Costa Rica is attracting more and more bird watchers to it's beautiful and delightful landscapes because of it's diverse array of bird species that make this area home during different times of the year. There are well over eight hundred species in this small country, which makes it more abundant than that of the United States and Canada combined. Many people wouldn't even consider bird watching anywhere else. It is for this reason, among many others, that you may want to make Costa Rica your next stop for a bird watching vacation.
Even though it is a very small country, enjoying a bird watching vacation in Costa Rica offers many benefits. Each year sees a greater number of tourists head there to bird watch and to learn more details about the different species of birds. The clay-colored robin is Costa Rica's national bird. As a bird watching vacation destination, it is perfect.
Bird Watching Paradise
There are many reasons that have blessed Costa Rica with being a bird watching paradise. One of those reasons is that there is a great diversity of habitats for the birds to live in. The Pacific Ocean on one side and the Caribbean Sea on the other side offer habit for many sea and migratory birds. The rain and cloud forest habitats offer many different species homes. And, the many areas around lakes and rivers offer even more habitat for other species, too. Another reason that this little jewel of a country is a bird watching paradise is that the various habitats are very close together.
Also, over a quarter of Costa Rica is designated as protected forests, reserves and parkland which are excellent for bird watching so wherever one is in Costa Rica, the varied species of birds available to view will make this an ideal location for a bird watching vacation.
Migratory Birds
The winter months are very popular for North Americans to visit Costa Rica. During this time they can see familiar birds because many migrating birds from North America make this home at this time of year. Some of those species are hummingbirds, swallows, teals and sandpipers.
Even in the towns and cities the quantity of bird species that one can see is incredible. You may see a macaw, blue-crowned motmot or a buff-throated saltator in the trees and gardens in and around the hotels and homes of each of the towns and cities that you visit, in addition to many other birds that make their homes in them, too.
However, for the bird watching vacation to be the best that it can be a trip to Tortuguero National Park is in order. This is a National Park within the Tortuguero Conservation Area. It has over 370 species of birds including kingfishers, toucans, blue herons, peacocks, and parrots, as well as more than 400 species of trees and approximately 2,200 species of plants for one to see. In spite of the fact that the only be way to reach it is by airplane or boat, it's the third-most visited park in Costa Rica.
Interested in learning more about birds and birdwatching? Visit http://www.about-birds.info/ an instructive website that provides birdwatcher advice, tips and resources including information on birdwatching binoculars, clothing, tours and equipment for beginners to experienced birdwatchers.
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