Hummingbirds by the Thousands at Monteverde, Costa Rica

Posted on July 3, 2012 by lesleycarter

At the Selvatura Hummingbird Garden in Monteverde, Costa Rica visitors can observe more than 14 different species of hummingbirds including species that are not commonly seen in other areas of Monteverde. At the garden, the relaxing waterfalls and the beautiful floral arrangements provide a perfect setting for photography lovers.

A series of bird-feeders are filled with sugared water, around which fly dozens and dozens of hummingbirds, darting from one feeder to another, never staying still for more than half a second. They certainly aren’t shy either. They are like miniature helicopters hovering by your ears and zipping past your head. But apart from having them so close, they are incredibly beautiful and elegant birds of very vibrant colors, and I watched them for 20 minutes before it was time to go.

101 thoughts on “Hummingbirds by the Thousands at Monteverde, Costa Rica”

Ellen Grace Olinger on July 3, 2012 at 5:17 am said:

How beautiful. Here in Wisconsin, our hosta will bloom soon, and then the hummingbirds will arrive. Thanks and best wishes, Ellen

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- lesleycarter on July 4, 2012 at 1:07 pm said:
  
  I haven’t seen any in Charlotte yet, but I’m sure I will 🙂
  
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steve's pictures on July 3, 2012 at 5:30 am said:

I was there a couple of years ago and it was one of the most magical moments of our trip.

Nice photos

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- lesleycarter on July 4, 2012 at 1:08 pm said:
  
  Absolutely beautiful!
  
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Vijayasimha Radhakrishnan on July 3, 2012 at 5:37 am said:

Very nice photos. Too bad you couldn’t watch them for more than 20 minutes 😀

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- lesleycarter on July 4, 2012 at 1:09 pm said:
  
  We went ziplining there too! It was a beautiful place.
  
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Yelly on July 3, 2012 at 5:45 am said:

Amazing! I’ve always secretly wanted a tattoo and I decided ages ago that it would have to be a hummingbird…if I actually worked up the courage to get one! 🙂 Thanks for dropping by the blog!

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Lucy Dodsworth on July 3, 2012 at 5:49 am said:

I remember going there and taking hundred of photos of the hummingbirds and getting about three good ones – they really do move fast!

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cjochims on July 3, 2012 at 5:51 am said:

I love hummingbirds, just wish I could attract more to our yard.

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billduff on July 3, 2012 at 6:01 am said:

This is spectacular. I’ve really only seen a couple hummingbirds at once – and my wife and I were thrilled. Hummingbirds were my wife’s favorite bird!

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globaljourney on July 3, 2012 at 6:05 am said:

What lovely photos! Hummingbirds are pretty little creatures.

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Intricate Knot on July 3, 2012 at 6:09 am said:

Gorgeous! Hummingbirds are my absolute favorite birds. They are amazing little helicopter sugar addicts! lol

Love the look and vibe of your blog!

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Cloches & Lavender on July 3, 2012 at 6:19 am said:

Hummingbirds are my favorite. Beautiful pictures.

Cynthia

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NickKills on July 3, 2012 at 6:19 am said:

your blog is so AWESOME!

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jazfagan on July 3, 2012 at 6:20 am said:

I love hummingbirds!

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allinthedayofme on July 3, 2012 at 6:28 am said:

Thanks for sharing this. We feed the humming birds outside our kitchen window. They are so fascinating!

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geertstravels on July 3, 2012 at 6:34 am said:

Oh, whatva dream of a place!!! I hope I get the chance to visit there one day!

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babyjill7...Marilyn Griffin on July 3, 2012 at 6:35 am said:

You just have to love this little bird…it’s beauty…it’s quickness…and it looks like you were in a lovely place to view them…~mkg

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nursingaffliate on July 3, 2012 at 7:42 am said:

What a wonderful way to start the day. This is wonderful. Thank you for sharing. I shared on Face book.

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Martin on July 3, 2012 at 8:03 am said:

The hummers are here right now, on Vancouver Island, Canada. They love our honeysuckle. Great post. Must try to get there one day.

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Rebecca Enzor on July 3, 2012 at 10:00 am said:

So beautiful! I went to Monteverde many years ago, but I don’t recall visiting the hummingbirds, which is too bad. I did have tea with them in Trinidad though, and we have a few nesting in a bush outside our house 🙂

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Katie Glenn on July 3, 2012 at 10:10 am said:

Love it! Pinned this to my “place to go” board!

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erinparker75 on July 3, 2012 at 10:54 am said:

i love monteverde!!!

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unclerave on July 3, 2012 at 11:10 am said:

Check out today’s Non Sequitur (by Wiley Miller), either in the newspaper or online, Lesley! When I saw it I immediately thought of you and this site! — YUR

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dpress211 on July 3, 2012 at 11:31 am said:

Humming birds teach me about how to live boldly.

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lovelaughliveme on July 3, 2012 at 11:49 am said:

I love this concept of bucket list n living them too… Someday I want to make a bucket list of my own & actually fulfill them

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morningstoryanddilbert on July 3, 2012 at 1:09 pm said:

This sounds like my MOM and Dads front porch. They have six or seven Hummingbird feeders out and the little birds know the quickest directions to their house. It’s like the Hummingbird Cafe. The little fellows are amazing. In the fall of the year Mom and Dad stroll through the yard looking for nest. It’s like an Easter egg hunt to them…. Oh yeah, one other thing, it can get really interesting if you step out on the porch with a red hat on!!! The Hummingbirds think you are a mobile feeding station. LOL 🙂

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granbee on July 3, 2012 at 1:40 pm said:

All of my family members who have been to Costa Rica still rave about the hummingbirds years later! Wonderful photographic sharing you are so very generous with here, Lesley! Thank you.

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iwtkangaroo on July 3, 2012 at 1:42 pm said:

Beautiful 🙂

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Alice on July 3, 2012 at 1:49 pm said:

Lovely jewels–those wee birdies.

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felicediesseredonna(felina) on July 3, 2012 at 1:55 pm said:

One day I’ll tell you about my dreaming journey and you’ll organize it for me, not too expansive for me!:D Maybe.. Iceland.. Oh, I’m dreaming already… Hummingbirds are so beautiful, I can understand it’s not easy to have them so close 😉 but they really are something!

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teebob on July 3, 2012 at 2:45 pm said:

nice post……… thanks for sharing Humming birds are blessed with its beautiful feathers and they are the smallest bird in the world. pretty awesome

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tanaramccauley on July 3, 2012 at 4:12 pm said:

Beautiful pictures!

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iluvharrypotter on July 3, 2012 at 5:03 pm said:

Thankyou for liking my post! I love hummingbirds! They always peck on my window in the morning. You have inspired me to draw a hummingbird!

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Jane Lurie on July 3, 2012 at 7:56 pm said:

Love hummingbirds and they are so difficult to photograph. Great moment for you to see so many! Lovely post, thanks.

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themightyf on July 3, 2012 at 8:20 pm said:

Costa Rica is a magical place. Other than an unfortunate monkey attack my visit there was superb. Hummingbirds are also magical creatures. Thank you for the nice photos!

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tchistorygal on July 3, 2012 at 10:15 pm said:

It is so hard to take pictures of hummingbirds. I’ve tried for years, and NEVER gotten a good picture. They are amazing to watch.

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Joe on July 3, 2012 at 10:41 pm said:

Love the second pic Lesley Amazing Blog ;D

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miss rachel b on July 3, 2012 at 11:02 pm said:

I’ve been there too it was amazing! Thanks for sharing, it makes me want to go back!

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factortruth on July 3, 2012 at 11:20 pm said:

Wat a lovely pic dear. Awesome pic

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Ruth2Day on July 3, 2012 at 11:37 pm said:

we have similar water feeders in our garden, and it’s amazing the amount of birds that come in and drink and sing.

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drewpan on July 4, 2012 at 12:05 am said:

That is so awesome! I want to experience that someday!

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soizpic on July 4, 2012 at 12:06 am said:

Lovely! Costa Rica seems to be a paradise on earth!

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xpat92 on July 4, 2012 at 12:31 am said:

Good morning Lesley,
How lovely! My cousins in San Diego have hummingbirds feed right off their patio. I witnessed it but did not have the time to capture them. You know how patient you have to be! Beautiful colorful little hover planes!!
Have a nice day.

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Lilly on July 4, 2012 at 1:29 am said:

I was amazed to read that some hummingbirds have no legs. Can you imagine that? They are so beautiful. I had the joyful experience of seeing a baby hummingbird all fluffed up on a bloom.

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evea192 on July 4, 2012 at 1:35 am said:

Wow! It looks really nice? Love your photo work, it captures the bird in all it`s essence.

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Black-Eyed Fetus on July 4, 2012 at 2:29 am said:

Great shots! Humming birds are NOT easy to capture, well there wings for that matter, Beautiful, so graceful.

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Misterns on July 4, 2012 at 3:22 am said:

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jimsadventure2012 on July 4, 2012 at 4:01 am said:

Love the pictures. I may have to add this place to my “life” list. Thanks for checking out my latest blog post. Hope you are having a good week.

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myschoolhouserocks on July 4, 2012 at 4:37 am said:

Very cool. Just put up a new hummingbird feeder myself!

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johndburns on July 4, 2012 at 4:58 am said:

Fascinating! I’m so jealous, love to see that.

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A bubble of snapshots of my life. on July 4, 2012 at 5:34 am said:

Thanks for sharing these pictures with us! Really beautiful!

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