Three Pacific Screech Owls greeted us as we left the hotel this morning to start the day. Like yesterday, it was cloudy and rainy so we decided to head over to the Santa Rosa National Park, which became a historical landmark in 1971. It is the site of the Battle of Santa Rosa and where Costa Rican independence was won. We walked through parts of mature dry forest to search for birds. We even found howler monkeys hunkered down to wait out the rain.
Howler Monkey
Roadside Hawk being bombed by a White-lored Gnatcatcher
Elegant Trogon
Plain-capped Starthroat
Yellow-Naped Parrots
We wrapped up the day by visiting the hotel’s Volcanic Mud Hot Springs and dinner at a Curubandé restaurant where we tried various local dishes.
There are optional morning and night walks each day. I opted to go on tonight’s walk.
Memos for Me 