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Tapir Valley Nature Reserve @tapirvalley.bsky.social · May 24

Magenta-throated Woodstar (Philodice bryantae) is one of the special hummingbirds here at Tapir Valley.

Photo by @waxwingeco

A vibrant hummingbird hovers near pink flowers, showcasing its iridescent purple throat and slender body against a blurred green background.

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Tapir Valley Nature Reserve @tapirvalley.bsky.social · May 23

Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus)

Photo by @waxwingeco

The image shows a colorful bird with a striking yellow belly and a mix of dark and light feathers on its head, perched on a branch amid greenery.

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Tapir Valley Nature Reserve @tapirvalley.bsky.social · May 22

One of the most popular CostaRican snakes, Tapir Valley is a great place to see the Eyelash Viper (Bothriechis schlegelii)

The image shows a patterned snake resting on a textured surface, surrounded by lush green foliage. Its distinctive colors blend with the environment.

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Tapir Valley Nature Reserve @tapirvalley.bsky.social · May 21

Female Green Honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza)

The image features a vibrant green bird perched on a branch, showcasing its smooth feathers and curious expression against a blurred natural background.

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Tapir Valley Nature Reserve @tapirvalley.bsky.social · May 20

The Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer (Chalybura urochrysia) is a large hummingbird that loves the forest and riparian zone here at Tapir Valley.

The image shows a vibrant green hummingbird perched on a branch, with blurred green foliage in the background. Its feathers are iridescent and striking.

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Tapir Valley Nature Reserve @tapirvalley.bsky.social · May 19

A close view of a Bare-throated Tiger-Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum). Photo by @waxwingeco #TwitterNatureCommunity #birds #naturephotography #birdphotography

The image shows a close-up of a bird with distinctive brown and tan patterned feathers, standing among green reeds near water.

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Tapir Valley Nature Reserve @tapirvalley.bsky.social · May 18

Stejneger's Snail Sucker (Sibon longifrenis) is another one of our beautiful snakes that guests can see during our night walks.

Photo by @waxwingeco

The image shows a snake resting on a damaged leaf, blending well with its surroundings in a natural, dimly lit environment.

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Tapir Valley Nature Reserve @tapirvalley.bsky.social · May 17

White-nosed Coati (Nasua narica). These mammals are common at Tapir Valley and are related to racoons.

Photo by @waxwingeco

The image shows a close-up of a coati, a small mammal with a long snout and distinctive facial markings, surrounded by greenery.

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Tapir Valley Nature Reserve @tapirvalley.bsky.social · May 16

The Central American White-faced Capuchin (Cebus imitator) is our smallest monkey at Tapir Valley and you can hear them moving through the forest in groups. Photo by @mikemeltonphotography

The image shows a capuchin monkey perched on a branch surrounded by lush greenery. Its fur is predominantly light, with darker limbs and a curled tail.

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Tapir Valley Nature Reserve @tapirvalley.bsky.social · May 15

Crimson-collared Tanager (Ramphocelus sanguinolentus) at Tapir Valley.

Photo by @waxwingeco

The image features a striking bird with vibrant red and black plumage, perched on a branch. It has an intense expression and a stout beak.

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Tapir Valley Nature Reserve @tapirvalley.bsky.social · May 14

A male Yellow-throated Euphonia (Euphonia hirundinacea)

The image shows a vibrant bird with a blue head and bright yellow body, perched on a branch among green foliage.

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Tapir Valley Nature Reserve @tapirvalley.bsky.social · May 13

Central American Gulf Coast Toad (Incilius valliceps) is one of the many amphibians that we see during our night tours.

The image shows a brown and patterned frog sitting among green vegetation, blending well with its surroundings. Water droplets are visible on the leaves.

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Tapir Valley Nature Reserve @tapirvalley.bsky.social · May 12

Terciopelo (Bothrops asper), or the fer-de-lance, is one of the most venomous snakes in Costa Rica, and a snake that we see often on our night tours. Photo by @waxwingeco

The image shows a close-up of a snake's head, featuring textured scales and beads of water, highlighting its intricate details and natural beauty.

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Tapir Valley Nature Reserve @tapirvalley.bsky.social · May 11

Red-legged Honeycreepers (Cyanerpes cyaneus) are a common bird that we see here at Tapir Valley.

Photo by @waxwingeco #TwitterNatureCommunity #birds #naturephotography #birdphotography

A vibrant blue bird perched on a branch, featuring green accents on its head and wings, against a blurred green background.

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Tapir Valley Nature Reserve @tapirvalley.bsky.social · May 10

Red-eyed Tree Frog (Agalychnis callidryas) is one of the most popular species that our visitors see on our night tours at Tapir Valley.

The image features two colorful frogs with striking orange and blue markings, perched on a mossy branch in a dark setting.

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Tapir Valley Nature Reserve @tapirvalley.bsky.social · May 9

One of the most popular CostaRican snakes, Tapir Valley is a great place to see the Eyelash Viper (Bothriechis schlegelii)

The image shows a vibrant, patterned tree frog resting on green leaves, showcasing its distinctive yellow and black coloration.

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Tapir Valley Nature Reserve @tapirvalley.bsky.social · May 8

Red-eyed Tree Frog (Agalychnis callidryas) is one of the most popular species that our visitors see on our tours at Tapir Valley.

The image features a colorful frog perched on a green leaf, showcasing vibrant orange eyes and a blue and green body.

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Tapir Valley Nature Reserve @tapirvalley.bsky.social · May 7

Rufous-tailed Jacamar (Galbula ruficauda). These are common residents here at Tapir Valley.

Photo by @waxwingeco

The image shows a colorful bird perched on a branch, featuring vibrant green and blue plumage with a striking long beak, surrounded by lush greenery.

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Tapir Valley Nature Reserve @tapirvalley.bsky.social · May 6

Stejneger's Snail Sucker (Sibon longifrenis) is another one of our beautiful snakes that guests can see during our night walks.

Photo by @waxwingeco

The image shows a snake coiled on a mossy branch, featuring a striking pattern with shades of brown, black, and yellow. It's in a natural habitat.

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Tapir Valley Nature Reserve @tapirvalley.bsky.social · May 5

Bare-throated Tiger-Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum) hunting here at Tapir Valley. Photo by @waxwingeco #TwitterNatureCommunity #birds #naturephotography #birdphotography

The image shows a bird with a long beak and distinctive markings, poised near water with reeds in the background.

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Tapir Valley Nature Reserve @tapirvalley.bsky.social · May 4

Blue-throated Goldentail (Chlorestes eliciae) here at Tapir Valley.

The image features a colorful hummingbird perched on a green plant, showcasing its vibrant feathers and bright red beak against a blurred background.

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Tapir Valley Nature Reserve @tapirvalley.bsky.social · May 3

The Cydno Longwing (Heliconius cydno) is a lovely butterfly that inhabits the primary forest habitat here at Heliconias Rainforest Lodge. Photo by @mikemeltonphotography

The image shows a butterfly resting on a green leaf, featuring striking black, white, and orange patterns on its wings.

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Tapir Valley Nature Reserve @tapirvalley.bsky.social · May 2

Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani) here at Tapir Valley.

Photo by @waxwingeco

The image shows a colorful woodpecker perched on a tree, featuring a striking red and yellow crown with black and white patterned feathers.

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Tapir Valley Nature Reserve @tapirvalley.bsky.social · May 1

Blue-throated Goldentail (Chlorestes eliciae) here at Tapir Valley.

The image shows a colorful hummingbird perched on a green branch with vibrant feathers and a striking red bill.

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Tapir Valley Nature Reserve @tapirvalley.bsky.social · Apr 30

Olive Snouted Tree Frog (Scinax elaeochroa) is a very special frog that is found in Central America and one that we see here at Tapir Valley during our night tours.

Photo by @waxwingeco

The image shows a small frog perched on green leaves, with a light brown body and large, expressive eyes, showcasing its natural habitat.

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