Sharpbill and Nest at Tampanti NP

I had the priviledge to observe a Sharpbill (Oxyruncus cristatus) nest, mother, and 2 chicks (perhaps 3) in Tampanti National Park on June 21, 2008 with Elidier Vargas. Julio Sanchez and 6 others were also there taking pictures and field observations. Randal Ortega discovered the nest. It is the second known nest and the first to be documented in Central America.

The nest locations is up the road from the ranger station at N 09-44.931, W 083-47.119 (elevation approx. 1230 m).

Lance

Steely-vented Hummingbird (Amazilia saucerrottei) cerca de Guapiles

Tomando derecha a la restaurante Troucha en la pista cerca de Guapiles hacia la montañia unos 5-7 kilometros (450 metros sobre mar), observé un colibri Amazilia saucerrottei. El ave no tenia color rufous en la ala ni cola para eliminar el cyanura (blue-tailed HB) y el tzacatl (Rufous-tailed).

No veo mencionado en libro Skutch ni en libro Garrigues en esta area. Alguien lo ha visto alli?

saludos,

Lance