Standing amidst an army ant swarm in the Sarapiquí region of caribian Costa Rica is both exhilarating and humbling. The air crackles with tension as predators and prey play out an ancient drama. The thrill is heightened by the cacophony of bird calls and the sharp rustling of ant legs over leaves. Witnessing the symbiosis… Continue reading The Thrill of Being in an Army Ant Swarm: Antbirds in Costa Rica’s Lowland Forests
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Der Diademmotmot in San José/ Costa Rica
Frühmorgens im Hotel Bougainvillea in San José, Costa Rica. Viele Vögel sind in der Morgen- und Abenddämmerung am aktivsten. Das will ich mal nutzen. Ich folge blühenden Sträuchern und fruchttragenden Bäumen, ruhigen Wegen, die von tropischen Pflanzen gesäumt sind, und natürlichen Lichtungen, auf denen es viele Insekten gibt. Es ist ein gepflegter Bereich hier im… Continue reading Der Diademmotmot in San José/ Costa Rica
Observing Shorebirds in Tortuguero National Park/ Costa Rica
A stroll around the Mawamba Lodge in Tortuguero NP. A pop of pink in the mangroves. Easily recognizable by its bright pink plumage and distinctive spoon-shaped bill, the Roseate Spoonbill (Platalea ajaja) is one of the most striking birds in Tortuguero. These birds typically inhabit shallow, saline waters where they use their wide bills to… Continue reading Observing Shorebirds in Tortuguero National Park/ Costa Rica