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Costa Rica, Day 2, April 16, 2018

After an early morning bird walk on the hotel grounds and breakfast, we left San José and traveled to Sarapiquí in the Caribbean lowlands (180-220 feet above sea level). We made stops at Catarata La Paz (waterfall); Fresas de Volcán, a convenience store; and Mirador la Cascada, a small birding site in Cinchona; before arriving at Selva Verde Lodge.
We took another walk around the grounds at Bougainvillea Hotel before having breakfast and checking out.
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We took another walk around the grounds at Bougainvillea Hotel before having breakfast and checking out.

Vickie, Carolyn, Erick, Jerry, Andy, Catherine and Steve looking for a bird.
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Vickie, Carolyn, Erick, Jerry, Andy, Catherine and Steve looking for a bird.

Cameras up! We must have found something.
Barbara, Terri, Steve, Jerry, Andy
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Cameras up! We must have found something.
Barbara, Terri, Steve, Jerry, Andy

Rufous-collared Sparrow on our pre-breakfast/pre-departure walk
Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica
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Rufous-collared Sparrow on our pre-breakfast/pre-departure walk
Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica

Bronzed Cowbird
Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica
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Bronzed Cowbird
Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica

Bronzed Cowbird
Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica
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Bronzed Cowbird
Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica

Tennessee Warbler
Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica
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Tennessee Warbler
Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica

Tennessee Warbler
Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica
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Tennessee Warbler
Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica

Hoffmann's Woodpecker
Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica
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Hoffmann's Woodpecker
Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica

White-eared Ground-Sparrow
Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica
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White-eared Ground-Sparrow
Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica

Red-billed Pigeon
Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica
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Red-billed Pigeon
Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird at flower
Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica
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Rufous-tailed Hummingbird at flower
Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica

Western Wood-Pewee
Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica
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Western Wood-Pewee
Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica

Male Masked Tityra
Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica
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Male Masked Tityra
Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica

White-winged Dove
Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica
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White-winged Dove
Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica

Black-throated Green Warbler
Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica
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Black-throated Green Warbler
Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica

Black-throated Green Warbler
Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica
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Black-throated Green Warbler
Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica

White-winged Dove
nesting under the eave at the entrance
to Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica
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White-winged Dove
nesting under the eave at the entrance
to Bougainvillea Hotel, San José, Costa Rica

Erick wanted us to see coffee growing,
so we stopped along the highway to take a look.
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Erick wanted us to see coffee growing,
so we stopped along the highway to take a look.

Flowering coffee plants
growing along Highway 126, Heredia Province, Costa Rica
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Flowering coffee plants
growing along Highway 126, Heredia Province, Costa Rica

Tomato plants growing under protective coverings
along Highway 126, Heredia Province, Costa Rica
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Tomato plants growing under protective coverings
along Highway 126, Heredia Province, Costa Rica

Fresas del Volcán (#3, according to Google maps and eBird)
Strawberries of the (Poás) Volcano, where we stopped for 
bathrooms, drinks and souvenirs
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Fresas del Volcán (#3, according to Google maps and eBird)
Strawberries of the (Poás) Volcano, where we stopped for
bathrooms, drinks and souvenirs

Top view of Swallow-tailed Kite
Fresas del Volcán #3, Heredia, Costa Rica
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Top view of Swallow-tailed Kite
Fresas del Volcán #3, Heredia, Costa Rica

Underside of Swallow-tailed Kite
Fresas del Volcán #3, Heredia, Costa Rica
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Underside of Swallow-tailed Kite
Fresas del Volcán #3, Heredia, Costa Rica

Two Swallow-tailed Kites
Fresas del Volcán #3, Heredia, Costa Rica
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Two Swallow-tailed Kites
Fresas del Volcán #3, Heredia, Costa Rica

Female Great-tailed Grackle with nesting material
Fresas del Volcán #3, Heredia, Costa Rica
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Female Great-tailed Grackle with nesting material
Fresas del Volcán #3, Heredia, Costa Rica

Male Flame-colored Tanager
Fresas del Volcán #3, Heredia, Costa Rica,
where we stopped for a bathroom break and souvenirs
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Male Flame-colored Tanager
Fresas del Volcán #3, Heredia, Costa Rica,
where we stopped for a bathroom break and souvenirs

Peace Falls
Catarata de la Paz
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Peace Falls
Catarata de la Paz

Catarata de la Paz
Peace Waterfall
Catherine and Steve got a closer look
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Catarata de la Paz
Peace Waterfall
Catherine and Steve got a closer look

Mary and Steve pose with the Peace Falls
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Mary and Steve pose with the Peace Falls

Mirador de Cascada (Waterfall Lookout)
Cinchona, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
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Mirador de Cascada (Waterfall Lookout)
Cinchona, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica

The lookout view
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The lookout view

Pet Orange-fronted Parrot at 
Cinchona--Mirador La Cascada, Alajuela, Costa Rica
it occurs naturally in a different region
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Pet Orange-fronted Parrot at
Cinchona--Mirador La Cascada, Alajuela, Costa Rica
it occurs naturally in a different region

Erick pets the Orange-fronted Parrot on the observation deck
at Cinchona--Mirador La Cascada, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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Erick pets the Orange-fronted Parrot on the observation deck
at Cinchona--Mirador La Cascada, Alajuela, Costa Rica

Erick with the pet parrot
at Mirador la Cascada
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Erick with the pet parrot
at Mirador la Cascada

Common Chlorospingus
Cinchona--Mirador La Cascada, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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Common Chlorospingus
Cinchona--Mirador La Cascada, Alajuela, Costa Rica

Common Chlorospingus
Cinchona--Mirador La Cascada, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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Common Chlorospingus
Cinchona--Mirador La Cascada, Alajuela, Costa Rica

Common Chlorospingus
Cinchona--Mirador La Cascada, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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Common Chlorospingus
Cinchona--Mirador La Cascada, Alajuela, Costa Rica

Male Green-crowned Brilliant hummingbird
Cinchona--Mirador La Cascada, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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Male Green-crowned Brilliant hummingbird
Cinchona--Mirador La Cascada, Alajuela, Costa Rica

Male Green-crowned Brilliant hummingbird
Cinchona--Mirador La Cascada, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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Male Green-crowned Brilliant hummingbird
Cinchona--Mirador La Cascada, Alajuela, Costa Rica

Tropical Parula
Cinchona--Mirador La Cascada, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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Tropical Parula
Cinchona--Mirador La Cascada, Alajuela, Costa Rica

Female Passerini's Tanager
Cinchona--Mirador La Cascada, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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Female Passerini's Tanager
Cinchona--Mirador La Cascada, Alajuela, Costa Rica

Possible hybrid Blue-Gray/Palm Tanager
Cinchona--Mirador La Cascada, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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Possible hybrid Blue-Gray/Palm Tanager
Cinchona--Mirador La Cascada, Alajuela, Costa Rica

Blue-Gray Tanager
Cinchona--Mirador La Cascada, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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Blue-Gray Tanager
Cinchona--Mirador La Cascada, Alajuela, Costa Rica

Male Green-crowned Brilliant hummingbird
Cinchona--Mirador La Cascada, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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Male Green-crowned Brilliant hummingbird
Cinchona--Mirador La Cascada, Alajuela, Costa Rica

Male Green-crowned Brilliant hummingbird
Cinchona--Mirador La Cascada, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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Male Green-crowned Brilliant hummingbird
Cinchona--Mirador La Cascada, Alajuela, Costa Rica

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Cinchona--Mirador La Cascada, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Cinchona--Mirador La Cascada, Alajuela, Costa Rica

Barred Hawk
soaring over the road
just past our stop at Cinchona
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Barred Hawk
soaring over the road
just past our stop at Cinchona

Erick helps Carl with registering at Selva Verde Lodge while Steve and Carolyn wait their turns.
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Erick helps Carl with registering at Selva Verde Lodge while Steve and Carolyn wait their turns.

Immature Clay-colored Thrushes
on the nest on a light fixture under the roof covering the walkway
at Selva Verde Lodge, welcoming us as we went to our rooms
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Immature Clay-colored Thrushes
on the nest on a light fixture under the roof covering the walkway
at Selva Verde Lodge, welcoming us as we went to our rooms

Mary and Steve's room at Selva Verde Lodge, in the rain. Thankfully, all their walkways were covered.
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Mary and Steve's room at Selva Verde Lodge, in the rain. Thankfully, all their walkways were covered.

A little rain doesn't stop the birding,
especially when you have a covered walkway.
Vickie, Erick, Steve, Jerry, Carolyn, Terri
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A little rain doesn't stop the birding,
especially when you have a covered walkway.
Vickie, Erick, Steve, Jerry, Carolyn, Terri

Male Passerini's Tanager
at a feeder outside the dining room
at Selva Verde Lodge
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Male Passerini's Tanager
at a feeder outside the dining room
at Selva Verde Lodge

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
at a yellow flower next to
Selva Verde Lodge dining room
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Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
at a yellow flower next to
Selva Verde Lodge dining room

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
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Rufous-tailed Hummingbird

Male Passerini's Tanager
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Male Passerini's Tanager

Gray-capped Flycatcher
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Gray-capped Flycatcher

Crimson-collared Tanager
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Crimson-collared Tanager

Lineated Woodpecker
on our afternoon walk
at Selva Verde Lodge
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Lineated Woodpecker
on our afternoon walk
at Selva Verde Lodge

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird nest at Selva Verde Lodge
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Rufous-tailed Hummingbird nest at Selva Verde Lodge

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
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Rufous-tailed Hummingbird

Collared Aracari
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Collared Aracari

Lineated Woodpecker
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Lineated Woodpecker

Short-billed Pigeon
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Short-billed Pigeon

Buff-throated Saltator
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Buff-throated Saltator

Collared Aracari
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Collared Aracari

Immature Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
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Immature Rufous-tailed Hummingbird

Cocoa Woodcreeper
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Cocoa Woodcreeper

Cocoa Woodcreeper
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Cocoa Woodcreeper

Blue-chested Hummingbird
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Blue-chested Hummingbird

Male Masked Tityra
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Male Masked Tityra

Boat-billed Flycatcher
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Boat-billed Flycatcher

Male Black-cheeked Woodpecker
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Male Black-cheeked Woodpecker

Great Kiskadee
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Great Kiskadee

Orange-billed Sparrow
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Orange-billed Sparrow

Streak-headed Woodcreeper
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Streak-headed Woodcreeper

Streak-headed Woodcreeper
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Streak-headed Woodcreeper

Immature Summer Tanager
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Immature Summer Tanager

Keel-billed Toucan
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Keel-billed Toucan

Plain-brown Woodcreeper
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Plain-brown Woodcreeper

Yellow-throated Toucan
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Yellow-throated Toucan

Plain-brown Woodcreeper
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Plain-brown Woodcreeper

Cinnamon Becard
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Cinnamon Becard

Cinnamon Becard
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Cinnamon Becard

Female Slaty-tailed Trogon
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Female Slaty-tailed Trogon

Female Slaty-tailed Trogon
with a big caterpillar
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Female Slaty-tailed Trogon
with a big caterpillar

Female Slaty-tailed Trogon
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Female Slaty-tailed Trogon

Male Slaty-tailed Trogon
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Male Slaty-tailed Trogon

Male Slaty-tailed Trogon
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Male Slaty-tailed Trogon