Esther's photos with the keyword: Tortuguera

Tortuguera in Costa Rica is only accesible by boat so all deliveries, including appliances, are brought in over water. AIMG_0802

The Northern Jacana or Northern Jaçana (Jacana spinosa) is a wader which is a resident breeder from coastal Mexico to western Panama, and on Cuba, Jamaica and Hispaniola. It sometimes breeds in Texas, USA, and has also been recorded on several occasions as a vagrant in Arizona [1]. The jacanas are a group of wetland birds, which are identifiable by their huge feet and claws which enable them to walk on floating vegetation in the shallow lakes that are their preferred habitat. They are found worldwide within the tropical zone. In Jamaica this bird is also known as the 'Jesus bird', as it appears to walk on water.[1] Jacana is Linnæus' scientific Latin spelling of the Brazilian Portuguese jaçanã, pronounced [ʒasaˈnɐ̃], from the Tupi name of the bird en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Jacana AIMG_0920

This tiny lizard would be completely camouflaged if he had chosen to rest upon the green foliage instead of the white flower bract. AIMG_0794

The Green Ibis is a wading bird that lives in wooded swamps and wet forest habitats. AIMG_0839

The Pacific coast in Tortuguero, Costa Rica is undeveloped and is the breeding ground for sea turtles. AIMG_0986

Spider monkey mom and baby, Tortuguero, Costa Rica. AIMG_0938

Spider monkey, Tortuguero, Costa Rica AIMG_0954A

The water of the inland waterways in Tortuguero, Costa Rica is black from all of the tanins in the water and results in wonderful reflections. AIMG_0978