The birding in Costa Rica is legendary, with Toucans, Parrots, Motmots, Trogons and Oropendolas. But the thing I could not get enough of, were the Hummingbirds. We saw 27 species of Hummingbirds in the 10 days we were there. This Green Violet-ear is a highland bird. I love him posed nicely against the terracotta pots. Have you been to Costa Rica?
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5 Comments
September 30, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Very cool bird, very cool picture! The colors are amazing.
October 2, 2008 at 10:27 pm
27 sp. of hummers in 10 days – wow!
This looks adorable. What camera did you use? Have you bought one afer you mentioned that you are in the market to buy one?
No I haven’t been to CR.
October 3, 2008 at 10:35 pm
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February 4, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Yes, I’ve been to CR, and my hummer count was about the same as yours. Fantastic place.
Was this taken at Savegre? That patio looks familiar.
February 4, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Nate, You hit the nail on the head. It was taken at Savegre. You have an amazing eye for detail!