Part Four

  1. Galleries
  2. Land Photos
  3. Central America
  4. Costa Rica
  5. 2021-04 Costa Rica with Van Os Photo Safaris
  6. Part Four
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  • Main Building
    Main Building
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, April 30, 2021
    2021-04-30#1664
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Foxglove
    Foxglove
    Digitalis purpurea
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, April 30, 2021
    2021-04-30#1665
    Larry L. Jackson
  • View
    View
    8,700 ft location has great views.
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, April 30, 2021
    2021-04-30#1666
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Poor Man's Umbrella
    Poor Man's Umbrella
    Gunnera insignis
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, April 30, 2021
    2021-04-30#1668
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cabin #5
    Cabin #5
    Our cabin.
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, April 30, 2021
    2021-04-30#1669
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mexican Snowballs
    Mexican Snowballs
    Echeveria elegans - surprising landscape succulent in this very wet location.
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, April 30, 2021
    2021-04-30#1671
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Resplendent Quetzal juvenile
    Resplendent Quetzal juvenile
    Pharomachrus mocinno - there were two juveniles. ISO 2,000 due to lower light conditions.
    Farm, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, April 30, 2021
    2021-04-30#0335
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Resplendent Quetzal male
    Resplendent Quetzal male
    Pharomachrus mocinno - major target species of the trip at ISO 4,000.
    Farm, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, April 30, 2021
    2021-04-30#0357
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Resplendent Quetzal male
    Resplendent Quetzal male
    Pharomachrus mocinno - feeding a small avocado to the juveniles at ISO 4,000.
    Farm, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, April 30, 2021
    2021-04-30#0360
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Resplendent Quetzal male
    Resplendent Quetzal male
    Pharomachrus mocinno - we were fortunate to have the parents brings food often, this another avocado at ISO 4,000.
    Farm, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, April 30, 2021
    2021-04-30#0380
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tarapaca Cabernet Sauvignon
    Tarapaca Cabernet Sauvignon
    A nice Chilean wine.
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, April 30, 2021
    2021-04-30#0300
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tarapaca Chardonnay
    Tarapaca Chardonnay
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, April 30, 2021
    2021-04-30#0310
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Photographers
    Photographers
    The owner of this location makes money by providing a covered photo location when there are juveniles in the nest.
    Farm, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#4221
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Resplendent Quetzal male
    Resplendent Quetzal male
    Pharomachrus mocinno - ISO 1,000.
    Farm, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#0823
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Photo spot
    Photo spot
    There is a protected tree trunk in the center of the photo where the Quetzal nest is located.
    Farm, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#3949
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Boy
    Boy
    Checking out the photographers - ISO 1,600.
    Farm, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#0830
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Resplendent Quetzal male
    Resplendent Quetzal male
    Pharomachrus mocinno - an insect this time in the best light at this location.
    Farm, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#0834
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Resplendent Quetzal male
    Resplendent Quetzal male
    Pharomachrus mocinno
    Farm, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#0859
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Resplendent Quetzal male
    Resplendent Quetzal male
    Pharomachrus mocinno - the parents were encouraging the juveniles to leave the nest.
    Farm, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#0876
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Resplendent Quetzal female
    Resplendent Quetzal female
    Pharomachrus mocinno - bringing another avocado.
    Farm, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#0923
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Flatweed
    Flatweed
    Hypochaeris radicata
    Farm, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#2406
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fiery-throated Hummingbird male
    Fiery-throated Hummingbird male
    Panterpe insignis
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#0971
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fiery-throated Hummingbird male
    Fiery-throated Hummingbird male
    Panterpe insignis - displaying the fiery throat.
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#0995
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Volcano Hummingbird (Talamanca) female
    Volcano Hummingbird (Talamanca) female
    Selasphorus flammula
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#1010
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ruby-throated Hummingbird female
    Ruby-throated Hummingbird female
    Archilochus colubris - best guess.
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#1055
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red Angel's Trumpet
    Red Angel's Trumpet
    Brugmansia sanguinea
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#1083
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Magnificent Hummingbird male
    Magnificent Hummingbird male
    Eugenes fulgens
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#1086
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Magnificent Hummingbird male
    Magnificent Hummingbird male
    Eugenes fulgens
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#1102
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Magnificent Hummingbird male
    Magnificent Hummingbird male
    Eugenes fulgens
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#1141
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Magnificent Hummingbird male
    Magnificent Hummingbird male
    Eugenes fulgens
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#1148
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Volcano Hummingbird (Talamanca) male
    Volcano Hummingbird (Talamanca) male
    Selasphorus flammula
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#1186
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black-eyed Susan Vine
    Black-eyed Susan Vine
    Thunbergia alata - ISO 5,000.
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#1210
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Long-tailed Silky-flycatcher
    Long-tailed Silky-flycatcher
    Ptilogonys caudatus - there were several of these birds near our cabin.
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#1213
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Long-tailed Silky-flycatcher
    Long-tailed Silky-flycatcher
    Ptilogonys caudatus
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#1222
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sooty Thrush
    Sooty Thrush
    Turdus nigrescens - adult feeding a juvenile.
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#1240
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bolivian Fuchsia
    Bolivian Fuchsia
    Fuchsia boliviana
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#1256
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Large-footed Finch
    Large-footed Finch
    Pezopetes capitalis
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#1259
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fuchsia 'Snow Burner'
    Fuchsia 'Snow Burner'
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#1263
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rufous-collared Sparrow
    Rufous-collared Sparrow
    Zonotrichia capensis
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#1272
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Resplendent Quetzal male
    Resplendent Quetzal male
    Pharomachrus mocinno - the juvenile is taking the avocado from the male. ISO 5,000
    Farm, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#1293
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Resplendent Quetzal male
    Resplendent Quetzal male
    Pharomachrus mocinno - ISO 5,000
    Farm, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#1303
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Resplendent Quetzal male
    Resplendent Quetzal male
    Pharomachrus mocinno - ISO 5,000
    Farm, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#1317
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Resplendent Quetzal male
    Resplendent Quetzal male
    Pharomachrus mocinno - ISO 5,000
    Farm, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#1337
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Resplendent Quetzal male
    Resplendent Quetzal male
    Pharomachrus mocinno - ISO 5,000
    Farm, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#1338
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Resplendent Quetzal female
    Resplendent Quetzal female
    Pharomachrus mocinno - looks like a dragonfly for the juveniles.  ISO 5,000
    Farm, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#1357
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Resplendent Quetzal female
    Resplendent Quetzal female
    Pharomachrus mocinno - the juveniles left the nest the next morning.
    Farm, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#1406
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rain
    Rain
    Thank goodness for the covered photo location.
    Farm, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 1, 2021
    2021-05-01#2625
    Larry L. Jackson
  • View
    View
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1687
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bromeliads
    Bromeliads
    Androlepis skinneri - this tree is loaded with bromeliads.
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1690
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Volcano Hummingbird (Talamanca) female
    Volcano Hummingbird (Talamanca) female
    Selasphorus flammula - ISO 8,000
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1465
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lesser Violetear
    Lesser Violetear
    Colibri cyanotus - ISO 8,000
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1512
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fiery-throated Hummingbird male
    Fiery-throated Hummingbird male
    Panterpe insignis - ISO 4,000
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1533
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Magnificent Hummingbird male
    Magnificent Hummingbird male
    Eugenes fulgens - ISO 4,000
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1563
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Magnificent Hummingbird male
    Magnificent Hummingbird male
    Eugenes fulgens - ISO 4,000
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1567
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Busy Hummingbird Feeder
    Busy Hummingbird Feeder
    ISO 3,200
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1691
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Magnificent Hummingbirds
    Magnificent Hummingbirds
    Eugenes fulgens - female being displaced by a male. ISO 4,000
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1582
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mountain Thrush
    Mountain Thrush
    Turdus plebejus - not sure what the bird is eating.
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1603
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red Angel's Trumpet
    Red Angel's Trumpet
    Brugmansia sanguinea
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1606
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fiery-throated Hummingbird
    Fiery-throated Hummingbird
    Panterpe insignis - probably a male.
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1614
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Decorative Waterwheel
    Decorative Waterwheel
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1696
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mexican Snowballs
    Mexican Snowballs
    Echeveria elegans
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1697
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cabin #8
    Cabin #8
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1699
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black-billed Nightingale-Thrush
    Black-billed Nightingale-Thrush
    Catharus gracilirostris
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1617
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black-billed Nightingale-Thrush
    Black-billed Nightingale-Thrush
    Catharus gracilirostris - a lighter colored individual.
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1620
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cabin #7
    Cabin #7
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1700
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bumblebee
    Bumblebee
    uncertain id visiting an Azalea flower.
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1626
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bumblebee
    Bumblebee
    smaller type visiting a Foxglove flower.
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1632
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cabin #6
    Cabin #6
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1703
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cabin #5
    Cabin #5
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1704
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Clouds
    Clouds
    More rain coming. No surprise.
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1705
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bromeliad
    Bromeliad
    Androlepis skinneri
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1636
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mexican Snowballs
    Mexican Snowballs
    Echeveria elegans - with flowers.
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1708
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Forest
    Forest
    Definitely a rainforest.
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1712
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bug
    Bug
    No id could be found.
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1715
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grass maybe
    Grass maybe
    Looks like a species of Liriope.
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1716
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fern
    Fern
    Can't find an id.
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1717
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lichen
    Lichen
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1718
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lichen
    Lichen
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1648
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lichen
    Lichen
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1651
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Poor Man's Umbrella
    Poor Man's Umbrella
    Gunnera insignis
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1724
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Montbretia
    Montbretia
    Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1656
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shrubby Fuchsia
    Shrubby Fuchsia
    Fuchsia paniculata
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1659
    Larry L. Jackson
  • LED Bulb
    LED Bulb
    Unique bulb.
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1725
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Echeveria Basket
    Echeveria Basket
    Best guess id.
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1726
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Jade Plant
    Jade Plant
    Crassula ovata
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1727
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Burro's Tail
    Burro's Tail
    Sedum morganianum
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1731
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sedum Flowers
    Sedum Flowers
    Best guess id, sometimes called Stonecrop.
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1662
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red & Violet Fuchsia
    Red & Violet Fuchsia
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1667
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Yellow Kalanchoe
    Yellow Kalanchoe
    Kalanchoe grandiflora
    Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1732
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sign
    Sign
    Arriving in the rain after a really nice drive in lush mountains.
    Savegre Hotel, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1733
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Room #135
    Room #135
    At 7,200 ft in the lush Savegre River valley.
    Savegre Hotel, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1734
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Landscaping
    Landscaping
    A massive expansion in the last two years.
    Savegre Hotel, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1735
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Golden Angel's Trumpet
    Golden Angel's Trumpet
    Brugmansia aurea
    Savegre Hotel, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1739
    Larry L. Jackson
  • First Hydroelectric Plant 1981
    First Hydroelectric Plant 1981
    Savegre Hotel, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1740
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Jade Plant variety
    Jade Plant variety
    Crassula ovata
    Savegre Hotel, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1742
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mexican Hat
    Mexican Hat
    Echeveria shaviana
    Savegre Hotel, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1743
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Geranium
    Geranium
    Pelargonium x hortorum - with a Hummingbird.
    Savegre Hotel, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1744
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Golden Angel's Trumpet
    Golden Angel's Trumpet
    Brugmansia aurea
    Savegre Hotel, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1745
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Trout Farm
    Trout Farm
    Savegre Hotel, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1746
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Savegre River
    Savegre River
    Savegre Hotel, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, May 2, 2021
    2021-05-02#1748
    Larry L. Jackson