Some Birdies from Costa Rica

[Eric D]

Just got back Friday from a week long Surfing trip in Costa Rica. Found these critters hanging around the house in Costa....
1.Groove-billed Ani (Ah-nee)...Cuckoo relative

2.Crimson-fronted Parakeet



3) Black Shoulder Kite



4) Black Shouldered Kite



Scarlet Macaw

[OldClicker]

Beautiful shots! The kite is great. - TF

[Loupey]

Eric - I knew you'd come back with some knock-out N&W shots and you did not disappoint! So did you pack the 300mm f/2.8 for the trip?

I can't imagine seeing "pet shop" birds right outside the house.

Love the kite in-flight and the macaw.

[SenorNikonMan]

They're all great, but as for the Kite...WOW!!!!! What a great shot!!!

[Eric D]

Eric - I knew you'd come back with some knock-out N&W shots and you did not disappoint! So did you pack the 300mm f/2.8 for the trip?

I can't imagine seeing "pet shop" birds right outside the house.

Love the kite in-flight and the macaw.

Thanks Loupey...got some nice surf shots as well. I actually took my 200-400MM F4 with a 1.4X tc. gave me some zoom range so i didn't have to take so many lenses! With the intense light down there things worked out well.

[DennisT]

All excellent - kite in flight is fantastic with interesting markings on breast and belly!!?

[Eric D]

All excellent - kite in flight is fantastic with interesting markings on breast and belly!!?

I have been informed the brown spots go away with maturity.

[scott-devon]

Great series Eric, all super shots. That kite in flight really is fantastic.

What part of Costa Rica were you surfing?

[Eric D]

Great series Eric, all super shots. That kite in flight really is fantastic.

What part of Costa Rica were you surfing?

Hermosa, South of Jaco

[scott-devon]

Nice area, you were close to Manuel Antonia national park. It's well worth seeing.

[Eric D]

Nice area, you were close to Manuel Antonia national park. It's well worth seeing.

This was my 8th trip in 4 years...I have been to Manuel Antonia N.P. before, lots of Monkeys in that park! This trip we skipped the park, surf was to good!

[scott-devon]

Sounds like you've fallen in love with that country as much as my wife and I have.

I tried a surfing lesson on one trip to Tamarindo... lets just say you have to be in much better shape than I am...it was exhausting!


On the bright side, I outlasted my 27 year old son and completed the lesson without collapsing on the beach like he did.. (and he calls me old... hah!)

[paulnj]

That black - shouldered Kite in flight is breath taking!

[Grandpaw]

Number 3 is clearly the winner in this bunch, Jeff

[SARtech]

Eric, your photos are always incredible. Indeed, the Kite is stunning but I also like the Scarlet Macaw! The colors are amazing. Thanks for posting these!

[AgingEyes]

Big congrats on the featured photo !!

[scott-devon]

Congrats on the featured photo Eric, well deserved!

[Eric D]

Congrats on the featured photo Eric, well deserved!

I appreciate the comments....thanks to all of you!