The grounds of Hotel Cristal Ballena and the Costa Ballena area are highly productive for birdwatching, with over 400 species of birds reported in the region,
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Biodiversity in Costa Ballena, Costa Rica Free Digital Magazine #96
In this edition, we include several articles about the biodiversity that Costa Ballena boasts and, as usual, valuable and exciting information.
Continue readingGreen Ibis
The images wouldn’t have won any awards, but they were good enough to identify the bird as a Green Ibis (Mesembrinibis cayennensis). The species wasn’t seen again until November 2022, ten years later.
Continue readingOilbird (Steathornis caripensis)
There are just 11 official records of the Oilbird in Costa Rica, including my report. The spectacular Corcovado National Park was sending me the best birding vibes ever. There is no research about this bird distribution or natural history in the Osa Peninsula.
Continue readingNew Bird Species in Costa Rica
Walter Sanchez, Professional Birder and Naturalist Guide, discovered a new bird species in Ojochal, Costa Rica: the Crimson-Backed Tanager.
Continue readingSouth Pacific Costa Rica Free Digital Magazine, Ballena Tales #86
Ballena Tales is an essential comprehensive free guide, and digital magazine for travelers, residents, and investors covering Costa Ballena
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