White-tipped Sicklebill
A White-tipped Sicklebill (Eutoxeres aquila) with RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser demonstrating their co-evolution with their primary feeding flower Centropogon granulosa. The hummingbirds get to enjoy the nectar of the flower while serving its purpose as a pollinator for these plants. Nature is staggeringly awesome!
Read MoreWall of Rainforest
Here’s an early morning look into the entrance of Rara Avis Preserve, what photographer RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser always calls a breathtaking gaze at the entrance to a wall of rainforest. It is especially beautiful to look at on a cool, wet and cloudy March day.
Read MoreFer-de-Lance
Meet my new friend. I call him ‘fluffy’. He likes to hang out on the same trail that our students used to get to their study plots in Rara Avis Rainforest Preserve. I did not like that. I tried to reason with him. He did not like that. Then I relocated him. He did not like that either – as you can tell he is waiting for my next move… Even though he’s a grumpy Fer-de-Lance, we’re still friends… Twan Leenders RTPI President
Read MoreRufous-eyed Brook Tree Frog
Happy Frog Friday to you with this Rufous-eyed Brook Tree Frog (Duellmanohyla rufioculis) as shot by RTPI President Twan Leenders. He is hurriedly trying to meet the deadline for his forthcoming Amphibians of Costa Rica – a Field Guide with over 200 species, 500 plus pages, and hundreds of fantastic photos like this one.
Read MoreRed-webbed Tree Frog (Hypsiboas rufitelus)
Take a look at this unreal shot of an unbelievable pair of eyes on this Red-webbed Tree Frog (Hypsiboas rufitelus) by RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser. This is one of those photos that transports you all the way to Costa Rica from the comfort of your screen.
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