Arenal Volcano

Our last port of call in Costa Rica was Arenal, the Volcano and Observation Lodge. At 5,437 feet, the Arenal Volcano looms large and ominous over the pastured green hillsides that surround its base. Although currently in a resting phase, Arenal remained the country’s most active volcano for the past 43 years. Its storied history is charged with eruptions – both major and minor – that have intimately affected the region and the people who live here.

 Bananaquit © John N Murphy

 Palm Tanager © John N Murphy

 Red-legged Honeycreeper male with female in the background © John N Murphy

 Crested Guan © John N Murphy

 Buff-throated Saltator © John N Murphy

 Faciated Tiger Heron © John N Murphy

 Dusky-capped Flycatcher © John N Murphy

 Tropical Pewee© John N Murphy

 Shinny Cowbird © John N Murphy

Black Phoebe © John N Murphy