I went to explore a neighbouring valley today to set up some bird point count locations. The excitement started the moment I started walking down to the village, when two
Tayras (a fairly large Costa Rican weasel measuring about a metre) skipped across the track. They were obviously very inquisitive, spending a minute or two sussing me out.
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| Tayra |
New birds seen included
Ruddy Ground-dove,
Rose-breasted Grosbeak,
Bay-headed Tanager and
Mountain Elaenia, however the highlight came during the walk back up the hill towards Cloudbridge, when a
Yellow-headed Caracara flew over and landed in the top of a tree.
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| Rose-breasted Grosbeak (imm. male) |
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| Black Phoebe - a few of these birds were at the top of the valley feeding over an open river. |
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| Yellow-headed Caracara |
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| I'm really pleased with this shot. More luck than judgement though. |
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