Tag: Alajuela

Sunset and Mountains from Grecia, Costa Rica

πŸ” Sunset and Mountains from Grecia πŸŒ… πŸ“ Seen in Grecia, Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ β€œWe see the light of the sunset as orange and violet because it arrives too tired from struggling against space and time.” -Albert Einstein- Photo Location: Grecia, Alajuela, Costa…

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Sunset: Clouds and Sunbeams from Downtown Grecia, Costa Rica

πŸ” Sunset: Clouds and Sunbeams from Grecia 🌀️ πŸ“ Seen in Downtown Grecia, Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ β€œThe Sun is never alone as the light remains with him always. Even when he goes down sinking…sinking, the light drowns with him.” – Munia Khan –…

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A Powerful Landscape of Sun and Clouds in Grecia, Costa Rica

πŸ” A Powerful Landscape of Sun and Clouds in Grecia πŸŒ₯️ πŸ“ Seen in Grecia, Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ β€œLook deeply into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” – Albert Einstein – Photo Location: Grecia, Alajuela, Costa Rica Year of Foundation: 1867…

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HoffmannΒ΄s Woodpecker, Costa Rica

πŸ” HoffmannΒ΄s Woodpecker | Melanerpes hoffmannii πŸͺΆ πŸ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ This species of woodpecker can be distinguished between the male and female since the male has a red crown and yellow nape while the female lacks a red crown. Also…

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Cream-Spotted Tigerwing, Costa Rica

πŸ” Cream-Spotted Tigerwing | Tithorea tarricina πŸ¦‹ πŸ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ A striking butterfly native to Central and South America, known for its bright orange and black coloration with white spots. It’s a toxic species, and its distinctive markings serve as…

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Rosy Wolfsnail, Costa Rica

πŸ” Rosy Wolfsnail | Euglandina rosea 🐌 πŸ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ It is native to the southern United States. It is a voracious predator of other snails, so it was introduced to Hawaii and several Polynesian islands to control the giant…

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Clay-Colored Thrush, Costa Rica

πŸ” Clay-Colored Thrush | Turdus grayi πŸ¦β€β¬› πŸ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ In 1977, Costa Ricans chose the yigΓΌirro as a national symbol (over many much more colorful birds that inhabit the country) due to its strong and melodious song that always…

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Clay-Colored Thrush (Eggs | Nest), Costa Rica

πŸ” Clay-Colored Thrush | Turdus grayi πŸ¦β€β¬› πŸ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ Its eggs are typically pale blue with reddish-brown and gray markings. They are laid in a cup-shaped nest built by the female. The nest is made of grass, moss, feathers,…

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Sky Plant surrounded by Tree Trunks and Lichen, Costa Rica

πŸ” Sky Plant surrounded by Tree Trunks and Lichen | Tillandsia ionantha 🌱 πŸ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ The place where this photo was taken is guaranteed to be free of pollution due to two reasons: Sky plants absorb pollutants and help…

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Pink Rain Lily, Costa Rica

πŸ” Pink Rain Lily | Zephyranthes carinata 🌸 πŸ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ This plant gets its name from the small, pretty flowers that bloom shortly after the rainy season begins. Also Known as: Rosepink zephyr lily Plant Type: Herb Lifespan: Perennial…

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Common Passionfruit, Costa Rica

πŸ” Common Passionfruit | Passiflora edulis 🍈 πŸ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ This tree is responsible for producing one of the fruits richest in calcium, iron, phosphorus, and vitamins A and C: the common passionfruit. Also Known as: Purple granadilla, Purple passionfruit,…

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Zigzag Spiderwort, Costa Rica

πŸ” Zigzag Spiderwort | Tradescantia subaspera 🌱 πŸ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ The common name, zigzag spiderwort, actually comes from the appearance of the stems. The specific epithet, subaspera, means “somewhat rough.” Also Known as: Spiderwort, Wide-leaved spiderwort Plant Type: Herb Lifespan: Perennial…

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