Little Blue Heron, Rio Tarcoles, Costa Rica

Little Blue Heron, Rio Tarcoles, Costa Rica - Little Blue Heron
Bridge over Rio Tarcoles on Route 34, Costa Rica (January 2015)

The bridge was a convenient stopping point on the journey from San Jose to Manuel Antonio. It is well-known for the American Crocodiles which sun themselves on the banks of the river beneath the bridge. After crossing the bridge, Route 34 runs alongside the Parque Nacional Carara.

Status is listed as Least Concern. For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Little blue heron / Wikipedia
Little Blue Heron Egretta caerulea / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / Little Blue Heron Egretta caerulea
Cornell Lab of Ornithology / Little Blue Heron Egretta caerulea

Shooting Time 10:28
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/500
Av(Aperture Value) 5.6
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 200


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