The rainforest at Selve Verde Lodge is a private reserve near Sarapiqui. As you would expect of a rainforest, it is wet and humid and rains at least a little on most days. The lodge is surrounded by the forest on three sides and also overlooks the Sarapiqui River. It has many trails to walk but some of the best birding is done sitting at the lodge overlooking the many feeders. These attract all kinds of fruit eaters and we also saw a few non-fruit eaters wander through. Here are some of the beautiful birds we saw:
This Green Honeycreeper was an amazing shade of turquoise. With his full black mask and yellow bill, he was really handsome.
At first I did not realize that the bird below was Mrs. Green Honeycreeper. Without the black face mask, and being a completely different color, she seemed like an entirely different species. Eventually it all came clear when I consulted the field guide.
Tanagers in blue, red and green. What more could a girl want. This one is a Summer Tanager.
Montezuma’s Oropendola were also common. Another amazing looking bird with bright orange bill, blue face, gorgeous chestnut body and bright yellow tail.
The Collared Aricari looked a bit fierce with that serrated bill. Fortunately he was only after the bananas.
All photos copyright Jonathan Moeller.
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The best thing about birding in Central America…NO SNOW!
Great photos…though I am now depressed in Cleveland…
Hi Dave, are you in Cleveland? I live near there, about an hour south in Wayne County. Oh my word, it is so cold! Yeah, Costa Rica was great! We timed it during the first polar vortex. I didn’t think there would be a second one, but I guess I was wrong.
Superb birds, I have only ever seen the summer Tanager. Love the female Green Honeycreeper
Beautiful shots of beautiful birds.
What beautiful and unusual (to me) birds!
Oh my gosh….not only the colors a girl dreams of, but just look at the wonderful variety of beautiful birds!!! You’re so very lucky. And I’m glad you shared these with us.
wow!! lovely colorful birds.. Thanks for sharing those lovely snaps 🙂
Amazing variety of birds in Central America! What a wonderful opportunity to see even a few of them!
Very nice photographs!
Gorgeous colourful birds.
Amazingly beautiful birds!