After sharing tanagers, hummingbirds, trogans, and motmots I still have more pics from Costa Rica!. Today’s category is BIF shots. Although generally harder to capture in the thick vegetation of the Costa Rican forests I was able get a few good shots (IMO) of some interesting birds flying.
We start out today with a perched Crested Caracara with another one flying from behind attempting to land on the same perch. As you can see from the whitewash on the limb this is a favorite perch for these birds.
One of the strangest birds I’ve seen anywhere is the Montezuma Oropendola. These large birds make a nest that looks like huge hanging sack of burlap – and they build them together in clumps (see below). I love that their faces remind me of a clown!
As large as the Scarlet Macaw is, it flys very quickly, making it hard to get a good shot. This one was taken after many failed attempts.
Parakeets are also very fast flyers. Luckily for me this Crimson-fronted Parakeet was perched and then took off straight toward me.
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