Arenal Oasis
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We depart from the hotel at 5:15 am to arrive that Arenal Oasis trail by 5:30 am, the perfect time for observing birds. Arenal Oasis is a small wildlife refuge with a rainforest trail which combines open and reforested areas. In addition to bird watching, Arenal Oasis offers a butterfly farm and terrariums with amphibian and reptile species.
Among the most frequently observed are: Pasarini’s Tanager (Ramphocelus passerinii), Buff –throated Saltador (Saltator maximu), Bananaquit (Coereba flaveola), Wood Thrush (hylocichla mustelina), Common Tody- flycatcher (Todirostrum cinereum). |
Here you can observe other less common species as well such as: purple and green Nymph Hummingbirds (Thalurania colombica), the black and white owl (CICC nigrolineata), Black throated Wren (Thryothorus atrogularis),Greenheaded Trojan (Trogon rufus), Streakheaded Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes souleyetii) Broad billed Motmot (Electron platyrhynchun) and the Barred Antshrike (Thamnophilus doliatus). Both male and female of this species are amazing birds often found near army ant colonies, since the ants consume up to 15 thousand insects a day, allowing these beautiful birds to easily find food. This commensalism relationship benefits the birds without affecting the ants.
Other attractive species present on the grounds include: Royal flycatcher (Onychorhynchus coronatus) a very beautiful bird, especially the male which has a large bright colored crest, Ovenbirds (Seiurus aurocapilla), White Ruffed Manakin, and the Brown hooded Parrot (Pionopsitta haematotis).
Duration: 4 hours of trail time, including a 20 minute break for juice, coffee, and sandwiches to keep your energy level up.
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What to Bring: Comfortable Clothing, Costa Rican Bird books, poncho, Insect Repellent and Binoculars |
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What’s included?: Transportation, Arenal Oasis Entrance free, Specialized Guide, Bottled water, Juice, coffee, and sandwiches..
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