Raptor Migration in Costa Rica - Amazing! - Costa Rica forum

Raptor Migration in Costa Rica - Amazing!

Member since 18 September 2009

LisaValenciaActive member24 October 2010 00:06:37

Listen to this! I recently discovered that my cherished Caribbean paradise possesses a revered status in the bird world. Right here, in the Talamanca Mountains, is one of only three 聯mega-hawkwatch聰 sites worldwide, where it is possible to observe raptor numbers from 5,000 to 200,000 birds in a day! The birds, on their way south from the States and Canada are mostly Turkey Vultures, Swainson聮s Hawks and Broad Winged Hawks; but there are also many other kinds of Hawks, Kites and Falcons.

And what's more - I found the observation tower to watch them! It's a beautiful hike through the jungle in the Kekoldi reserve, right near Puerto Viejo. Makes for a wonderful jungle adventure, if you are in the area at this time of year. The migration season continues til the end of November.

You can read all about my adventure here: travelexperiencecostarica.com/2010/10/21/costa-rica-bird-watching/

erin m. Active member

Member since 19 April 2010

erin m.Active member26 October 2010 20:10:10

That sounds cool. Hopefully my fianc茅 and I will get the chance to visit Puerto Viejo before the season is over. It's our favorite place and we are long overdue for a visit

side note: every time I read or hear the word "raptor", I think about the Velociraptors in Jurassic Park - the scary dinosaurs. So I read your topic title and thought about dinosaurs invading Costa Rica LOL

LisaValencia Active member

Member since 18 September 2009

LisaValenciaActive member26 October 2010 21:40:50

Lots of the jungle in Hawaii, where Jurassic Park was filmed, looks like Costa Rica. And in a part of the world so young with much undiscovered, the existence of some kind of dinosaur relative would not surprise me. Nothing scary, mind you,this place is much too fun and friendly for that.

Be sure to look me up, Erin, when you come here to visit. I can be of good assistance.
Lisa