Category Archives: Costa Rica

Leafcutter Ants

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Dave Carlson

Prior to my recent Costa Rican trip, I would not have expected that ants can be so fascinating! Specifically, Leafcutter Ants. These ants are commonplace throughout central and south America, and in some parts of southern U.S. from what I’ve read. … Continue reading →

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Costa Rican Songbirds

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Dave Carlson

Costa Rica is home to nearly 900 bird species, which is approximately the same as the entire United States even though this small country is only the size of West Virginia. Some of these birds are part-time migrants from northern … Continue reading →

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Carate Beach Lagoon

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Dave Carlson

I’ve stayed at the Lookout Inn in Costa Rica for the past 5 nights and have been up at 5am each day to enjoy the relatively cool (65-70 degrees) morning and spectacular sunrises. There is a lagoon about 20 minutes walk down … Continue reading →

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Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Dave Carlson

I’m on my way to the rainforest of Costa Rica! I will fly into San Jose, then take a small commuter flight to Puerto Jimenez on the Osa Peninsula. From there, we take a 4-wheel drive taxi to our destination. A … Continue reading →

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