CRBR News

2nd Annual Maquenque Christmas Bird Count

January 9, 2010 - On January 9th, 2010, the Rainforest Biodiversity Group coordinated the 2nd annual Maquenque Christmas Bird Count. This year a total of 16 people counted at 8 sites within the Maquenque Bird Count Circle. Click here for the full report.

Position Available: Assistant to the Bird Route Coordinator

January 6, 2010 - Rainforest Biodiversity Group is looking for an assistant to help the Bird Route Coordinator conduct site visits, plan events, write reports, and a number of other duties related to the Bird Route project. Click here for the full project description.

Inaugural Christmas Bird Count in Maquenque Circle

January 3, 2009 marked the first ever Christmas Bird Count of a new Bird Count Circle within the Bird Route. The Maquenque circle encompasses seven of the Bird Route sites, and we are extremely pleased that we had 21 volunteers birding those seven sites on January 3! See full article here...

Next Packaged Trip to the Costa Rican Bird Route – August 8-16, 2009

Throughout the year, pre-packaged tours to the Costa Rican Bird Route are available, which anyone may join, space permitting. See full article here...

Costa Rican Bird Route Opening Event

The Costa Rican Bird Route Challenge, February 21-27, 2009, is the official opening event of the Costa Rican Bird Route, the first birding trail in Costa Rica. The 13 site birding trail includes 6 new private reserves along with world famous birding areas such as La Selva Biological Station, Selva Verde Lodge, and Laguna Lagarto Lodge. See full article here...

Four Signature Tours Developed for the Costa Rican Bird Route

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New site added to the Costa Rican Bird Route

The Reserva Santa Elena has recently been added to the Costa Rican Bird Route (CRBR). This community owned reserve, similar to that of Quebrada Grande, is located in the northwest sector of the CRBR. The community has been very active in developing eco-tourism and community development projects over the last few years and is a good addition to the route. This addition was possible because the Lomas Sardinal site was unable to commit to the contractual responsibilities required of it by Rainforest Biodiversity Group and the CRBR. Look for more information on Reserva Santa Elena on the CRBR website http://www.costaricanbirdroute.com/sites.