Resplendent Quetzal (4)Pharomachrus mocinno (Near-threatened) hermanlawetz Costa Rica Date taken: Dec 28 2008 Details: male Onthe grounds of the hotel El Establo in Monteverde there was a particular tree on top of a long hill where the Quetzal could be seen. This was in the rain forest and under the canopy gloom, focusing was difficult for the camera. Note that in direct sun the bird at times appeared to be blue rather than green. Doesn't look real ! Date uploaded: Dec 12 2009 Write comments
Rufous-naped Wren (3)Campylorhynchus rufinucha hermanlawetz Costa Rica Date taken: Jan 2 2009 Details: adult There were a few of these wrens at the Punta Leona complex. Often near the food courts. Fr.: Troglodyte à nuque rousse Date uploaded: Dec 12 2009 Write comments
Lineated Woodpecker (7)Dryocopus lineatus hermanlawetz Costa Rica Date taken: Jan 4 2009 Details: female Another shot of this woodpecker, from Punta Leona. Love her hairdo. Fr.: Pic ouentou Date uploaded: Dec 12 2009 Write comments
Lineated Woodpecker (7)Dryocopus lineatus hermanlawetz Costa Rica Date taken: Jan 4 2009 Details: female During a walk in the undeveloped area of Punta Leona, I spotted this woodpecker. I shot from quite far at 400mm, just to get something. As I tried to approach for better shots, she flew off. Fr.: Pic ouentou Date uploaded: Dec 12 2009 Write comments
Scarlet Macaw (8)Ara macao hermanlawetz Costa Rica Date taken: Jan 1 2009 Details: adult On our first afternoon at Punta Leona, the Macaw's showed up on the nut trees, right on the beach. Lots of people around. It was after 6pm with low light. In later days we could never get this close. Date uploaded: Dec 12 2009 Write comments
Northern Flicker (46)Colaptes auratus hermanlawetz Canada (Québec) Date taken: Jul 3 2008 Details: female She was on a mound just behind our cottage in North Hatley, looking for insects or worms. My wife spotted her out the back window. Taken with the canon XTi & 100-400L. Date uploaded: Dec 12 2009 Write comments
Bare-throated Tiger Heron (2)Tigrisoma mexicanum hermanlawetz Costa Rica Date taken: Jan 3 2009 Details: adult A boat ride up & down the Tarcoles river in Parque Nacional Carara, provided this view. We went to its outlet and back to the shallowest navigable part. This one was in the reeds on the shore. Date uploaded: Dec 12 2009 Write comments
Blue Jay (51)Cyanocitta cristata hermanlawetz Canada (Québec) Date taken: Jul 10 2008 Details: adult Same inn in North Hatley, this time near the feeders in their backyard. Date uploaded: Dec 12 2009 Write comments
Blue Jay (51)Cyanocitta cristata hermanlawetz Canada (Québec) Date taken: Jul 7 2008 In North Hatley, we stayed at an inn that had birdfeeders on their property. This jay was sort of approachable, and the closest I ever got to one with a camera. Date uploaded: Dec 12 2009 Write comments
Squirrel Cuckoo (16)Piaya cayana hermanlawetz Costa Rica Date taken: Jan 6 2009 A 2nd shot from Punta Leona of this Cuckoo. It is his tail underside that is so catchy to the eye, as he flashes into and out of view. Date uploaded: Dec 10 2009 Write comments
