Hi. I just joined today, thanks to a fellow birder from Ashville, NC advising of this site. I am heading to Costa Rica the last week of December and hope that I can use this site to get some contacts, tips, guides, etc. I am looking forward to a good winter of birding here in Florida too. Maybe a Snowy Owl will turn up again this year (apparently there's indications that it may be a good year for irruptions). Regardless, I plan on getting out birding most weekends. Happy Birding everyone! Have a great holiday season.