Hello again from Kelly and Elise!!
Today was another exciting day in Costa Rica. The day was filled with hike after hike and boulder falling after more boulders falling. Not only did Kelly and I begin our morning with a lovely bird counting session, but we traveled out to Arenal, one of the country's hot spost, literally, but also my greatest fear. Nevertheless, I went and survived due to Kelly's overenthusiased/ stellar attitude about the whole shi-BANG...or she would we say shi-RUPTION? Anyway, it was memorable to witness a pyroclastic flow at Arenal.
Another exciting event of the day involved the siting of the Montezuma Oropendola. The exciting behavior, that we so enjoy, is this birds dance...from which we all could learn a lot. While perched in a tree, sometimes the Oropendola will jump from branch to branch and dance as it sings. A quite delightful bird as well as a stellar accomplishment for us to witness.Today we sighted a total of 219 individuals. Fortunately the rain was patient until we were done with our evening bird counts. We were very thankful. We are also so glad to be catching on to this whole world of los aves. Kelly and I are beginning to pick up the different names of species and a few calls. Don't worry we intend to practice and perfect these calls ourselves. So get ready for some extra entertainment when we get home!
And guess what else??!!
WE FINALLY GOT TO SEE OUR CHESTNUT-MANDIBLED TOUCAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was just as elegant looking as we always hoped it would be.
Now the only other bird that we HAVE to see before we leave Tico Town is: the Mot Mot.
Look it up- it's TOTES fab.(for those who don't speak this language, it means totally fabulous)
Well guys thats really all the major updates we have for ya right now.
Lesson of the day- Chris is Hector's hero.
Word of the day-Guanabana
Correction of Yesterday's Word- xibalba
Bird of the day-Oropendola
PURA VIDA
Leave a comment