In William Henry Hudson's "Green Mansions",
the haunting, romantic novel of the
tropics, the young hero, Abel, is lured into the rainforest jungle...
by the mysterious call of an unseen
bird.
He
is so enchanted by the "siren bird song", that he
follows the haunting sounds....
deeper and deeper, into the rainforest,
until he discovers the remarkable source
of the mystical "bird language", a
lovely, half-wild, "bird girl" whose
name was
"Rima", who had learned to mimic
the sounds,
of the rarest birds of the Rainforest.
The bird life of
Costa Rica, is
so rich and enchanting,
and often so elusive, that at times, it seems as
if " Rima"
herself, is luring us, deeper and
deeper, into the lush
rainforest.. in search of the rarest birds.
Bird of Paradise and its
companion flower
With approximately 850 recorded bird species, Costa Rica
boasts one-tenth of the world's total. More than 630
are
resident
species the remainder are transients, who fly in
for the
winter.
Birds that have all but
disappeared in other areas still
find tenuous safety in the protected
lands in Costa Rica,
though many species
face extinction due to deforestation.
The nation offers
hope for such rare jewels of the bird
world... as the Quetzal and the Scarlet
Macaw, both
endangered species yet commonly seen in protected reserves.
Moth Bird and
Moth...
BIRD WATCHING
Fortunately, Costa Rica's birds are not shy, seeing them
is relatively easy. Depending on season, location,
and luck,
you can expect to see many dozens of species on any one day.
Blue Tanager
Coppersmith Barbet
Many tour companies offer guided bird-study tours and
the country is well set up with mountain and jungle lodges
that specialize in bird watching programs.
Bring some good binoculars,
food and drinks, a hat
for the sun and a good digital camera! Wear
some good
walking shoes and always keep a look out for serpents. The
deep heart of the rainforest jungle is not the
best place to look
for birds you
cannot see well amid the complex,
trees and plants casting shadow and light.
For fun and fruitful
bird watching... in and around
the Costa Rica Rainforests,
find a large clearing on the
fringe of the forest, near a waterfall,
pond, creek or river
where birds are sure to
be found in abundance.
*If you have found these
graphics fun & rewarding,
we would appreciate a reciprocal link on your link site.
We will gladly include your website, on our Birding Links Page.
Thank you in advance. Link Information is below:
Title:
Costa
Rica Birding Directory
Description:
Tropical Bird Delight!
Birds of Costa Rica,
Tropical bird care & breeding, Bird Clipart & Animations.
Website Url:
http://www.strayreality.com/birdingdirectory.htm
Email:
lani@strayreality.com
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