DustinMurrayphotography
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I am planning my 3rd trip to Costa Rica, but first one with an emphasis on birding. I am a photographer, and I like to spend time in one or two locations, and really get to know them in order to get quality photos. Also I like to go when they are not over run by bird groups. My tentative plan is to do three days at the Arenal observatory lodge then head to the La Selva research station for 7 nights. My main question I have is regarding the month of september. There are few reports in cloudbirders as well as ebird regarding these areas at this time of year. Has anyone birded these areas in September?. I understand the majority of people might be put off by the rainy season, but in my experience finding wildlife in the rainy season is easier. Nocturnal animals are more active then. Is there anyone who has found these areas less productive this time of year? Or is it just the rain or other reasons I have not taken into account? As for the research station at the La selva. I have done a fair amount of budget traveling and backpacking so I am not the least bit concerned about the accommodations or the quality of food. Just looking a place with lots of trails that I could use independently. Birds are a priority, but also mammals and reptiles as well.
Thanks
Dustin-
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Dustin-