I've just returned from a wonderful trip to Costa Rica where I spent a week touring the Pacific side of the country searching out the marvelous bird-life to be found there.
The bird below is considered by some to be the most beautiful bird in the world, and this picture, as fine as it is, doesn't fully capture the creature's beauty. It's a Resplendent Quetzal and they were flying around my cabin at Savegre Lodge each morning we were there.
It was truly a wonderful sight, but only one of the many that my travelling companion and I enjoyed throughout the week.
The photo was taken by Ralph Paonessa.
RLC