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Costa Rica is not all about mountain ranges and rain/cloud forests. This week, we go birding in the wetlands in search of the Jabiru.
After our attempt to see the raptor migration was somewhat torpedoed by a solar eclipse, thunderstorms, and a lack of raptors, we decided to add another short trip to the trip. After reaching out to local birding expert Chambita, we drove to the quaint town of Caño Negro, situated in the wetlands of the same name. While the man himself was unfortunately unavailable, he set us up with his friend Jimmy, who took us out on a wonderful boat trip.
A Pacific Screech-Owl, a couple of Black-Collared Hawks, and numerous kingfishers later, we were on the lookout for the elusive target of the day: The Yellow-Breasted Crake. Especially in wet season, you have great chances of seeing this elusive bird here...
After the boat trip and a filling breakfast at small soda on the road to Los Chiles, we continued birding there and as a spur-of-the-moment decision headed to Medio Queso.
It was absolutely worth the extra day on the road, even though the trip to San José took us quite some time afterwards.
A special thank you to Jimmy, Chambita, and his sister Elizabeth in Caño Negro. If you're ever in the area, reach out to them - you won't regret it.
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