An Elegant Aerial Ballet!

One of the most exciting things about living in Costa Rica is that the simplest outing to the bank and grocery store can turn into an afternoon of the most engrossing entertainment!  Of course when you are as adventuresome as we are you tend to stray off the beaten path to explore for new and interesting sites.

On this day as we were taking care of those daily tasks we came upon a group of Pelicans in the bay at Los Suenos.  I had actually ventured over to take a photo of the beautiful cove and the waves crashing on the rocks.  And there they were....these massive birds with their long beautiful bills gracefully sitting on the water.  They did not sit long and as they lifted up my first thought was that they were going to fly away.  And then the show began...........

They would fly in a circular pattern with the grace of an elegant aerial ballet and then pause midair and plunge down into the water.  After resting there momentarily they would repeat the show again and again!  It was so fascinating that I could not stop watching and clicking away!  We watched for quiet a while and I wondered just how long they could continue this intriguing pattern of flight.  I assume that they were feasting on the fish of the sea with each swoop.

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There is just something so peaceful about a bird in flight.  

I hope that you enjoyed the "dance" as much as we did! 

 

A Birdwatchers Paradise!

We have a beautiful plant in our yard that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and I have tried to get a pic of one .....but  every time I get there they are gone.

Today we were just hanging around the house with all the doors and windows open letting the cool and balmy Pacific breezes blow through the house.

I walked into the bedroom to get something and was greeted by a flying object that zoomed past my head!  

This beautiful little hummingbird had flown right into the house and was most distraught with not being able to find the way out.   So off I went to grab my camera in hopes of capturing the moment.

The poor little thing flew back and forth from one curtain rod to the other and wore herself out to the point where when she landed on the headboard we  scooped her up for transport back to nature and the great outdoors! (Yes, I called her a she....something so beautiful would just have to be a girl!)

Confinement does play a role in allowing for capturing photos of your subject so while in flight I was able to get some really good pictures of our new feathered friend!

BYE BYE BIRDIE!  I am so sorry for your stressful experience.....but thank you for the photo op!
Hopefully we will find you again feasting on the sweet nectar of our butterfly bush!