Complete guide to photographing the Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) in Costa Rica. Best Pacific coast locations, seasons, flight photography tips, and birding tours.
Learn where to find and photograph the American Pygmy Kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea) in Costa Rica. Complete guide to habitat, behavior, best locations, and photography tips.
Best Binoculars for Costa Rica Birding Costa Rica birding binoculars guide. View gallery Choosing the right binoculars is crucial for birding in Costa Rica’s diverse habitats. See also our Tortuguero National Park – Birding Guide guide. See also our Palo Verde National Park – Birding Guide guide. See also our San Gerardo de Dota –…
3-Day Monteverde Birding Itinerary Monteverde birding, Costa Rica. View gallery A condensed version for travelers with limited time. Monteverde offers incredible birding in a compact area. See also our Palo Verde National Park – Birding Guide guide. See also our San Gerardo de Dota – Birding Guide guide. See also our 7-Day Classic Costa Rica…
7-Day Classic Costa Rica Birding Itinerary Costa Rica birding photography. View gallery This proven route covers four of Costa Rica’s best birding destinations, targeting over 150 species including all the iconic birds. See also our Tortuguero National Park – Birding Guide guide. See also our Palo Verde National Park – Birding Guide guide. See also…
San Gerardo de Dota – Quetzal Paradise San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica. View gallery San Gerardo de Dota is a small community in the Talamanca mountains, famous for Resplendent Quetzal sightings at lower elevations than Monteverde. See also our Rufous-tailed Hummingbird – Costa Rica Birding Guide guide. See also our White-throated Magpie-Jay – Costa…
Palo Verde – Premier Dry Forest Birding Palo Verde National Park, Costa Rica. View gallery Palo Verde protects one of the last remaining dry forests in Central America. It’s a crucial habitat for waterfowl and raptors. See also our San Gerardo de Dota – Birding Guide guide. See also our Carara National Park Costa Rica:…
Tortuguero – The Costa Rican Amazon Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica. View gallery Tortuguero National Park is accessible only by boat, protecting pristine lowland rainforest and important sea turtle nesting beaches. See also our San Gerardo de Dota – Birding Guide guide. See also our Carara National Park Costa Rica: Complete Wildlife Photography Guide guide….
Manuel Antonio – Where Jungle Meets Paradise Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica. View gallery Manuel Antonio National Park is one of Costa Rica’s most visited parks, where pristine beaches meet lush rainforest. Despite its small size, it offers incredible wildlife viewing. See also our Carara National Park Costa Rica: Complete Wildlife Photography Guide guide….
White-throated Magpie-Jay – The Blue Wonder White-throated Magpie-Jay, Guanacaste Costa Rica. View gallery The White-throated Magpie-Jay (Calocitta formosa) is a stunning blue bird with an expressive crest. This intelligent bird is a favorite in Guanacaste. See also our Manuel Antonio National Park – Birding Guide guide. See also our Tortuguero National Park – Birding Guide…