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano.
  • A Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis episcopus) feeds on a cluster of fruit near La Fortuna.
  • The same Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis episcopus) as seen from below.
  • A Squirrel Cuckoo (Piaya cayana) was feeding in the vicinity. I love those birds!
  • I have what appears to be a Thick-billed Seed-Finch (Oryzoborus funereus). Note the very large bill--near Arenal Volcano.
  • Here is a guess. Is this a Bay Wren (Thryothorus nigricapillus)?
• Here are the birds of note we saw in the La Selva Tropical Research Center area from the Earth Expeditions 2006 Costa Rica course. (Earth Expeditions 06) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo
  • On the way to La Selva, at the most beautiful portion of the BRAULIO CARRILLO National Park, we stopped to admire at the stunning beauty of it all. Alex, our bus driver, spotted a wonderful White Hawk (Leucopternis albicollis).
  • Here, the White Hawk (Leucopternis albicollis) scratches its head!
  • At La Selva, on an early morning bird hike, we came acoss a beautiful Semiplumbeous Hawk (Leucopternis semiplumbea).
  • Here, are a few great examples of the Semiplumbeous Hawk. Cool! A flycatcher harassed the hawk several times before moving on.
  • A White-necked Puffbird (Bucco macrorhynchos) calls high in the canopy just after sunrise at La Selva.
  • A Montezuma Oropendula grabs a bite to eat just after sunrise at La Selva! Wow!
  • A Chestnut-mandibled Toucan (Ramphastos swainsonii) grabs a fruit to eat at La Selva!
  • I find the colors of the leaves, fruit and Chestnut-mandibled Toucan (Ramphastos swainsonii) to be absolutely beautiful.
  • One more example of a beautiful Chestnut-mandibled Toucan (Ramphastos swainsonii) from La Selva Wow!
  • I have what I think is a Banded-backed Wren (Campylorhynchus zonatus) on a morning Prowl at La Selva. Here's a nice view of its chest.
  • A beautiful Chestnut-colored Woodpecker (Celeus castaneus) early in the morning at La Selva. What do you think? Chesnut or Cinnamon Woodpecker?
  • Another perspective on the Chestnut-colored Woodpecker (Celeus castaneus) The ID has been difficult.
  • An absolutely beautiful Chestnut-mandibled Toucan (Ramphastos swainsonii) feeding on palm fruits. The colors are amazing!
  • A Crested Guan (Penelope purpurascens) takes a break from eating fruit at La Selva.
• One of the most spectacular estuaries in SW Costa Rica can be found along the Sierpe River. Here are a few photos of birds we encountered in the adjacent banana plantations and along the Sierpe River. Amazing! (TREC 06) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
  • In Palmar Norte, a large flock of Black-bellied Whistling Ducks (Dendrocygna autumnalis) flew over as we headed toward the Sierpe River. Here is a larger image of the Black-bellied Whistling Ducks.
  • Our excellent guides found a Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus) in a tree along the banks of the Sierpe River. Wow! Here is a larger version of the Common Potoo!. Another photo shows the Common Potoo in its classic "you can't see me" pose. Amazing!
  • In the banana plantations along the Sierpe River, we found and got great looks at Red-crowned Woodpeckers (Melanerpes pucherani) and, yes, what looked to be a Pearl Kite (Gampsonyx swainsonii) which has not ever been reported from SW Costa Rica! Wow! Here is a large image of a Red-crowned Woodpecker
  • This Gray-headed Chachalaca (Ortalis cinereiceps)provided excellent views along the banks of the Sierpe River. Here is a larger image of the Gray-headed Chachalaca.
  • And of course, no river trip would be complete without wonderful looks at Green-backed Herons (Butorides striatus) Here are a few larger images of Green-backed Herons--- IMAGE A, IMAGE B, IMAGE C.
• Ah, the OSA Peninsula along the SW Costa Rican coast! What a terrific place! (TREC 06) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
  • In a coastal walk, we came across several male Red-legged Honeycreepers (Cyanerpes lucidus). Wow! All of the Honeycreeper photos can be seen HERE. For your viewing pleasure, here is a Large cropped image of the Red-legged Honeycreeper profile and another front view of the Red-legged Honeycreeper.
• Corvovado National Park in the Osa Peninsula--San Pedrillo trail (TREC 06) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
  • In Corcovado National Park along the San Pedrillo Trail, we came across a spectacular pair of Black-throated Trogons (Trogon rufus). While the female Black-throated Trogon is beautiful, the male trogon is spectacular!. Here are some other Black-throated Torgon images-- IMAGE A, IMAGE B.
  • A juvenile Common-Black Hawk (Buteogallus anthracinus)was seen along the Pacific coast shoreline in Corcovado National Park! Here is a larger Image of the Common-Black Hawk Juvenile.
  • A very large image of the White-whiskered Puffbird found at San Pedrillo.
  • Here, we spotted a fantastic Bare-throated Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma fasciatum) juvenile lounging in its nest about 100 feet up. Wow! Here is a larger Image of the Bare-throated Tiger Heron Juvenile.
  • Here is a spectacular Pale-billed Woodpecker (Campephilus guatemalensis) as seen deep in the forest off the San Pedrillo Trail. These are very large, beautiful woodpeckers. Here's one feeding on the same rotting log deep in the forest. Gotta love em!
  • At San Pedrillo, we encountered several Black-striped Woodcreepers (Xiphorhynchus lachrymosus).
  • There were also, what appeared to be, Tawny-winged Woodcreepers (Dendrocincla anabatina) They were busy at work! Here is another perspective of a Tawny-winged Woodcreeper IMPT:These may be Plain-brown Woodcreepers, still working on it!
• Corvovado National Park in the Osa Peninsula--Sirena Field Station (TREC 06) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
  • A pair of Golden-naped Woodpeckers (Melanerpes chrysauchen) were feeding and checking out a hole near the Sirena Station. A life first for me! Here are two larger images of the Golden-naped Woodpecker-- IMAGE A and IMAGE B
  • While at Sirena, a flock of Scarlet-rumped Caciques (Cacicus uropygialis) were feeding in the canopy above us! Note the "Red Rump" which is often pretty difficuly to see! Wow! Here are some larger close-ups of the beautiful Scalet-rumped Caciques--Cacique Feeding and...... a beautiful Cacique Profile .
  • Near the Sirena River, we came across two beautiful Great Curassows (Crax rubra) Here is a larger version of the female Great Curassow!
  • A very beautiful adult Bare-throated Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma fasciatum) along the banks of the Sirena River. Here is a juvenile Bare-throated Tiger Heron.
  • A fantastic, very large close-up of a Bare-throated Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma fasciatum) Adult along the Sirena River.
• SE Costa Rica near the Panama Border along the Caribbean coast (TREC 06) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
  • I spotted a female Fasciated Antshrike (Cymbilaimus lineatus)in a mixed flock of birds at Almonds and Corals lodge. A life first for me!
  • And, wouldn't you know it, I found a Chestnut-backed Antbird (Myrmeciza exsul) deep within the understory along the Caribbean coast. Not a great picture, but, what the heck!
  • A pair of Keel-billed Toucans (Ramphastos sulfuratus)as seen from far below the canopy!
  • A beautiful Pale-billed Woodpecker (Campephilus guatemalensis) along the Caribbean coast at Gandoca. Here is another perspective of the Pale-billed Woodpecker.
  • One more time--a Pale-billed Woodpecker profile!
  • A beautiful Black-cowled Oriole (Icterus dominicensis). This is one of my favorite Black-cowled Oriole photos. And, last but not least, a large Black-cowled Oriole photo perspective.
  • A Black-cowled Oriole (Icterus dominicensis) in classic feeding position.
  • Profile of a hunting Black-cowled Oriole (Icterus dominicensis).
  • An amazingly ink-black male Scarlet-rumped Tanager (Ramphocelus passerinii). Ah,... to prove it's a Scarlet-rumped Tanager, here is his "Scarlet Rump." And, here is a beautiful female female Scarlet-rumped Tanager!
  • A beautiful Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis episcopus) A Blue-gray Tanager photo crop."
  • A beautiful Male Blue Dacnis (Dacnis cayana) in feeding position. And, yes, the Blue Dacnis got something to eat!
• Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve (TREC 06) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
  • Here is a Tawny-capped Euphonia Pair (Euphonia anneae) along the El Camino Trail Another perspective of the Tawny-capped Euphonia Pair
  • Here is the Male Tawny-capped Euphonia!
  • Yes, some more Resplendent Quetzals (Pharomachrus mocinno)! We came across a nesting pair!
    • The Male Resplendent Quetzal on lookout!
    • Another perspective of the Male Resplendent Quetzal in the beautiful afternoon light!
    • And, here is the Male Resplendent Quetzal with a side profile in the afternoon light.
    • The Male Resplendent Quetzal at the nest!
    • Another profile of the Male Resplendent Quetzal wrapped in Green Light
    • A front view of the Male Resplendent Quetzal.
  • A Silver-thoated Tanager (Tangara icterocephala). A life first for me! Here is another prespective of the Silver-thoated Tanager. And,...... a front view followed by a look at the unique Silver-throated tanager's back coloration!
  • On the two hour downhill journey to the Pan American Highway along the Pacific coast, we spotted a beautiful Turquoise-browed Motmot (Eumomota superciliosa). A photo-first for me!
• In Tortuguero along the NE Costa Rica coast, I hoped to find male and female Northern Jacanas Jacana spinosa) along with their chicks. I was not disappointed! (Earth Expeditions 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo
  • Here, a Male Northern Jacana pays careful attention to his chicks! Note the prominent yellow spines on his wings!
  • Here is another perspective of the Male Northern Jacana with his chicks!
  • The Male Northern Jacana "flexes his wings" while his chicks look on!
  • Note the classic "large feet" of the Male Northern Jacana.
  • The Jacanca chicks "strike a pose" with their dad!
  • More Northern Jacana Chick Profiles!
  • All hell breaks out as the Male Northern Jacana feels threatened by the presence of a Green Heron!
  • Would the Green Heron eat his chicks? Not if the Male Northern Jacana has anything to say about it! Here, the Male Jacana charges the Green Heron! Amazing!
  • The Male and Female Northern Jacanas team up to chase the Green Heron away!
  • The Northern Jacanas were victorious after an impressive battle!
• At Tortuguero, Costa Rica, we spotted numerous Mealy Parrots (Amazona farinosa) high in the canopy above us. NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
• Numerous Roseate Spoonbills (Ajaia ajaja) were spotted along the Tortuguero Canal banks! These guys were feeding! NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
• A Northern jacana and Roseate Spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja) HIGHSTEPPING in the mud. My first photo of the underside of a Spoonbill bill!
• A life first for me! A Great Pooto (Nyctibius grandis)! The Great Pooto was very difficult to see high in the canopy! Here is a close-up of the Great Pooto. Located on Tortuguero (Earth Expeditions 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo
• Another life first for me! A Male Purple-throated Fruitcrow (Querula purpurata) Tortuguero. (Earth Expeditions 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo
• In Tortuguero, we also encountered many Groove-billed Anis (Crotophaga sulcirostris) along the canal. (Earth Expeditions 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo
• There were also numerous Keel-billed Toucans (Ramphastos sulfuratus) along the Tortuguero Canals. (Earth Expeditions 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo
• Along the Tortuguero Canals, we also saw Adult Common Black Hawks (Buteogallus anthracinus) and Juvenile Common Black Hawks! (Earth Expeditions 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo
• I have always been amazed by the complex calls and social behavior of Manakins (Manacus candei). In Tortuguero, we spotted numerous White-collared Manakin Males doing their thing! I love these birds! (Earth Expeditions 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo
• At La Selva Tropical Field Station, we encountered many beautiful birds. (Earth Expeditions 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo
  • A beautiful Semiplumbeous Hawk (Leucopternis semiplumbea) Profile. Note the short tail!
  • Collared Aracaris (Pteroglossus torquatus) were abundant in the early morning at La Selva. Here, one is caught just after it takes off!
  • A pair of Collared Aracaris (Pteroglossus torquatus) living the good life in La Selva. Here's a slightly different perspective.
  • A Squirrel Cuckoo (Piaya cayana) on the prowl for insects. It wasn't long after this photo was taken that the Squirrel Cuckoo's hunt was successful.
  • Another life first! A Chestnut-headed Oropendula (Psarocolius wagleri) hunts for insects in the same tree as the Squirrel Cuckoo.
  • A beautiful Male Crested Guan ((Penelope purpurascens)) looks me right in the eye!
• In Monteverde, the "must see" bird is the Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno). We were not disappointed! Our guide Bobby located a nesting pair adjacent to the trail. We got excellent views of the female Resplendent Quetzal and Male Resplendent Quetzal. Here, the male Resplendent Quetzal has an avocado in its mouth! I can't resist another "Avocado Perspective" of the male Resplendent Quetzal! (TREC 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
  • Note, the male Resplendent Quetzal seems to know I'm having the time of my life!
  • The Female Resplendent Quetzal returned to the nest with a small lizard! I like a varied diet!
  • A full frontal view of the female Resplendent Quetzal with accompanying lizard
  • Check out the "whiskers" around the females bill!
  • I can't seem to get enough of the lizard and female Resplendent Quetzal! But, I think this is the best lizard and Resplendent Quetzal picture yet! Oops...maybe it's this one.
  • Well, I just can't decide on which lizard and Resplendent Quetzal photo I like best!
  • A surrealistic view of the female Resplendent Quetzal with an avocado! This Resplendent Quetzal photo is pretty cool too!
  • The male Resplendent Quetzal caught himself a catepillar!
• In Monteverde, we came across a few Prong-billed Barbets (Semnornis frantzii) near the El Camino trail. WOW!
  • Another Prong-billed Barbet (Semnornis frantzii) near the El Camino trail in Monteverde. Very Nice!
  • A sideview of a Prong-billed Barbet (Semnornis frantzii) near the El Camino trail in Monteverde. Beautiful!
  • A Prong-billed Barbet (Semnornis frantzii) contemplating a delightful snack! In fact, it looks good enough to EAT!
• On the road to Hitoy Cerere Reserve in extreme SE Cosat Rica near the Panama border, we spotted several Black-cheeked Woodpeckers (Melanerpes pucherani)--this ia a male. The male woodpecker tolerated one more photo before it flew away. There was a nest nearby with a chick in a telephone pole along the road. (TREC 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
• Near Gandoca in extreme SW Costa Rica, we spotted several Northern Jacanas (Jacana spinosa) in the fields adjacent to the road in a variety of poses. besides having an unusual family life with male/female role reversals, Jacanas are beautiful birds! (TREC 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
• Near Arenal Volcano, we found a beautiful Laughing Falcon (Herpetotheres cachinnans) perched in a Cecropia tree overlooking a lake. The Laughing Falcon let me snap away, but, the Falcon was too far away to get an excellent photo (TREC 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
• After leaving Arenal Volcano, on our way (by bus) to Monteverde just before we reached Tileran, we spotted several Magpie Jays (Calocitta formosa). These are absolutely fantastic birds! Here is a sideview of a beautiful Magpie Jay. And, finally, check out the beautiful crest of this Magpie Jay! And, I think this Magpie Jay pose is even better! (TREC 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
• Just outside of Tilearn along the shores of Lake Arenal near Tileran, we also spotted a beautiful Brown Jay (Psilorhinus morio). Brown Jays are the closest phylogenetic relative of the Magpie Jays. (TREC 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
• Right after spotting the Brown Jay, we were treated to some great views of some Squirrel Cuckoos (Piaya cayana). What a beautiful bird! Here are some more Squirrel Cuckoo photos as we got closer to Monteverde! I love the long and graceful tail feathers! Here is another view as the Cuckoo looked away from me. WOW! (TREC 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
• At La Selva Tropical Field Station, we spotted three King Vultures (Sarcoramphus papa)--an adult male, female and juvenile. I went crazy snapping photos! So,..... a King Vulture sideview. Here is another sideview perspective including some King Vulture eye glint! (TREC 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
  • It just gets better and better! King Vulture Soaring! It all happened so fast.
  • This male King Vulture was looking down at us! Here is another excellent perspective!
  • A juvenile King Vulture on the lower left, an adult on the upper right!
• I really get a kick out of watching MONTEZUMA OROPENDULA males (Psarocolius montezuma) calling from the community nest areas near La Selva. Here is an outstanding photo of a Montezuma Oropendula male. WOW! (TREC 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
  • Oropendulas are extremely alrge and alert birds
  • Oropendula doing some nest patrol!
  • Oropendulas do spectacular acrobatics when they call from a perch! Here, I captured an Oropendula after it had done a 180 degree turn at the end of a wonderful call!
  • Here's the same Oropendula hanging upside down at the end of its call!
• Near La Selva, we encountered a group of Gray-necked Wood-rails (Aramides cajanea) at sunrise as they were feeding. These were a life-first bird for me! Here is a photo of a juvenile and adult Gray-necked Wood-rail . Here, I catch an adult Gray-necked Wood-rail looking quizically at me. And finally, an adult Wood-rail in the act of feeding! (TREC 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
• While these photos are not the best, the Green Ibis (Mesembrinibis cayennensis) is a life first for me! Here is another prespective of a Green Ibis! Near La Selva. (TREC 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
• A female Scarlet-rumped Tanager (Ramphocelus passerinii) -now called the Passerini's Tanager- near La Selva. (TREC 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
• A Variable Seedeater (Sporophila aurita) near La Selva, Costa Rica. (TREC 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
• A spectacular Green Heron (Butorides virescens) on the Sierpe River in SW Costa Rica. This Green Heron was hiding in the grass along the shoreline of the Sierpe River. These are some fantastic Green Heron photographs! WOW! (TREC 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
• A wonderful Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona) in the trees along the bank of the beautiful Sierpe River. Check out the size of its enormous Kingfisher bill! (TREC 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
• A fantastic juvenile Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea) along the banks of the Sierpe River in SW Costa Rica. Note the mottled color of its feathers. The white color will eventually disappear as the Litlle Blue Heron matures into adult hood. (TREC 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
• A Bare-throated Tiger-heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum)on its nest high in the trees along the Sierpe River in SW Costa Rica. (TREC 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
• A Yellow-headed Caracara (Milvago chimachima), Family Falconidae, sideview along the banks of the beautiful Sierpe River in SW Costa Rica. Here is another Yellow-headed Caracara perspective (TREC 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
• Some wonderful, but small, aerial photos of the Black-shouldered Kite (Elanus Caeruleus) spotted on the long bus ride to the Pacifc Coast just south of San Isidro on Hwy 1. Here are some other photos of the Black-shouldered Kite! Here, I have a photo of the Black-shoulderd Kite hovering! I can't resist showing you another "Black-shouldered Kite hovering shot." And, here, the bird is "getting ready to hover." A life-first for me! (TREC 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
• A flock of Scarlet Macaws (Ara macao) landed in and near an Almond tree at Drake Bay along the SW coast of Costa Rica near Corcovado National Park. Wow! (TREC 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
  • Scarlet Macaw if-flight
  • Almond fruit in the jaw of a Scarlet Macaw And, AGAIN
  • Almond fruit almost consumed by a Scarlet Macaw
  • A spectaular Scarlet Macaw Shot
  • The Scarlet Macaw couldn't seem to get enough!
• On the road adjacent to Lake Arenal, we spotted numerous Gray-headed Chachalacas (Ortalis cinereiceps) in Cecropia trees. I took many photos of theselarge and beautiful birds! This individual Gray-headed Chachalacas eventually looked at me face-on. Wow! And, finally, here is a nice view of a Gray-headed Chachalacas looking away from me. (TREC 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
• At La Sirena in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica, we spotted a flock of Mealy Parrots (Amazona farinosa) high in the canopy above us. (TREC 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
• Please confirm ID! A female Black-throated Trogon (Trogon rufus) looks away from me near the Sirena River in Corcovado National Park. Then this Black-throated Trogon female looked over her shoulder toward me! Another sideview perspective of a Black-throated Trogon. Here is a male Black-throated Trogon Another perspective of the male Black-throated Trogon And, a longer distance perspective of the Black-throated Trogon Male. (TREC 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
• At Sirena, Corcovado National Park, another life-first for me, a Rufous-tailed Jacomar (Galbula ruficauda). I only got to look at this Male Rufous-tailed Jacomar for a short time before he flew away! Wow! (TREC 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
• A fantastic photo of a beautiful Female Pale-billed Woodpecker (Campephilus guatemalensis). Here she is again- note the black crest of the female Pale-billed Woodpecker. Here is a photo that gives you a perspective of her back and head regions.
• We surprised a Great Tinamou (Tinamus major) near the Sirena River in Corcovado National Park. (TREC 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
• A beautiful Crested Guan (Penelope purpurascens). What a fantastic bird! This time, the Crested Guan is looking right at me! (TREC 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
• One of my favorite birds is the White-wiskered Puffbird (Malacoptila lanceolata), La Sirena, Corcovado National Park. (TREC 05) NOTE: Just "Click" on the IMAGE to view the largest photo!
• Deeper in the woods at La Sirena, we found another Crested Guan. Wow! What a beauty! I was able to take many photos while the Crested Guan posed for me in a tree!
• For the first time in my life, I spotted TWO King Vultures (Sarcoramphus papa). One was spotted on the SE Caribbean coast near Manzanillo while the other was spotted in Corcovado National Park at the Sirena Field Station. WOW! Here is another fantastic King Vulture perspective! (TREC 04)
• We also found a beautiful Crested Guan (Penelope purpurascens) in the Pacific Lowland forests of Corcovado National Park near Sirena Field Station. (TREC 04)
• We encountered a beautiful Black Guan (Chamaepetes unicolor) in a treefall gap in Monteverde Preserve. Wow! (TREC 04)
• Another persepctive of the "Blue Face" of thebeautiful Black Guan (Chamaepetes unicolor)
• Here is a Black Hooded Antshrike Male (Thamnophilus anabatinus) with a cricket in its mouth. Drake Bay Wilderness Camp near Corcovado National Park. Here is another perspective of the Male Antshrike. (TREC 04)
• I was blown away by this spectacular Riverside Wren   (Thryothorus semibadius) in the lowland Pacifc forests near the Sirena field station in Corcovado Nationla Park! Wow! Here is another special image of the Riverside Wren   (Thryothorus semibadius)! (TREC 04)
• I got a brief glimpse (and photo) of a Blue Crowned Manakin Female (Pipra coronata) in Corcovado National Park near Sirena Field Station. A first for me! (TREC 04)
• Being from Louisiana, I have a special affinity for Brown Pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis)! These individuals were spotted near the San Pedrillo Field Station in Corcovado National Park. (TREC 04)
• I really like Puff Birds --they have such huge heads relative to their body size. These White-whiskered Puffbirds (Malacoptila panamensis) were found in Corcovado National Park at the Sirena Field Station. Here is another Puffbird perspective! (TREC 04)
• I had a blast following a pair of Pale-billed Woodpeckers (Campephilus guatemalensis) while they skipped from tree to tree in Corcovado National Park. Take a look at some other Pale-billed Woodpecker photos (a Dorsal View, a feeding Pair, and a spectacular Pale-billed Woodpecker profile) (TREC 04)
• We had the privilege of helping Dr. Kathy Wynette-Murray with mist netting in Monteverde Preserve. It was an amazing experience. Some of the birds were a first for me. These include the Chestnut-capped Brush Finch (Atlapetes atricapillus) and the Streaked-breasted Tree Hunter (Thripadectes rufobrunneus). I really admired this bird as it was really spunky. Here, I release the Streaked-breasted Tree Hunter after taking our measurements! (TREC 04)
• In Tortuguero, we spotted several Collared Aracari (Pteroglossus torquatus). They can be spectacularly beautiful!
• Every now and then, one gets lucky. Here, I caught a Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus) in flight, Tortuguero region in NE Costa Rica.
• A Male Ringed Kingfisher (Ceryle torquata) perches on one of the many canals in the Tortuguero region of NE Costa Rica. What a beautiful bird!
• It's not everyday that one gets to see Roseate Spoonbills (Ajaia ajaja)! In fact, they are so beautiful that I thought I'd give you another look at these Roseate Spoonbills (Tortuguero region in NE Costa Rica).
• Bat Impaled on Thorns! (How did this happen?)
• We came across what looks to be a Great Tinamou (Tinamus major) nest with two torquoise-blue eggs at the base of a large tree near the San Pedrillo staion in Corcovado National Park. (TREC 04)
• I think that the Bare-throated Tiger Heron (Tigrosoma fasciatum) is a spectacular bird! Here the Tiger Heron is wading in the San Pedrillo river in Corcovado National Park. In the next photo, the Tiger Heron seems startled by birds flying above us. I'll close with a spectacular side view of this wonderful Bare-throated Tiger Heron. WOW! (TREC 04)
• A Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) and King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) soar above us near the Sirena Field Station in Corcovado National Park. Here, a Black Vulture is stretching its wings as it gets ready for the days activities.(TREC 04)
• Trogons (Family Trogonidae) are one of my favorite bird families. We came across several Black-throated Trogons (Trogon rufus) near the San Pedrillo Station in Corcovado National Park. This Black-throated Trogon male (Trogon rufus) allowed me to take several photos (TREC 04)
• Imagine that! An Olive-crowned Yellowthroat (Geothlypis semiflava), Gandoca, Costa Rica. (TREC 04)
• We enecountered a fantastic Riverside Wren (Thryothorus semibadius) in Corcovado National Park near the Sirena Field Station! (TREC 04)
• We came across a large community of Tent Making Bats (Uroderma bilobatum) near the San Pedrillo Station in Corcovado National Park. Here is a close-up of Uroderma bilobatum, a species common throughout Latin America. This tent making bat species makes a roost by chewing along the rib of a large leaf--the sides then fold down to conceal the animal. (TREC 04)
• I am not certain of this Hummingbird Species! I have tentatively identified it as a Crowned Woodnymph (Thalurania colombica), Corcovado National Park near Sirena Field Station. (TREC 04)
• I absolutely love Boat-billed Herons (Cochlearius cochlearius). Check out the huge bill! Several individuals were found in trees along the banks of the San Pedrillo River in Corcovado National Park. (TREC 04)
• Near the San Pedrillo Field Station in Corcovado, we came across a beautiful male Red-capped Manakin (Pipra mentalis). (TREC 04)
• Along the flanks of Arenal Volcano, we encountered several pair of Red-legged Honeycreepers (Cyanerpes cyaneus). The females are green while the males are an amazing blue! These are spectacularly beautiful birds! This male Red-legged Honeycreeper presented a wonderful side view. WOW! (TREC 04)
• I got some pretty good views of the Chestnut-mandibled Toucan (Ramphastos swainsonii) near the flanks of Arenal Volcano. Here is a slightly different perspective of the beautiful Chestnut-mandibled Toucan. (TREC 04)
• A White Hawk (Leucopternis albicollis) was spotted in the trees along the shoreline of Lake Arenal. (TREC 04)
• A pair of Crested Guans (Penelope purpurascens) exchange food items in a Cecropia tree along the banks of Lake Arenal. Here is a side view of one of the Crested Guans. (TREC 04)
• The Hummingbird Gallery in Monteverde is a popular place for hummers! Here, a Male Violet Sabrewing (Camlylopterus hemileucurus) hovers near a feeder! I was able to catch this Violet Sabrewing in a classic hovering pose! (TREC 04)
• Check out these Green Crowned Brilliants (Heliothryx barroti) perched at the Hummingbird Gallery. Here is a front view of a female Green Crowned Brilliant Hummingbird. And, last but not least, a handsome male Green Crowned Brilliant. (TREC 04)
• We saw several Northern Jacanas (Jacana spinosa) in the wetlands just inland from Gandoca. Note the extremely large, and interesting, feet! (TREC 04)
• A Rufous-tailed Hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) stands before me near Le Selva! WOW! (TREC 04)
• A Blue-crowned Motmot (Momotus momota) "strikes a pose" in the higher elevations above the Central Valley. (TREC 04)
• Here is a beautiful Clay-colored Robin (Turdus nigrescens) in the higher elevations above the San Jose Central Valley. (TREC 04)
• ABlue-gray Tanager (Thraupis episcopus) was spotted on the way to the Le Selva area. (TREC 04)
• A Long-tailed Tyrant (Colonia colonus) sits on barb wire on a farm on the Caribbean Slopes. A difficult shot shooting into the sun. (TREC 04)
• A Montezuma Oropendula male (Psarocolius montezuma) calls from his perch along the Caribbean slopes near Le Selva. These birds really put themselves into their territorial call! The male "swings down" almost 180 degrees as it makes the Oropendula classic call! The calling male is frequenly near the unique, colonial sac-like nests(TREC 04)
• A Purple-crowned Fairy Hummingbird (Heliothryx barroti) is "captured" while visiting a flower near Le Selva. Wow! (TREC 04)
• A male Olive-backed Euphonia (Euphonia gouldi) surveys its kingdom at Almonds and Corals along the Caribean coast. (TREC 04)
• A Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani) browses a "flower deli" at the Bri Bri iguana farm. Here is another view of the Black-cheeked Woodpecker. (TREC 04)
• A Boat-billed Flycatcher (Megarhynchus pitangua) sits on a branch near Le Selva. (TREC 04)
• This bird was spotted in Gandoca along the Caribbean coast. I'm pretty certain that it's a Yellowthroat (Geothylpsis sp.) warbler. I'd like to see more of the bird though. Any ideas? (TREC 04)
• A spectacular male Scarlet-rumped Tanager (Ramphocelus passerinii) near the Sierpe River System in SW Costa Rica. (TREC 04)
• White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) were common along the upper reaches of the Sierpe River. Here is another Adult White Ibis follwed by a Juvenile White Ibis. (TREC 04)
• We even spotted a neautiful Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) along the banks of the Sierpe River! (TREC 04)
• Bat Asleep in a Leaf Shelter (Corcovado Nat'l Park)
• Bats "Hanging Out"(Corcovado: A typical roosting area for long-nosed bats (Rhynchonycteris naso)at San Pedrillo Station in Corcovado National Park) Hear is another Close-up Perspective of the bats.
• Some more close-ups (high-quality) of the long-nosed bats perched in the same tree this year. A striking contrast against the blue sky and finally, more head-on views of the community perch(TREC 01)
• Three Tent bats roost beneath an impressive leaf shelter in Monteverde Preserve. This low elevation bat species had never been seen in Monteverde before--hmm, climate change perhaps? Tenatively identified as the White-Lined Fruit Bat (Platyrrhinus sp.) (TREC 03)
• In Monteverde Preserve,a male Golden-browned Chlorphonia (Chlorophonia callophrys) feeds his chicks along the canopy walk! Beautiful!
• A beautiful Black-faced Solitaire (Myadestes melanops) along the El Camino trail in Monteverde Preserve. A pair was guarding their nest! Here is another fabulous view of the Black-faced Solitaire! And, one more wonderful Black-faced Solitaire view of this beautiful bird! Wow!
• A Yellow-headed Caracara Milvago chimachima perches on an Oil Palm near Sierpe in the abandoned banana plantation zone. (TREC 03)
• This impressive Common Black Hawk (Buteogallus anthracinus)lived on Cano Island in SW Costa Rica. This hawk has been known to literally steal sandwiches out of unsuspecting students hands!(TREC 98)
• In the Caribbean forests at Manzanillio, we found a beautiful Semiplumbeous Hawk (Leucopternis semiplumbea). It was a beauty!
• In the same area we found the Semiplumbeous Hawk at almonds and Corals, a Cinnamon Woodpecker (Celeus loricatus) was making its nest. Here are a few more angles--looking into the nest, and being aware of our presence. Wow!
• An Orange-billed Sparrow (Arremon aurantiirostris) works over the forest floor along the Caribbean coast. A real beauty!
• A Slate-throated Redstart (Myioborus miniatus) waits to enter her nest with an insect for its three patient chicks! Finally, one chick gets a mouthfull! (TREC 03)
• This Emerald Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus prasinus) had a nest just to the left of this perch in the Manzanillo Refuge along the Caribbean coast. (TREC 98)
• Along the El Camino trail in Monteverde, we encountered a Gray-throated Leaftosser (Sclerurus albigularis) in a "hole" in the side of an elevated bank along the trail. (TREC 03)
• This Emerald Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus prasinus) was near the entrance to Monteverde Preserve. Here is another view! A nest was nearby. (TREC 03)
• Check out this beautiful Keel Billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus) near Cahuita National Park along the Caribbean coast. Here is another angle! WOW! (TREC 03)
• A Three-Wattled Bell Bird Male (Procnias tricarunculata) makes his presence known on a perch in Monteverde Preserve! BONK!!! Wow! (TREC 03)
• The Black Guan (Chamaepetes unicolor)was very abundant this year at Monteverde. Here, I caught a glimpse of a nesting female's head. (TREC 01)
• At Sirena, in the heart of Corcovado National Park, we came across a Fiery-Billed Aracari (Pteroglossus frantzii) in a cecropia tree. (TREC 01)
• A Pale-billed Woodpecker (Campephilus guatemalensis) banged away on a tree in Corcovado. A large and beautiful bird! Here is another perspective (TREC 01)
• An Orange-bellied trogon (Trogon aurantiiventris) "fluffs his chest" early one morning in Monteverde. Here is a wonderful orange-bellied trogon on a branch. Fantastic!(TREC 03)
• In Corcovado, we came across a Nesting Pair of Beautiful Orange-bellied Trogons (Trogon aurantiiventris).The male is on the left, the female on the right. A Closer View! Here, only the male is visible. (TREC 98)
• At Sirena, we came across this beautiful male Black-throated trogon (Trogon rufus). Here is another closeup perpsective Here is another beautiful Black-headed trogon in 2002! (TREC 01 and TREC 02)
• Help! Here is another Black-throated Trogon (Trogon rufus)? Found in Corcovado National Park near Sirena!
• I need a little "Help from my Friends." Could this be a Black-throated Trogon (Trogon rufus)? Found in Corcovado National Park near Sirena!
• I need a little "Help from my Friends." Could this be a White-whiskered Puffbird (Malacoptila panamensis)? The bill seems straighter to me than found in my Birds of Costa Rica field guide, Plate 28. Found in Corcovado National Park near Sirena!
• A Amazon Kingfisher ( Chloroceryle amazona) along the banks of the Sierpe River along the SW Costa Rica coast (TREC 03)
• A White Ibis Eudocimus albus along the banks of the Sierpe River along the SW Costa Rica coast (TREC 03)
• Another beautiful Trogon (Trogon masenna) with a red chest, this time at Almonds & Corals, SE Costa Rica! (TREC 01)
• Black Vultures (Coragyps atratus)hanging out at one of the Corcovado Nat'l Park trail entrances.
• A long distant photo of a Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao)(Drake Bay, TREC 98)
• A pair of Scarlet Macaws (Ara macao) roost at the Sirena Ranger Station in the heart of Corcovado National park. Here is another perpsective And, if you look closely, this "blow-up" gets us even closer still! (TREC 01)
• This Collared Redstart (Myioborus torquatus)was spotted along the Continental Divide in the Monteverde Preserve. Another Angle! (TREC'97)
• A Juvenile Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus)
• A Juvenile Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus) close-up!
• An Adult Hummingbird getting ready to fly--the Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula). Another Hummer at Rest. Costa Rica can have as many as 800 species of resident and migratory birds present during certain times of the year.
• Hummingbird Eggs Each the Size of a Dime (Corcovado Nat'l Park)
  • A Baby Hummer(Nest found along stream, Corcovado Nat'l Park)
• Oropendola (Psarocolius sp.)Are pretty common on the Caribbean Side. Their Nests "Hang like Testicles" on Branches. (TREC 97)
  • Another nesting site! (TREC 98)
• Oropendola (Psarocolius sp.)Are pretty common near Arenal as well. Here is a close-up of a few nests. (TREC 00)
• A Large Spectacled Owl Chick (Pulsatrix perspicillata) Just out of Reach but close enough for pictures! (Guanacaste Province, NW Costa Rica, TREC 95)
• An offshore island houses magnificent frigates, pelicans and boobies near Corcovado National Park. (TREC 00)
• Brown Pelicans cruise the coastline in Corcovado National Park. Awesome! (TREC03)

Birds of the Bahamas, Curacao (Dutch Antilles), Everglades, Florida Keys and Louisiana Photo Album

SOUTHERN FLORIDA

SAN SALVADOR, BAHAMAS

JEAN LAFITTE NATIONAL PARK

COSTA RICA CRITTERS

CURACAO DUTCH ANTILLES

Birds from San Salvador, Bahamas