One of the most specatcular sights at Arenal Observatory Lodge in Costa Rica is the abundance and variety of hummingbirds~!! 
These tiny birds were buzzing about everywhere, every day, but, oh, so hard to photograph! As I mentioned in previous posts, our guide, Christian, was marvelous, but my memory for these particular species may be flawed. I seem to think the ones above are Rufous-tailed Hummingbirds – but I’d be happy to be corrected : )
I’m not sure who this is in the photo above, but s/he’s probably here on this link to the Birds of Arenal Observatory Lodge: https://www.arenalobservatorylodge.com/en/bird-sanctuary/.
I loved what Christian told us he says to visitors who ask why the Lodge doesn’t put out hummingbird feeders like so many places do. He pointed to the many rows of these beautiful purple flowering plants above and said he tells the curious guests: “These are our birdfeeders!” 
My wonderful fellow blogger Jet Eliot told me these flowers are purple porterweed, a member of the Verbena family. And sure enough, there were always dozens of wonderful little gems flitting about on every bush, including the delightful Green Thorntails!
Birder's Journey 
What magnificent and astonishing creatures hummingbirds are.
They always seem to be a cross between insects and birds, that fly!
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What a joy it was to see so many!
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Jewels is right
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Yes! So glad for your visit, Sherry.
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Lovely shots of these gems!!
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Thank you for your kind comment, Donna – I’ve never see such large numbers of Hummingbirds all at once, flying about in such a natural setting.
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Love the metallic flashes!
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Agreed…Amazing colors, and each one is so spectacular!
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Wow! What beauties!
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They truly are beauties, Pam, but I found it hard to get the right light and speed. I should have brought a tripod 😉
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Just a reason to return one day!
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Wow, BJ what a treat! I would so love to see a hummingbird they are such amazing birds. You have had a birder’s feast at this lodge, what a blessing it was.
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Absolutely right, AB – it was a birder’s feast at this lodge and I would love to go back. So many places to visit, and not enough time! Hope you are keeping safe and healthy in this ‘new reality’ we are all experiencing!
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I’m very impressed with your photos, Carol. Excellent captures of birds that I like very much. 🙂
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Always appreciate your visits and feedback, HJ, thank you so much!
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