I would love to go back, although next time, I hope I can survey the more remote parts of the reserve to look for ground-cuckoo, Gray-headed Piprites, and various other rare species. It’s a pain to see no matter where you go but since we had two different birds in one day, and the trails access lots of suitable habitat, seeing the monklet at La Marta is a fair bet than many other sites. Lanceolated Monklet: Saving the best for last, um, yes, based on this past weekend, La Marta might be the best site for this species in Costa Rica. Tawny-chested Flycatcher- fairly common on the road near the buildings!Īlthough we did not see Sunbittern, nor Tiny Hawk, both of these are regular at La Marta. Uncommon species: Speaking of rare birds, these are some of the “good” ones we saw or heard among species already mentioned: Limited time kept us on trails much closer to the HQ, and those were good enough but I wouldn’t be surprised if the ones way back in the reserve hosted rarities like Black-banded Woodcreeper, Sharpbill, and many other uncommon species. I suspect this affects the avifauna somewhat but maybe not too much because it’s connected to large areas of mature, native forest, and the back trails access more of that habitat. All of the trails go through forest, a fair bit of which is habitat that has grown back over a hundred years and includes many non-native Poro trees. Lots of trails in good habitat: This is one of the few places I have seen in Costa Rica that have kilometers of trails. Rooms are shared, mattresses are thin, there aren’t any mosquito nets, and the water is cold but it doesn’t cost much! Meals can also be arranged for a good deal, and camping is possible. Contact them for updated road conditions.īasic lodging and camping: If you want to stay there, the accommodation is cheap but very basic. Although there are time when the entrance road might require four wheel drive, for the most part, it is easy enough with a regular car. Pretty easy access: La Marta is accessed by a road from the town of Pejibaye. I was very pleased to finally get a shot of this uncommon probable endemic split. Other tanagers: Fruiting trees are also visited by Emerald, Speckled, Black and Yellow, Bay-headed, and other tanagers including the uncommon chlorospingus formerly known as the Ash-throated Bush-Tanager. This is probably the most common species at the site. Tawny-crested Tanagers: Yes, they can be seen elsewhere but the high numbers at La Marta put them first in terms of expectations. This place is “ La Marta Refuge” and if you feel like seeing lots of birds for a bargain, I recommend it, absolutely. I was at one such site last weekend and given the number of uncommon species we encountered, level of avian activity, and trail mileage, it was an excellent bargain. In Costa Rica, although there are public places that lack gates and require no entrance fee, the best and most accessible places for birding are in private and public reserves. Sure, we could try and see them on our own, but with more birds restricted to national parks and protected areas, paying to have better chances at more species has become a common necessity. This varies by region and nation, but is why we have to pay entrance fees and guides to see birds like Philippine Eagle, wood-quails, and countless other species. But, the modern realities of overpopulation and big money interests that view conservation as a hindrance to short term gain continue to result in fewer birds and even fewer places to see them. It would be if we still lived in a world with abundant habitat and biodiversity because there would be easier access to more birds. Saving Earth Britannica Presents Earth’s To-Do List for the 21st Century.I wish I could say that birding is always free.100 Women Britannica celebrates the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment, highlighting suffragists and history-making politicians.COVID-19 Portal While this global health crisis continues to evolve, it can be useful to look to past pandemics to better understand how to respond today.Student Portal Britannica is the ultimate student resource for key school subjects like history, government, literature, and more.This Time in History In these videos, find out what happened this month (or any month!) in history.La cola de la marta mide aproximadamente 25 centmetros.The tail of the pine marten is approximately 25 centimeters long. #WTFact Videos In #WTFact Britannica shares some of the most bizarre facts we can find. La marta hizo su manida en un rbol hueco.The marten made its den in a hollow tree.Demystified Videos In Demystified, Britannica has all the answers to your burning questions.Britannica Classics Check out these retro videos from Encyclopedia Britannica’s archives. Britannica Explains In these videos, Britannica explains a variety of topics and answers frequently asked questions.
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