{"id":12958,"date":"2012-06-30T08:00:28","date_gmt":"2012-06-30T06:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/?p=12958"},"modified":"2019-12-22T22:27:34","modified_gmt":"2019-12-22T09:27:34","slug":"costa-rica-a-holiday-with-nature-part-3-of-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/costa-rica-a-holiday-with-nature-part-3-of-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Costa Rica, a Holiday with Nature, Part 3 of 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Arenal Observatory Lodge has several feeders to attract birds and they did their job. I was able to photograph honeycreepers, tanagers, oropendola, woodpeckers and more.<\/p>\n

The bird feeders also attracted White-nosed Coatis which fed on the scraps. These bold creatures would walk right into the restaurant if given a chance.<\/p>\n

There is an extensive trail system at the Lodge which provides more opportunities to spot wildlife and different views of the volcano.<\/p>\n

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Arenal Volcano, from Arenal Observatory Lodge, Coata Rica<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n

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Black-cheeked Woodpecker, Arenal Observatory Lodge, Coata Rica<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n

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Red-legged Honeycreeper, Arenal Observatory Lodge, Coata Rica<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Montezuma Oropendola, Arenal Observatory Lodge, Coata Rica<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n

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Chestnut-headed Oropendola, Arenal Observatory Lodge, Coata Rica<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n

The Lodge has a large observation deck overlooking Arenal Lake. I’m ending this trip report by sharing a sunset over Arenal Lake.<\/p>\n

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Sunset over Arenal Lake, from Arenal Observatory Lodge, Coata Rica<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n

Costa Rica is a great country to visit if you are a nature photographer, birder, or just a fan of the natural world. I hope you have enjoyed this brief three-part recap of our recent Holiday with Nature in Costa Rica. My plan is to return to Costa Rica in December 2012 to see if I can get some better photos on a photo tour led by a professional photographer.<\/p>\n

For over 100 more photos from this trip go to http:\/\/dongettywildlifephotography.com\/p445168888<\/p>\n

To go back to part 1 of this trip report go to http:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/?p=12891<\/p>\n

For part 2 go to http:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/?p=12922<\/p>\n

Don Getty http:\/\/www.dongettywildlifephotography.com\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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