by Joan Borreli | Galapagos Islands Birding Blog
The Galapagos Islands are a small archipelago in the easter Pacific Ocean. They lie 600 miles off the western coast of Ecuador and are part of the country of Ecuador. The Galapagos have been described as one of the most unique and biologically important areas on...
by Joan Borreli | Costa Rica Birding Blog
The Talamanca Highlands (Cordillera Talamanca) is the mountain chain located in Southern Costa Rica. These mountains are home to the highest peaks in the country. Cerro de la Muerte, in all its majesty stands at 11,500 ft. The Cordillera Talamanca continues from Costa...
by Joan Borreli | Costa Rica Birding Blog
Costa Rica has many life zones for birds. This wide variety of habitats makes Costa Rica one of the top birding destinations in the world. One of the most incredible areas is the Caribbean Lowlands. The Caribbean Lowlands stretch from the Northern Caribbean deltas of...
by Joan Borreli | Costa Rica Birding Blog
Tortuguero National Park (47,000 acres) and the surrounding area is truly a birder’s paradise. Tortuguero is known as “The Amazon of Central America”. The beautiful swamp forests, freshwater sloughs, beach, river mouth and primary and secondary forest habitats...
by Joan Borreli | Costa Rica Birding Blog
Sarapiqui is a quiet town, located in the Heredia Province of Costa Rica. It’s a birders and photographers dream location due to the wealth of locations for exceptional bird watching and great photo opportunities. There are three districts in Sarapiqui, La Virgen,...