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Post by Ariel Matias on Oct 27, 2011 23:15:02 GMT
Los Cusingos is a farm that used to be owned by Dr. Alexander Skutch, an American ornithologist who lived in Costa Rica. He is a co-author of many birding books including the "Birds of Costa Rica". Before he died, the government of Costa Rica bought his farm and made it as a protected area and bird refuge. I went back again to this place this morning aided by good weather and armed with bananas  . Red-legged Honeycreeper (Male): All pictures taken using 7D+400mm ISO 250    Finally I got a good look of this Bay-headed Tanager ISO 400 1/320s   A lifer again for me. This Male Blue Dacnis is like a jewel in the forest!  And here's its female counterpart: ISO 400 1/200s  I will post more in the coming days. Thanks and Enjoy! |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Oct 28, 2011 1:52:45 GMT
I like the iridescent colors of the Red-legged Honeycreeper. The color of this bird and red legs makes it a bright combination. It reminds me of the Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher that has orange & yellow feathers with red legs. The Bay-headed Tanager reminds me of our Colasisi with the red cap on its head. The male & female Blue Dacnis are really gems with their ruby eyes. Congratulations on all this beautiful captures showing the beauty of God's creation. Well done Ariel & Mabuhay.
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Post by Mick Harris on Oct 28, 2011 9:23:49 GMT
Superb series
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Post by Ariel Matias on Oct 28, 2011 12:54:03 GMT
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Post by Ariel Matias on Oct 28, 2011 13:01:07 GMT
I like the iridescent colors of the Red-legged Honeycreeper. The color of this bird and red legs makes it a bright combination. It reminds me of the Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher that has orange & yellow feathers with red legs. The Bay-headed Tanager reminds me of our Colasisi with the red cap on its head. The male & female Blue Dacnis are really gems with their ruby eyes. Congratulations on all this beautiful captures showing the beauty of God's creation. Well done Ariel & Mabuhay. Thanks Ely. Here are some more pics to share: Male Green Honeycreeper ISO400, 1/250s  ISO400, 1/250s Female  Silver-throated Tanager  Some group pics   |
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Oct 28, 2011 14:49:49 GMT
Wonderful captures, Ariel. Costa Rica has truly spectacular birds. I've decided I have to go birding there.
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Post by tina mallari on Oct 28, 2011 21:38:58 GMT
Such beautiful colorful birds you have over there. Costa Rica looks like heaven on earth for people who love birds :-)
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Oct 28, 2011 23:38:43 GMT
Wow! what an explosion of colors you have here, Ariel!  Excellently captured in all as well. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Oct 29, 2011 8:34:10 GMT
What a wonderful sight to see. Food is right there and they seem to be so polite waiting for their pictures to be taken before partaking on the banana you gave them. Costa Rica is truly a mecca for twitchers. I hope that when if ever I get to go there I will also have the chance to take such beautiful pictures of these beautiful birds. Well done Ariel & Mabuhay. I am so happy for you that you had such a delightful time. These Tanagers are like teenagers, young, colorful, and full of energy. LOL.
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Post by Ariel Matias on Oct 29, 2011 16:21:44 GMT
Wonderful captures, Ariel. Costa Rica has truly spectacular birds. I've decided I have to go birding there. Thanks Ramon. I'm sure it will be quite an experience! Let me know if you have plans. |
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Post by Ariel Matias on Oct 29, 2011 16:22:54 GMT
Such beautiful colorful birds you have over there. Costa Rica looks like heaven on earth for people who love birds :-) Thanks Tina! It is one of the many reasons why I stay this long here  |
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Post by Ariel Matias on Oct 29, 2011 16:23:24 GMT
Wow! what an explosion of colors you have here, Ariel! Excellently captured in all as well. Thanks, Neon! |
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Post by Ariel Matias on Oct 29, 2011 16:24:22 GMT
What a wonderful sight to see. Food is right there and they seem to be so polite waiting for their pictures to be taken before partaking on the banana you gave them. Costa Rica is truly a mecca for twitchers. I hope that when if ever I get to go there I will also have the chance to take such beautiful pictures of these beautiful birds. Well done Ariel & Mabuhay. I am so happy for you that you had such a delightful time. These Tanagers are like teenagers, young, colorful, and full of energy. LOL. Thanks Ely. I was happy I managed t squeezed some time out of my very busy schedules. |
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Post by tomvandenbrandt on Jan 22, 2012 0:27:59 GMT
Wonderful images Ariel, you could cut back a little exposure on the bananas, but further great!!
Regards Tom
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Excellently captured in all as well.
