Chestnut-Colored Woodpecker The Chestnut-Colored Woodpecker: A Hidden Jewel of Caño Negro In the vast and ever-changing wetlands of Caño Negro, some wildlife encounters feel almost magical. Among them is the Chestnut-colored Woodpecker (Celeus castaneus)—a species that many birders dream of seeing, yet few encounter easily. Unlike more...
Slaty-tailed Trogon Slaty-tailed Trogon: One of the Quiet Jewels of Caño Negro In the dense green world surrounding Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge in northern Costa Rica, some birds announce themselves loudly, while others reveal themselves quietly. The Slaty-tailed Trogon (Trogon massena) belongs to the second group.This elegant...
Black-headed Trogon at Caño Negro Black-headed Trogon (Trogon melanocephalus) The Black-headed Trogon (Trogon melanocephalus) is one of the most visually striking tropical birds found from southern Mexico through Central America. With its bold black head, bright yellow belly, and electric turquoise eye ring, this species stands out...
A Living Wetland That Still Works Caño Negro Wetland: A Living Wetland That Still Works Not all wetlands still function the way they once did. Many have been drained, fragmented, or reduced to isolated patches of water surrounded by development.Caño Negro is different.Located in northern Costa Rica,...
Tiger Heron Bare-throated Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum) The Bare-throated Tiger Heron, locally known as Garza Tigre Garganta Desnuda, is one of Costa Rica’s most impressive wetland birds. Recognized for its powerful posture, cryptic plumage, and bare yellow-orange throat, this species thrives in well-preserved wetlands such as Caño...
Why Wetlands Matter Why Wetlands Matter: The Most Important Ecosystems You’ve Probably Overlooked Every year on February 2nd, the world celebrates International Wetlands Day. But wetlands don’t need just one day of attention — they need understanding, respect, and protection all year long.Often mistaken for “swamps” or...
Why Caño Negro Is a Photographer’s Dream All Year Round The Living Wetland Why Caño Negro Is a Photographer’s Dream All Year Round Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge is not a place you “visit once and check off a list.” It is a living system—constantly changing, constantly offering...
Photography in Caño Negro Nature and Birding Photography in Caño Negro, Costa Rica If you’re passionate about wildlife photography or simply love capturing the natural world, the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge in northern Costa Rica is a destination you can’t miss. Recognized as a Ramsar wetland of...
The Roseate Spoonbill The Roseate Spoonbill in Caño Negro: A Splash of Pink in the Wetlands Among the incredible variety of birds found in the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, few capture as much attention as the Roseate Spoonbill (Platalea ajaja). With its unmistakable pink plumage and...
Northern Jacana The Northern Jacana: The “Gallito de Agua” of Caño Negro When exploring the lush wetlands of Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, one of the most striking and curious birds you will encounter is the Northern Jacana (Jacana spinosa). Known locally as the “Gallito de agua” (literally...