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Rich Hoyer, Gavin Bieber (gb) and Celeste Mountain Lodge (cml)
![We'll begin in the lush highlands of Cerro de la Muerte, where flowers and feeders at our lodge attract many birds...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4707%2F39595505974_d85741091d_o.jpg?)
We’ll begin in the lush highlands of Cerro de la Muerte, where flowers and feeders at our lodge attract many birds…
![...such as this Green Violetear... (gb)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4613%2F40262116182_b788f7569a_o.jpg?)
…such as this Green Violetear… (gb)
![...and along the trails at higher elevations, Collared Redstart is one of the more charming birds to be encountered... (gb)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4672%2F40262116092_7acdefbe4a_o.jpg?)
…and along the trails at higher elevations, Collared Redstart is one of the more charming birds to be encountered… (gb)
![...and where fruiting wild avocados occur, we'll look for Resplendent Quetzal.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4694%2F40262116122_30f26e3b5e_o.jpg?)
…and where fruiting wild avocados occur, we’ll look for Resplendent Quetzal.
![We travel in a comfortable Coaster bus...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4604%2F25436293007_6be9a1d9f8_o.jpg?)
We travel in a comfortable Coaster bus…
![...with some of the best drivers anywhere – helpful, courteous, hard working, and sharing our passion for birds and wildlife.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4750%2F40262115942_ddd6905aa4_o.jpg?)
…with some of the best drivers anywhere – helpful, courteous, hard working, and sharing our passion for birds and wildlife.
![On our way to Rancho Naturalista, we may bird Tapantí National Forest, a wet cloud forest that supports luxuriant vegetation such as this giant Gunnera.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4625%2F25436292947_a7aece2985_o.jpg?)
On our way to Rancho Naturalista, we may bird Tapantí National Forest, a wet cloud forest that supports luxuriant vegetation such as this giant Gunnera.
![The star attraction at Rancho Naturalista is the male Snowcap, whose forecrown glows an impossible white in the understory darkness...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4653%2F40262115812_09cca69f4b_o.jpg?)
The star attraction at Rancho Naturalista is the male Snowcap, whose forecrown glows an impossible white in the understory darkness…
![...but perched in a rare shaft of sunlight, a male Violet-crowned Woodnymph is also a sight to behold...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4749%2F40262115752_d34eb496e9_o.jpg?)
…but perched in a rare shaft of sunlight, a male Violet-crowned Woodnymph is also a sight to behold…
![...and even the relatively somber Brown Violetear has its own charm.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4625%2F25436292767_f4451553af_o.jpg?)
…and even the relatively somber Brown Violetear has its own charm.
![After morning birding on the veranda, a family-style breakfast at Rancho Naturalista is something to look forward to...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4719%2F25436292647_a1291cc45f_o.jpg?)
After morning birding on the veranda, a family-style breakfast at Rancho Naturalista is something to look forward to…
![...while Gray-headed Chachalacas take their breakfast just outside at the Rancho Naturalista birdfeeders.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4757%2F39595505014_42fdc5968c_o.jpg?)
…while Gray-headed Chachalacas take their breakfast just outside at the Rancho Naturalista birdfeeders.
![Our lodge in Tortuguero National Park features charming cabins amidst great birding habitat...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4748%2F39595504954_a29efda6fe_o.jpg?)
Our lodge in Tortuguero National Park features charming cabins amidst great birding habitat…
![...where Short-billed Pigeons are normally quite shy, but easier to spot in fruiting Cecropia...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4743%2F40262115432_ba9f5ed675_o.jpg?)
…where Short-billed Pigeons are normally quite shy, but easier to spot in fruiting Cecropia…
![...and Broad-billed Motmot is just one of the many species we’ll likely see.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4745%2F39595504844_a068909b97_o.jpg?)
…and Broad-billed Motmot is just one of the many species we’ll likely see.
![This passion flower brightens up the forest understory, attracting hermits and other 'traplining' hummingbirds.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4660%2F25436292477_13baf56bdd_o.jpg?)
This passion flower brightens up the forest understory, attracting hermits and other ‘traplining’ hummingbirds.
![We’ll spend time at another lowland rainforest lodge, this one farther inland...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4649%2F39595504754_d12faa0bb4_o.jpg?)
We’ll spend time at another lowland rainforest lodge, this one farther inland…
![...with much of the surrounding hillsides still cloaked in rainforest, and with a different mix of birds...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4668%2F25436292397_0591101537_b.jpg?)
…with much of the surrounding hillsides still cloaked in rainforest, and with a different mix of birds…
![...possibly including both of Costa Rica's macaw species, here a Great Green Macaw...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4709%2F25436292377_95b5a110ae_o.jpg?)
…possibly including both of Costa Rica’s macaw species, here a Great Green Macaw…
![...If we find a blooming giant Heliconia, we have a good chance of seeing Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer…](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4745%2F40262115132_48ef656957_o.jpg?)
…If we find a blooming giant Heliconia, we have a good chance of seeing Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer…
![...…while Black-throated Trogon could be just about anywhere along the trails.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4716%2F40262115052_8b8e0cf915_o.jpg?)
……while Black-throated Trogon could be just about anywhere along the trails.
![The imposing Great Curassow is elusive but unmistakable once seen....](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4665%2F39595504464_fa594ea8ac_o.jpg?)
The imposing Great Curassow is elusive but unmistakable once seen….
![,,,while White-ringed Flycatcher looks quite a bit like the more widespread Social Flycatcher.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4724%2F40307315431_71bc345ee7_o.jpg?)
,,,while White-ringed Flycatcher looks quite a bit like the more widespread Social Flycatcher.
![We’ll take time to enjoy other forest critters, such as this tiny but stunningly beautiful Strawberry Poison-dart Frog…](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4761%2F40262114902_50a26f9925_o.jpg?)
We’ll take time to enjoy other forest critters, such as this tiny but stunningly beautiful Strawberry Poison-dart Frog…
![…and this rarely seen metalmark, the Neglected Sarota.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4698%2F25436291957_a0b7eee254_o.jpg?)
…and this rarely seen metalmark, the Neglected Sarota.
![Our final destination is Celeste Mountain Lodge in the foothills of the volcano Tenorio...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4701%2F25436291917_dfbe01e4ab_o.jpg?)
Our final destination is Celeste Mountain Lodge in the foothills of the volcano Tenorio…
![...where most of our birding here will be along an excellent new trail system. (cml)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4627%2F40307315321_92d3f95988_o.jpg?)
…where most of our birding here will be along an excellent new trail system. (cml)
![Surprisingly common here, Keel-billed Toucan never fails to please...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4603%2F25436291767_4413349c3f_o.jpg?)
Surprisingly common here, Keel-billed Toucan never fails to please…
![...as does the Laughing Falcon, here surveying its favorite prey, snakes...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4713%2F39595504254_2d76e9d529_o.jpg?)
…as does the Laughing Falcon, here surveying its favorite prey, snakes…
![...while the less spectacular but charming Long-tailed Tyrant can be found where there is a natural tree cavity for its nest.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4655%2F25436291537_f5374e2a73_o.jpg?)
…while the less spectacular but charming Long-tailed Tyrant can be found where there is a natural tree cavity for its nest.
![This Brassia orchid is one of the exciting non-bird encounters we may have along the forest trails…](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4628%2F25436291687_02af3c0462_o.jpg?)
This Brassia orchid is one of the exciting non-bird encounters we may have along the forest trails…
![…as are these busy leafcutter ants, harvesting food for their underground fungus garden.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4697%2F25436291657_4ab4630006_o.jpg?)
…as are these busy leafcutter ants, harvesting food for their underground fungus garden.
![From the mountains to the coast, cloud forest to rain forest, this tour will be a memorable adventure.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4719%2F40307324111_21f9f45393_o.jpg?)
From the mountains to the coast, cloud forest to rain forest, this tour will be a memorable adventure.