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Lizards All Around

June 14, 2009 2 comments

There are many types of anoles, a type of lizard that we commonly find around our gardens.  This one is the green anole, looking quite curious in a patch of hibiscus.  That green color is the exact color as the surrounding leaves!
The photo below is of a canopy anole (Norops lemurinus) that was found in [...]

Frogs in Our Garden

June 14, 2009 Comments Off

This photo shows a frog that was found near the small constructed pond in C & J gardens.  Numerous frog species can be heard during the night at our pond in Playa Chiquita.

Sloth sighting

June 14, 2009 Comments Off

Take a look at this three-toed sloth seen just down the road from C & J Cabinas in Playa Chiquita!  Both two- and three-toed sloths are found here, and you will be very lucky if you get to see one.  This is because sloths live in the trees, and only come down once a week [...]

Banana Feast!

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Check out this red legged honeycreeper found feasting on a bunch of ripening bananas in the C & J gardens! This honeycreeper is joined by another bird species, and species interaction is a common sight here at C & J Cabinas. Playa Chiquita is an excellent spot for bird watching, because many different Costa Rican bird species [...]