Birding on 3 continents

[xelas]

BY 634 / AM 254

Yellow-bellied Siskin - Spinus xanthogastrus

 

female

 

male

 

San Gerardo de Dota, 27.07.18

 

[xelas]

BY 635 / AM 255

Yellow-crowned Night-Heron - Nyctanassa violacea

 

Manzanillo, 23.07.18

[xelas]

BY 636 / AM 256

Yellow-faced Grassquit - Tiaris olivaceus

 

Arenal, 15.07.18

[xelas]

BY 637 / AM 257

Yellow-headed Caracara - Milvago chimachima

 

Cabo Matapalo, 30.07.18

[xelas]

BY 638 / AM 258

Yellow-thighed Finch - Pselliophorus tibialis

 

San Gerardo de Dota, 27.07.18

 

[xelas]

BY 639 / AM 259

Yellow-throated Euphonia - Euphonia hirundinacea

 

female

 

male

 

Bijagua, 05.08.18

[xelas]

BY 640 / AM 260

Yellow-winged Vireo - Vireo carmioli

 

San Gerardo de Dota, 27.07.18

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BY 641 / AM 261

Yellow-throated Toucan - Ramphastos ambiguus

 

 

 

Manuel Antonio, 04.08.18

[xelas]

Yellow-throated Toucan is the last one from birding on the 3rd continent. Not an endemic but still a typical bird that represents Costa Rica and its colourful bridlife well. 261 different species is a good result, IMO, for that part of the year and the weather we have had. As there will be a next time, in different season, my personal target will be reaching #300 only in Costa Rica. Anybody interested in birding trip to Costa Rica is welcomed to contact me.

Edited December 2, 2018 by xelas

[Galana]

Well done on two counts.

An excellent BY total overall and a great result from CR. Good luck with your revised target from there on the next trip.

[xelas]

14 minutes ago, Galana said:

Well done on two counts.

An excellent BY total overall and a great result from CR. Good luck with your revised target from there on the next trip.

 

Thank you, on both accounts. Are you interested in putting your EBC skills to the test?! The dense undergrowth of a rain forest is a great place to practise .

BTW, of all the posted birds from Costa Rica, the title for the EBC photo goes to this one:

 

 

 

Edited December 2, 2018 by xelas

[michael-ibk]

Congratulations Alex and Zvezda, a great result from Costa Rica and a magnificent score overall. The crown will certainly be yours this year.

[xelas]

6 minutes ago, michael-ibk said:

The crown will certainly be yours this year.

 

We would be both delighted but I am not (yet) holding my breath . It would be nice to reach 650 ... 

[Galana]

Have you any more Lasko?

I think your EBC is a White-eared Ground Sparrow.

[xelas]

27 minutes ago, Galana said:

I think your EBC is a White-eared Ground Sparrow.

 

No problem with more Laško. But that one was already counted. The white and the yellow behind were conclusive enough even for me .

Edited December 2, 2018 by xelas

[PeterHG]

What a score overall and for Costa Rica! And so many beauties.... Even 650 should be doable for you!

[xelas]

20 minutes ago, PeterHG said:

Even 650 should be doable for you!

 

Maybe ... if there are any birds in The Netherlands .

[TonyQ]

An excellent overall score and a very impressive single country score. Well done to both of you.

[PeterHG]

2 hours ago, xelas said:

Maybe ... if there are any birds in The Netherlands 

Our coast might produce some yearlist additions, even in winter! You're more than welcome to try.

[xelas]

1 hour ago, TonyQ said:

An excellent overall score and a very impressive single country score. Well done to both of you.

 

Thank You, Tony! It was a tough work this time, but we all have enjoyed it very much.

[Galana]

1 hour ago, PeterHG said:

Our coast might produce some yearlist additions, even in winter!

I agree. A trip to the low countries and coast should yield dividends. Go for it.

[Zim Girl]

Well done on your Costa Rica bird score @xelas.  You have exactly 4 weeks left, I am sure you will make 650

[xelas]

35 minutes ago, Zim Girl said:

You have exactly 4 weeks left, I am sure you will make 650

 

Eh, if only my enthusiasm would not be "cooled down" by existing weather in Slovenia. Maybe Zvezda and Tanja might get something next week in London?!