On the drive up to Caño Negro, high mountains gave way to rolling hills, and finally the lowlands up towards the Nicauraguan border.
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One of countless rivers |
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My trusty steed |
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Pastoral lands |
I arrived in time to walk along the side of the marshlands and, even from this limited viewpoint, the prospect looks enticing. As the dry season (November to March) progresses, the wetland area decreases and the birds congregate in more concentrated areas. So the timing is just about right. At the same time, reports indicate that the number of birds has decreased over the last decade or so, a reflection of the worldwide stress on wildlife populations (thanks for that, Kim Orlando).
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Refuge entrance. The wetlands are behind the dock |
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They are certainly out there! |
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Looking for a caption for this. Reptile in 3 parts?
I think it’s a caiman, a relative of the alligator |
Tomorrow, the aim is to be on the water by 8 am.
jd! Amazing photoes – the colours are jewels for our monochrome winter – madhurtz
jd: Seeing the world through your eyes let’s me know that you are really enjoying yourself!
Wonderful. Thanks. Be safe, Love Sue
Watch those roads John. I hope they are better than when we went. It was not unusual to round a corner and find that one half or the other of the road was not there or inaccessible.
Don