Tour
Costa Rica Bird Behaviour Photo Tour
Run by Tropical Photo Tours · 10 days · Up to 8 people · Apr, Nov
About
A 10-day bird photography tour focused on behaviour: manakin courtship displays, highland hummingbirds and quetzals at Paraíso Quetzal, the Caribbean lowlands of Sarapiquí, and a king vulture hide at Boca Tapada, plus a river boat trip for sunbittern.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | Outside the window |
| Feb | Outside the window |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | In season |
| May | Outside the window |
| Jun | Outside the window |
| Jul | Outside the window |
| Aug | Outside the window |
| Sep | Outside the window |
| Oct | Outside the window |
| Nov | In season |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 November
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:18 | Night |
| 05:18 | 05:35 | Blue hour |
| 05:35 | 06:01 | Golden hour |
| 06:01 | 07:02 | Soft |
| 07:02 | 09:00 | Medium |
| 09:00 | 13:42 | Harsh |
| 13:42 | 15:41 | Medium |
| 15:41 | 16:42 | Soft |
| 16:42 | 17:08 | Golden hour |
| 17:08 | 17:25 | Blue hour |
| 17:25 | 24:00 | Night |
2.9 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.1 h | 4.5 h |
| Feb | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.2 h |
| Mar | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 5.8 h |
| Apr (window) | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 6.1 h |
| May | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.5 h | 6.1 h |
| Jun | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 6.0 h |
| Jul | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 6.1 h |
| Aug | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 6.1 h |
| Sep | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 5.9 h |
| Oct | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.6 h | 5.4 h |
| Nov (window) | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 4.0 h | 4.7 h |
| Dec | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.3 h | 4.2 h |
The trip
- Length
- 10 days
- Group size
- Up to 8 people
- Led by
- Supreet Sahoo
- Route
- Starts and ends in San José (SJO)
- Language
- English
Route
- San José
- Paraíso Quetzal Lodge
- San Gerardo de Dota
- Sarapiquí
- Boca Tapada
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding
- Baiting
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Costa Rica time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 06:02– | 17:05– | 11h 36m11 h 36 min | 59° |
| Feb | 06:00– | 17:17– | 11h 49m11 h 49 min | 68° |
| Mar | 05:47– | 17:20– | 12h 4m12 h 4 min | 78° |
| AprIn season | 05:30– | 17:19– | 12h 21m12 h 21 min | 90° |
| May | 05:19– | 17:21– | 12h 35m12 h 35 min | 81° |
| Jun | 05:20– | 17:28– | 12h 42m12 h 42 min | 77° |
| Jul | 05:27– | 17:33– | 12h 39m12 h 39 min | 79° |
| Aug | 05:31– | 17:26– | 12h 27m12 h 27 min | 86° |
| Sep | 05:30– | 17:09– | 12h 11m12 h 11 min | 83° |
| Oct | 05:29– | 16:52– | 11h 54m11 h 54 min | 71° |
| NovIn season | 05:35– | 16:42– | 11h 40m11 h 40 min | 61° |
| Dec | 05:49– | 16:48– | 11h 33m11 h 33 min | 57° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026