Animals on the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
Brown Pelicans are abundant all along the coast of Costa Rica. It is a beautiful pastime to just sit and watch them fly in superb formations along the shore or plunge-dive for fish.
Frigate Birds are artistic flyers and are often
seen hanging motionless in the sky. Their feathers aren't waterproof so they often
harass gulls and terns until they release their catch.
The adult male is almost black while the much larger female has a white breast.
With over 1 m height Wood Storks are are the second tallest birds in Costa Rica exceeded only by the jabiru stork. Their plumage is white with black feathers unter their wings. They look odd with their unusual and bald head but they fly gracefully. The gregarious birds nest in dense colonies atop mangrove or other trees by the water. Wood storks are commun in the north of Costa Rica, especially around the Tempisque River.
White Ibises live in saltwater and freshwater habitats. They are often found in groups of birds probing for food in soft mud.
The sures bet to see large numbers of waterfowl is a visit to the Palo Verde National Park. It harbors Central Americas largest concentration of migratory aquatic birds.