A Few Costa Rican Predators

Besides the gringos on their downward slope of “the hill” there are lots of interesting lesser photographed predators in the tiny but nature packed Costa Rica. I managed to capture a few interesting specimens less food chain challenged then most.

These photographs were taken in a very out of the way place on the Nicoya Peninsula, when you put “out of the way” and Costa Rica together, imagine really out of the way.

I have been visiting this rich Central American country for several years and have always been impressed in every way, the culture, the warm people, the endless forests and wildlife, the adventure opportunities are abundant and I would recommend a visit to anyone. Costa Rica meaning rich coast was named by Columbus on account of the gold that was supposed to exist. The gold was never found but the name holds true to what the country is today, not wealthy in monetary riches but full to the brim in the things that matter.

Spotting an iguana always makes me excited and somewhat proud of myself. They are experts of disguise and hide among like coloured sticks, branches, rocks, etc. Their movements in short bird like stutters help put off motion noticing eyes such as mine. Make no mistake that the iguana can move when it wants to although I would estimate it only has a 70% chance of crossing a road safely. When running they remind me of a speed walking race, swinging their lizard feet in concentric circles to make the locomotion happen. Horizontal or vertical progress doesn’t seem to matter at all as they can climb a tree with the same effort as traversing short grass.  Like the Mona Lisa, no matter which direction you come from they are always looking at you.

 

 

This cranky little guy is a Roadside Hawk which is ironic considering the conditions of the roads in Costa Rica. Aptly but named without inspiration this hawk was found…on the side of one of the many dirt “roads” in Costa Rica’s west coast.

 

I loved the look of the Mangrove Black Hawk in the fading light of the afternoon. The reflection off the black plumage in contrast to the oranges in the beak and feet reminded me of a Terry’s Chocolate Orange, grip the sphere tightly in a conical grasp and hit something sold, your sister is exempt.

I hope I continue to find some hidden gems in my Lightroom library from CR.

 

Back at cha bro, back at cha.

 

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