After a couple of nights of decadence at the Tabacon hotel (Volcanic Hot springs , ohh so nice) we headed up to the Arenal Observatory. There were several groups of bird watchers there and I can see why. I saw one group with a guide who had a scope pointing way up in the trees and all the people were taking turns looking. I later found out it was a Toucan - did not have the heart to tell them the day before I came within 3 feet of one.
Unfortunately for us it was overcast and the peak of the volcano was covered. Also it has been inactive for the last several months - just a regular cycle in the life of a volcano I am told. Would have loved to get some lava shots!
As it was this place offered more than enough photographic opportunities.
My classification skills include the blue one, the one with the yellow tail and other such scientific terms
- Here is one place I sure wish I had the Bigma.
Setting out food makes for some arguments at times.
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A few in a little more natural settig (bellies full or wating their turn)
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