Among The Penguins At Boulders Beach

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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker At The Carden Alvar

Image of a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker on a fence post along Wylie Road, at the Carden Alvar, in Ontario, Canada.

Our decision to visit the Carden Alvar in Ontario, Canada did not disappoint when we sighted this Yellow-bellied Sapsucker on a fence post along Wylie Road. Read more

From Greater Flamingos To An Italian Comacchio Picnic

jean at agrituismo forzello, po river delta, italy

Bob and I spent the morning strolling the fields and pastures of our hosts at Agriturismo Forzello before setting off on our search for the colony of Greater Flamingos.  There were a couple of potential locations within Parco Veneto del Delta del Po National Park. Read more

Butterflies At Ecocentro Danaus – Costa Rica

jean at ecocentro danaus, costa rica

Day 2 in Costa Rica had us first completing a very early morning guided bird hike.  After breakfast back at Hotel Kokoro, Bob and I headed to Ecocentro Danaus on the edge of La Fortuna.  It is a private reserve with a butterfly conservatory where Bob and I hoped to see some of Costa Rica’s tiny winged jewels. Read more

Wildlife At Ecocentro Danaus – Costa Rica

jean and ecocentro danaus sign, la fortuna, costa rica

Bob and I covered a lot of ground on our second day in Costa Rica.  We began birding before sunrise and by early afternoon, we decided to check out Ecocentro Danaus on the outskirts of La Fortuna. The small private reserve was rich in wildlife. Read more