Author Archives: Patrick O'Donnell

A couple of the biggest of bird families are restricted to the Americas. Both can be found in nearly every…

Flying in to Costa Rica is accompanied by porthole views of the Central Valley and the mountains that flank it….

No matter where or when we bird, we have our targets. Our bogey or nemesis species, birds that we would…

In Costa Rica, it’s not hard to find birds. Even if you had to spend a few frustrating days stuck…

Cloud forest is a special habitat and not just because the Resplendent Quetzal calls it home. Even if you don’t happen to…

These are the summer months of the northern hemisphere and yet this time of year in Costa Rica is known…

Hummingbirds. Those lovely feathered sprites that visit our gardens, feeders, and even take part in adorable bathing practices on odd,…

Of all those special days of the year, the birthday is the one that should really stand out the most….

As one might surmise, a “toucanet” is a small toucan. Although still large enough to be a menace to nesting…

The first rule about birding is that there are no rules for birding. Look at a bird with the intent…