After six weeks of preparation, my family and I embarked on our non-stop flight from Boston-Logan to Costa Rica. We explored the inland and coast of the Guanacaste Province, and throughout the journey, we encountered dozens of birds, each sighting enriching our experience in the vibrant landscapes and wildlife habitats of Costa Rica.
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.
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 …