Peek-a-boo A Plain Prinia (Prinia inornata) peaks from behind a bush.30 Blog link in bio (theaimlessalbatross.com) #travelphotography #traveldiaries #travel #travelwriter #travelblogger #theaimlessalbatross #wildlife #wildlifephotgraphy #nature #birds #birding #srilanka #lka

Limpkin (Aramus guarauna) at Cano Negro. Limpkin's diet consists largely of Apple Snails an invasive species of snails that have been introduced to tropical regions outside of Americas. Blog link in bio (theaimlessalbatross.com) #theaimlessalbatross #birding #costarica #limpkin

Green Heron (Butorides virescens) is named such because of the green sheen on its wings. In my opinion, "chestnut collared heron" would have been a way more descriptive name! Blog link in bio (theaimlessalbatross.com) #theaimlessalbatross #solotravel #birds #birding #costarica

Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) is probably the one animal you can be guaranteed to be spotted in La Fortuna/Arenal. But there's more where this photo came from ;) Blog link in bio (theaimlessalbatross.com) #theaimlessalbatross #solotravel ##natgeo #wildlife #nature #costarica

Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) sub-adult. My trip through Cano Negro wildlife reserve had many spottings of these guys, Basilisks and Caimans. . . Blog link in bio (theaimlessalbatross.com) #theaimlessalbatross #solotravel #natgeo #wildlife #wildlifephotgraphy #nature #costarica

As they get mature Green Iguanas (Iguana iguana) develop more prominent dewlaps and spines on their back. Blog link in bio (theaimlessalbatross.com) #theaimlessalbatross #solotravel #wildlife #costarica

Black Collared Hawk (Busarellus nigricollis). It is always nice to see a bird of prey. I think there is something about the way they look, piercing, ferocious, yet graceful. Blog link in bio (theaimlessalbatross.com) #theaimlessalbatross #solotravel #birds #birding #costarica

Anhingas (Anhinga anhinga) spread through central and northern part of South Americas and are actually a Darter species. Blog link in bio (theaimlessalbatross.com) #theaimlessalbatross #solotravel #wildlifephotgraphy #nature #birds #birding #birdsofinstagram #costarica

If you've watched Pirates of the Carribean, you'd have come across this guy! Panamanian White-Faced Capuchin (Cebus imitator) looks on as we float by in Cano Negro. Blog link in bio (theaimlessalbatross.com) #theaimlessalbatross #wildlife #wildlifephotgraphy #nature #costarica

All sub-species of Geoffroy's Spider Monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi) are either endangered or critically endangered. I was lucky to see a small family in by boat tour in Cano Negro. Blog link in bio (theaimlessalbatross.com) #theaimlessalbatross #solotravel #costarica

Calls of Howler Monkeys have been called terrifying. But if you know the jungle, it's the silence you fear. A Mantled Howler (Alouatta palliata) rests on a tree branch. Blog link in bio (theaimlessalbatross.com) #travel#exotictravel #theaimlessalbatross #solotravel #costarica

Agoutis (Dasyprocta punctata) are quite shy creatures who hide in the undergrowth of the forest. We were quite lucky to spot this one when it came wandering around to where we were. . . Blog link in bio (theaimlessalbatross.com) . . . #theaimlessalbatross #costarica

An Uhrig's Slider (Trachemys venusta uhrigi) watches as we float by. Blog link in bio (theaimlessalbatross.com) #travelphotography #traveldiaries #travel #travelwriter #travelblogger #exotictravel #travelgram #wanderlust #theaimlessalbatross #costarica #slider #turtle

A family of Common Vampire Bats (Desmodus rotundus) resting on a tree branch. Once we got close enough, we were delighted to see that one of them was even carrying a baby! Blog link in bio (theaimlessalbatross.com) #theaimlessalbatross #costarica #bats #vampirebats

Yellow Bellied Flycatcher (Empidonax flaviventris). It is usually easy to identify a bird belonging to flycatcher families, they tend to stay in the shaded parts of the forests and have large eyes. Blog link in bio (theaimlessalbatross.com) #theaimlessalbatross #costarica

A Keel-Billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus) looks on from its nest in a tree cavity. Blog link in bio (theaimlessalbatross.com) #travelphotography #traveldiaries #travel #travelwriter #travelblogger #exotictravel #theaimlessalbatross #birdsofinstagram #costarica #toucan

Keep your eyes peeled in the jungle! 🌿 We stumbled upon this stunning Costa Rican Redleg Tarantula (Megaphobema mesomelas) right on the walking path in Monteverde Cloud Forest. 🕷️✨ Blog link in bio (theaimlessalbatross.com) #theaimlessalbatross

The Jesus Christ Lizard! We were very lucky to spot a couple of Plumed Basilisks (Basiliscus plumifrons) in the Cano Negro river. Unfortunately none of them walked on water for us... Blog link in bio (theaimlessalbatross.com) #theaimlessalbatross #costarica #basilisk

Hey there! A Spectacled Caimen (Caiman crocodilus) watches curiously as we float by. Blog link in bio (theaimlessalbatross.com) #travelphotography #theaimlessalbatross #solotravel #wildlife #wildlifephotgraphy #nature #costarica #caimans

Boat-billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearius). . . Blog link in bio (theaimlessalbatross.com) . . . #theaimlessalbatross #solotravel #natgeo #wildlife #wildlifephotgraphy #nature #birds #birding #birdsofinstagram #costarica