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Great Curassow – Arenal, CR
ByMichael Klotz July 11, 2026July 11, 2026

The Great Curassow was one of our target birds while in Costa Rica. We found them at the Arenal Observatory Lodge. Seeing this impressive male stride into the clearing made the wait worthwhile. Despite its turkey-like size, Great Curassows can slip through the rainforest surprisingly quiet. This one seemed perfectly comfortable collecting fruit near the…

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Rufous-tailed Hummingbird – Volcan Arenal, CR
ByMichael Klotz July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

The Rufous-tailed Hummingbird is one of the most familiar birds around the Arenal Observatory Lodge. This individual perched just outside the restaurant long enough for us to admire its emerald-green and chestnut coloring. Despite being common, they are never dull, darting between flowers before pausing on an exposed perch to watch for rivals. Males are…

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Bananaquit – Arenal, CR
ByMichael Klotz July 5, 2026July 5, 2026

A Bananaquit near Arenal, takes a second to look our way during a feeding in the purple porterweed flowers. This photo was taken at Arenal Observatory Lodge, one of Costa Rica’s most reliable locations for close views of this energetic species. Although often mistaken for a honeycreeper, the Bananaquit belongs to its own family. It…

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Great Kiskadee – Arenal Observatory Lodge, CR
ByMichael Klotz July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

A Great Kiskadee perched in the open at Arenal Observatory Lodge, where forest edges and clearings provide perfect hunting grounds for this widespread flycatcher. The bold black-and-white head pattern, bright yellow belly, and rich chestnut wings make it one of Costa Rica’s easiest birds to identify. The Great Kiskadees is an opportunistic hunters, catching insects…

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Red-legged Honeycreeper – La Fortuna, CR
ByMichael Klotz June 27, 2026June 27, 2026

The Red-legged Honeycreeper is the greatest shades of blue found in La Fortuna, Costa Rica. We ran into this male on the grounds of Las Orquídeas Hotel. There were shrubs, mature trees, and forest edges created excellent habitat for birds. The surrounding area proved just as rewarding, with a steady mix of tanagers, toucans, woodcreepers,…

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Tropical Kingbird – Zulu Surf Hotel, CR
ByMichael Klotz June 27, 2026June 27, 2026

The Tropical Kingbird is one of Tamarindo’s most familiar flycatchers, and we watched this individual was calling from an exposed perch outside the Zulu Surf Hotel. Loud, rolling calls help pairs stay in contact while defending their breeding territory, and this bird appeared determined to get its mate’s attention. Look for the gray head, olive-green…

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Rufous-backed Wren – Tamarindo, CR
ByMichael Klotz June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

We watched a pair of Rufous-backed Wrens beside the Zulu Surf Hotel in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Each morning, they perched in the sun before disappearing into the nearby gardens. Their nest was tucked inside a palm in the food court, proving these adaptable wrens thrive alongside people. Their rufous back, bold white eyebrow, and trilly…

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Birdwatching in Salmon Arm, BC
ByMichael Klotz June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

Birdwatching in Salmon Arm is one of British Columbia’s premier birdwatching destinations. The City of Salmon Arm makes a wonderful home base while exploring. Wetlands, forests, farmland, and lakeshore habitats combine to produce exceptional year-round diversity. We spent much of our time around Salmon Arm Bay, where the shallow estuary of the Salmon River creates…

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Rufous Motmot
ByMichael Klotz June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

The Rufous Motmot ranges from southern Mexico through Central America and into northwestern South America. We found this beautiful bird at Kapari Lodge, where it sat motionless along a forest edge. Motmots scan the surroundings and then dart out to capture prey. Its wide range and distinctive racket-tipped tail make it one of the most…

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Tropical Kingbird – Tamarindo, CR
ByMichael Klotz June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

This Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) was seen from the upper patio of the Zulu Surf Hotel in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. The bird would make short flights using the exposed perches to hunt insects. This species can be identified by its bright yellow belly, gray head, heavier bill, and deeply notched tail. This tail helps separate…

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