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Dia Cuatro -- The Robin was Right

March 03, 2013 by Shari in Birds, Buds, Bugs, Great places, Things to do

Raúl, our naturalist guide from the previous day, pointed out a particularly melodic trill from the Clay-colored Robin. Based on the song, one would understandably expect to see a stunner of a bird especially since it is the national bird of Costa Rica, yet the species is quite true to its common name with dull, brownish coloring, but at least sporting a regal shape.

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March 03, 2013 /Shari
Cerro de la Muerte, Costa Rica, Savegre Hotel, Talamanca Mountains
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Dia Tres - ¿Qué hora es?

February 18, 2013 by Shari in Birds, Great places, Things to do

I know the early bird gets the first worm, but I don't like worms and I'm far more of a cocktail hour birder, enjoying nature as it settles in for the night after which I can settle in for dinner.

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February 18, 2013 /Shari
Cerro de la Muerte, Costa Rica, Savegre Lodge, Talamanca Mountains
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Dia Dos - I Eat a Moth

February 18, 2013 by Shari in Birds, Buds, Bugs, Great places, Other critters, Things to do, Writing

I had no idea what the problem was until lovely husband inquired "Did you just swallow that moth I brushed out of my way?"

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February 18, 2013 /Shari
bird watching, Birds, Bugs, Cerro de la Muerte, Costa Rica, Emerald Toucanet, Sevegre Lodge, Talamanca Mountains, Variegated Squirrel
Birds, Buds, Bugs, Great places, Other critters, Things to do, Writing
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