Another relaxed start. On the bus at 10:30 am and headed to a Crocodile safari and bird watching boat excursion on the Tarcoles River. The Tarcoles River is one of the longest rivers, almost 69 miles, in Costa Rica and home to one the the world’s largest crocodile populations. There are over 50 varieties of birds, icluding the once endangered Scarlet macaw. I’ve tried my best to name the birds. Some of the pictures are mine, some are Ozzy’s, but they all were taken today. After the boat ride, we had lunch at the same place. We had chicken fried rice Costa Rican style, salad, and a local dessert. Then back to the pool which was a wonderful temperature and had a great pool bar. A few drinks and cerviche for Pat. We actually skipped dinner because we were still full and tired. We also knew we had an early morning departure.
A private boat for just our group. Thank you Ozzy and Collette. We really could spread out and relax.We watched this one for a while and he eventually wiggled into the water, submerged and swam awayjust swimming along
One big mama, she can lay 30-60 eggs in one nest.SmileyHowler monkeyBiggest crocodile I’ve ever seen
They just keep getting biggerHowler monkey – the black blob way up in the treeHello there ……
Black-necked stilt
Osprey with a fish
Black-necked stiltOsprey with fishOsprey
Little blue heronOsprey in flight
Mangrove HawkCormorantsAnhinga
mangrove hawkflock of ternsBlack vultures
great white egrettri-colored heronWhite-hawk
Pond slider (?) turtlesJust beautiful colors
They are stretching to gain sunlight to give them energythere is a crocodile swimming right in front of the turtles
Pair of PelicansSo many birds flying around. I couldn’t capture all of them. I felt like I was in the movie “The Birds”
So many pelicans roosting in the tree topsyellow-crowned night heron
Pelican drying their wings
Falconswimming alonggreat bartenders – made me a Sneaky Tiki
Great blue heronLooking for a good dentistSwim up bar with fellow Buckeyes, Annette & Michael
Magnificent Frigate (male)He was aware of all his surroundings
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