Violet Sabrewing, Costa Rica Rosebud there was a snow bridge

there was a snow bridge across the creek

First Light on Norman Island

Green's Bush Fernery - Mornington Peninsula

Over the span of two decades

a silver statue of the mythical Nykur rises from the northern tip of Lake Sørvágsvatn

Violet Sabrewing, Costa Rica Rosebud there was a snow bridgeHow good are hummingbirds? This was the first one I saw here in Costa Rica. The Violet Sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus) is one of the largest and most colorful hummingbirds, known for its iridescent plumage that shimmers with shades of deep purple and blue. Native to the tropical forests of Central America, especially in Costa Rica and Panama, this bird is a marvel to behold. Its vibrant feathers change color in different lights, giving it a