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Landscape photo of Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Birding Costa Rica: Pura vida!

by Parker Birdsbird photography, birding April 29, 2024April 29, 2024Comments are Disabled

After six weeks of preparation, my father and I embarked on our non-stop flight from Boston-Logan to Costa Rica on April 6. Equipped with extensive birding knowledge, we observed numerous bird species including the Black Vulture and Turquoise-browed Motmot. Our guide Alex introduced us to the diverse local wildlife and ecosystems on fascinating roadside stops. Throughout the journey, we encountered various birds, each sighting enriching our experience in the vibrant landscapes and wildlife habitats of Costa Rica.

A New Year of Birding

by Parker Birdsbird photography, birding January 11, 2024January 11, 2024Comments are Disabled

With only an hour to spare before sunset, it’s not exactly prime time for birding. Nonetheless, my Dad and I don our binoculars and head out to Rosemary Brook, a local marshy stream, to look for some ducks.

Shade-grown coffee, better for birds

by Parker Birdsbird conservation December 30, 2023February 7, 2024Comments are Disabled

Saving birds, one sip at a time! In 2022, I wanted to a find way to advocate for birds in my community and decided to help spread the word about the importance of switching to shade grown coffee. My early efforts to get family to switch were successful, so I expanded the reach to my …

An Andalucían Big Day

by Parker Birdsbird photography, birding November 8, 2023November 28, 2023Comments are Disabled

Dozens of Eurasian Jackdaws storm a 11th century Moorish castle occasionally stopping to perch and curiously inspecting the ancient building. They are rather nondescript, their feathers consisting solely of shades of gray, with pale blue eyes that stand out from their leaden plumage. A lone pigeon flies onto the roof of the castle, next to …

by Parker BirdsUncategorized December 26, 2022January 11, 2024Comments are Disabled

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