We have been in the Dry Season and have had month after month of warm sunshine, gentle breezes, and dry weather…and no mosquitoes. Just gorgeous. Yes, a little warm now and then—this is the tropics!

From our peaceful (calm but not quiet) patio there is a constant purr of the river, and every now and then, the sounds and movements of critters.

Here is a good-looking Hoffman’s woodpecker, a sophisticated monkey, a trump-colored lizard, a giant crab spider on the hunt, and a patient hawk awaiting some action.








 


Here is a curious coatimundi exploring our deck, a palm tanager ready for flight, a playful squirrel, and a bare-throat heron on the prowl for lunch.









Here is an almost tame motmot being fed lunch by Jan. Now is mating season and this summer tanager is becoming more vibrant every day.





Having nothing to do with mating season, here is Toby charging his batteries for another walk.



Here is a pic of a colorful store that we frequent when looking for the perfect gift.



Of course no matter what the season, things would be out of balance without one of Jan’s flower displays.



Now we welcome the Rainy Season.

It’s a great time to be in Costa Rica!
 

Tags: Atenas, Wildlife Photography, Bird Photography, Pet Photography, Nature Photography