When it comes to birdwatching in the jungles of Costa Rica, wildlife can be much more active on some days than others. This particular day, we had more luck than any other. The aptly-named Villa Toucan provides an ideal perch for viewing several varieties of exotic birds, with the keel-billed toucan being the star of the show. These birds are well-renowned throughout the region for their large, vivid beaks that stand out against the rainforest backdrop. I was lucky enough to capture several images of two keel-billed toucans exchanging pleasantries on their favorite tree branch.
On the same day, we also went on a snorkeling tour of the spectacular coastline near Manzanillo.
A boat picked us up on the beach near the central portion of town and we were taken along the coastline to a beautiful spot called Playa Paulo Mena. From there, I swam out of the clear, shallow water to the beginning of the reef. We saw large schools of medium-sized fish, abundant brain corals, and all kinds of underwater biodiversity. I am always amazed by the whole concept of a “second world” existing beneath the surface of the water every time I go snorkeling or scuba diving.
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