American oystercatchers birds

"My name, Rio Dante, incorporates, on the one hand, Dante as an indication of my mother Robin's Italian origin, and Rio went well with Dante, "explains the UNA (Heredia) student. He is in the third year of his career with an emphasis in tropical biology. "I have always liked being in nature, whether on the beach or in the jungle, observing animals, snakes, frogs, and birds. With my first camera, the passion for photography started; today, I have a more professional one that always accompanies me."

"We went with fellow students to the beach to explore the birds and the marine life in the tide pools (puddles that form between rocks and sediments near the seashore where water gets trapped)," he continues. "I was lying face down with the camera in my hands about fifteen meters away, admiring a female American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) that was hunting and looking for food. Suddenly, it emits solid whistles and accelerated songs, raising its wings. The male, who came from nowhere, joined her for seconds, and thanks to the camera's continuous shooting, I could capture a whole series of that particular moment. Oystercatchers are monogamous, and couples stay together for life.

“I am a member of the Ornithological Association of Costa Rica and participate in bird counts organized by SINAC at the end of the year in the National Parks. When I finish my studies, I want to dedicate myself to conserving endangered ecosystems.”

“I hope to spend Christmas with my family in Uvita and take the opportunity to take walks along La Union or the Marino Ballena National Park, especially during the golden hours, early in the morning, and one hour before sunset when there is most bird activity.”

By Rio Dante Barrantes Para

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