Scenes from our Costa Rica trip - February, 2022

I took fewer "non-bird" shots on this trip, so many of these images were generously shared by Judith Cochley Birkel.

A sloth crossing a dirt road
We had the rare opportunity to see a sloth crawl across a dirt road from one group of trees to another.


John Cassady and Bill Sharkey
John and Bill.


The view from Cerro Lodge
The view from Cerro Lodge.


Our group with the IAS sign donated in 2019
Our group with the IAS sign donated in 2019.

Arenal Observatory Lodge
One of many spectacular views at Arenal Observatory Lodge.


River cruise
We enjoyed another great river cruise.


Antbird stakeout
Antbird stakeout.


Waterfall near Soda Y Mirador Cinchona
Waterfall near Soda Y Mirador Cinchona.


Lunch at Robledal
Lunch at Robledal.


Scoping out the Resplendent Quetzal nest from the
Scoping out the Resplendent Quetzal nest from the "impressive gate/gait."


Breakfast at Alberto's House
Breakfast at Alvaro's House.


Breakfast at Alberto's House
Breakfast at Alvaro's House. This a quite typical breakfast in Costa Rica - rice and beans, fried plantains, local cheese, and scrambled eggs.


Arenal Volcano
Arenal Volcano.


Lizard
Lizard.


Scaled Lizard
Scaled Lizard


Insect
There is always something interesting to see on the trails.