Bird Watching in Costa Rica

"Costa Rica" a "Birders" Paradise, with Rain Forests, "Trees with Fruits and Flowers" are all a Habitat that attracts "Birdwatchers" from all over the World. Since I live next to the "Rain Forest" for the past 2 years, since moving from "Florida" to Costa Rica", I am just a beginning to learn Bird Watching so I am a beginner here is a story I Found for all the "Lovers of Birds" and "Tourists" that flock to "Costa Rica" to spot the most Beautiful Birds. in the World.

Eco Tours Costa Rica Volcano Arenal Accommodations

"Eco-Tours" is ever more popular here in "Costa Rica. With "Rain Forests" surrounding "Arenal Volcano" in Central Costa Rica, adventure never ends. "Ecology" is the main them of the "Country of Green". After "Retirement" I left "Florida" and the stress of the " United States". For 2 years, I have enjoyed the "Costa Rican Animals" that I see daily, for my Home is 300 yards from the "Rain Forest" at the Base of "Arenal Volcano".

"Volcano Arenal"

"My Eco-Friendly Home"

I see "Tourists in Town daily, they are all looking forward to the "Wildlife Adventures" that are offered here in "Costa Rica". The "Rain Forests" are  so many different shades of Green during the day, you will be amazed. I am lucky enough to have found an excellent peice of "Real Estate" at the Base of  the "Volcano"  

Since, I am an American and have lived here for 2 years, I thought I would write this for all the "Tourists" and "Adventure" seekers thinking of taking a "Vacation" or enjoy the "Animals of Costa Rica"..

"Crimson fronted Parakeets"

"Howler Monkey Family"

"Private Cabins"

"Johan Peronal Tour Guide"

"Jose at Front Entry cabin"

"Vacations" you never know where to stay or what to expect, I have a suggestion for you for a "Family Friendly Ecological Lodge" with just 7 "Cabins" set in the "Rain Forest" and offering "Jungle Night Tours" this is an Clean, Affordable and Educational  experience for those "Nature Lovers"  /

Rainforest Cabin Accomodations  with so many things to see here, Zip Lines through the Rainforest, "Volcano Lava Tours", "Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge" the staff at "Arenal Oasis" can provide it all..Reservation are needed

from the "United States" call 0115062479-9526. We spend our days Enjoying the Weather here mid 80's to mid 70's at night...so pack those bags time for a Vacation.... for other pictures of the area visit my website at

Wildlife Prints and Paintings for Sale  check in "Lonely Planet" excellent Ratings...Pura Vida (The Good Life)  Carol and Bill Patterson

Rustic Retirement Cabin for 12K

Rustic Cabin 12K

"Wood, Window Custom Furniture"

"Teak Walls and Vaulted Ceilings"

Imagine Building a "Retirement" Home for 12K. Here in "Costa Rica" at the base of Arenal Volcano, there is a Builder I have known that utilizes Cabins built of Teak.  

Since Relocating from "Florida" to "Costa Rica" we have found that Retirement here is more affordable than in the "United States". Being a former "Real Estate" Sales Professional, I know how bad the Housing and Taxes are in the States. 

"Arenal Volcano"

I thought I would give you an option to think about regarding "Life Relaxing and affordable living". These Cabins are located just minutes from my Cabin at the base of "Arenal Volcano" one of the top "Tourist destinations in Costa Rica"  Now we spend our Time next to the Rainforest and Painting the Wildlife that surrounds us visit my website at william-patterson.artistwebsites.com

"My Rainforest Walk and the Green Bug"

  Yesterday, I decided to explore the Rainforest, just yards away. I took my new Camera, unsure of what I would find, just along the Borders of the "Rainforest Jungle" at the base of "Arenal Volcano" I found some interesting Wildlife,Flowers,Butterflies and more..

"Green Jungle Bug"

"Buttercups"

"Wildflowers"

"Butterfly on Orange Flower"

Flowers

Insects 

"Butterfly & Orange Flower"

Butterflies

"Macaw Landscape Painting"

"Tropical Mot Mot"
Rainforest Bird

"Wildlife and the Rainforest " are important to the Environment. I Dontate 20% of all Sales of Posters, Prints, Greeing Cards and more to Local Community Educational Efforts that Support the "Environment"
Thanks
William Patterson
Wildlife Artist
Costa Rica
(Home of Arenal Volcano)

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Rainforest Photographs and Prints

"Winner of Costa Rica Tour Package"

• Thank you Carol!
  Congratulations to Carol Patterson for winning the Photo Contest of the Week -- Carol was very committed to providing us several great photos of the amazing biodiversity we have here in Costa Rica and we appreciate her hard work! Carol won 2 entrances to the Desafio Nature Combo 6x1 - read about it here on our website woth $300:http://www.desafiocostarica.com/index.php?lang=en&opt=tour&id=36&cat=f#top2

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  "Ocelot Hunting Painting"

  
  

  

  "Laughing Falcon"

  

  Canyoning and Hike plus Farm Tour & Arenal Hot Springs

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  Thinking of Costa Rica for a Vacation? Choose Desafio the best...you may all enter photos to win a package too..just tell them carol sent you... we donate some Wildlife Paintings to the Community Causes "Desafio Adventures" supports:   Wild Animal Rescue, LaFortuna Ophange just to name a few.... A company with a Environmental Mission and it Shows..... Minutes from "Arenal Volcano" A True Costa Rica Adventure  
  For wildlife Art and Rainforest Paintings william-patterson.artistwebsites.com

"Ocelot Hunting Landscape Painting"

The "Ocelot" a Wild Animal found in the "Rainforests of Central America". Known as the "Cat of the Mountain here in "Costa Rica". The Ocelot is second biggest of the "Spotted Cats" in the "Neo-Tropics".

This "Jungle Landscape Painting" depicts a "Hunting Scene" of the "Ocelot hunting on the Rainforest River Banks". With Lush Foliage and a very uncommon "Animal Species", I have seen one once in the early dawn at the edge of the Rainforest Jungle by "Volcano Arenal".

This Landscape Painting is one of the "Rainforest Series", this Painting measure 24" High x 18" wide. Painted in an acrylic wash technique with a light varnish overlay, to enhance and protect the "colorful greens of the jungle".

I paint Jungle and Rainforest Landscapes with emphasis on the "Animal Species" that need a "Protected Habitat". I was lucky enough to purchase a Home in Costa Rica after relocating from Florida, that is yards from the "Protected Rainforest at the base of Arenal Volcano.

Arenal Volcano is one of the "Top Tourist Desintations" for those wishing to have a Great Adventure with Nature.

William Patterson Wildlife and Rainforest Artist

laFortuna costa Rica william-patterson.artistwebsites.com

"Living Green In my Costa Rica Cabina"

"Our Front Entry"

"Our Living Fence"

"Tree Limbs used to make Living Fence"

"Trees Notched for Wire"

"Wrap around Porch our Outside Living Room"

"Wood Porch and Hot Tub & Volcano View"

"Arenal Volcano View"

Since moving to "Costa Rica" from Florida, we are living "Green" with no "Air Conditioning", and our Home is a Great Cabina of all wood.
We all know that living green is good for the Planet, but it is good for the Wallet also. Our Costa Rica House, is one quarter of the size of our "Historic House" in Florida.

"Our Old Florida House"

"Landscape Painting of our Front View"

Here in Costa Rica our "wraparound Porch" serves as our Outside Living Room". From our Porch which is perfect for viewing "Wildlife" such as Birds, Toucans, Hawks, Eagles and more. The Rainforest is only 300 yards away.

The Porch effectively shades 50% of the house.

One of the Great Aspects of living in "Central Costa Rica" with "Arenal Volcano" one of the Top "Tourist Destinations" for "Rainforest Adventures". Our Utility Bills total are equal to $100.00 a month including Sky Satelitte Tv with 200 channels, internet, and cell phone, but the Mineral Water at 2.00 per month and the Real Estate Taxes might break us at $400.00 per year.

So, Real Estate and Retirement is Great here in Costa Rica. I now spend my time Painting and Photographing "Wildlife and Rainforest Jungles." I donate 20% of all Sales of my "Rainforest Art" to Local Community Environmental Education Efforts, to "Protect the Rainforest" and Environment Habitats for Wildlife. If you care to see the Beauty of Costa Rica visit my Website at Rainforest Art Greeting Cards And Prints All original Artwork is Purchased Directly from me here in Costa Rica. So if you are on Vacation in Costa Rica, or shall soon be a "Tourist" coming here to enjoy the adventures, contact me and I will gladly show you my Artwork. I do ship worldwide. If you cannot afford a vacation, than Hang a Rainforest Painting or Print on the Wall of your Home..and you will be on Vacation all year long.

William Patterson

LaFortuna Costa Rica (Home to Arenal Volcano)

Direct free in costa rica 87206579

Pura Vida ( The Pure Life)

"Scarlet Macaw Rescue Costa Rica"

" Rescued Scarlet Macaw"
Here in Costa Rica, one of the most Colorful Birds is the "Scarlet Macaw"

 I had the Opportunity to visit a "Animal Rescue Center" minutes from my Home in LaFortuna, Costa Rica, many of you who vacation here might pass this center on the way to "Arenal Volcano".

These Birds and other animals in this all "Volunteer Rescue Center and Spanish Institute"http://www.institutoasis.com/ come to the Center due to smuggling, or through confiscation through Local Authorities. Here in Costa Rica it is illegal to keep a Wild Animal as a Pet especially these Beautiful Birds.  

"Macaw Painting"

This Wild Animal Rescue Center has many animals on 8 acres of Beautiful Grounds with running Rivers and Ponds with fish all surrounded by Century Old Trees, a true Oasis. My Husband and I since relocating from the "United States" have become involved in "Community Projects" to Protect Animals and the Rainforest. He has taken up Painting for we live next to the Rainforest and

Volcano Arenal, which is the perfect inspiration for his Paintings. We donate 20 percent of all Sales to Animal Rescue and the Orphange of LaFortuna.   

"Scarlett Macaw Painting for Sale"

These Paintings are all available for Sale Originals are directly from me the Artist who lives next to the Rainforest, I will ship Worldwide and if vacationing in Costa Rica you can view all my Artwork, I am right next to "Arenal Volcano" and the "Hot Springs" and 5 Star Resorts...only set in a secluded cul de sac with 4 homes and the"Rainforest" and me...
william-patterson.artistwebsites.com

" Large Enclosure"

 We are Organizing an Auction of Paintings to benefit this Animal Rescue Center, you can also Volunteer and stay on Premises while learning Spanish, the Caretakes Armando and his father a Vet have made it their purpose to save the "Endangered Species" here in Costa Rica. This is a beautiful project in the beginning stages let's make it a Big Success and save the Wildlife that are slowly dwindling in this world. The number for the Animal Rescue Center is from the us 00150624759121. You may also contact me at cocoavillage1@yahoo.com

Help Save Wildlife for every Greeting card, Bird Print or Original Jungle Artwork you purchase, you will helping an Animal in the Wildlife Rescue.    All major Credit Cards and Pay Pay are accepted... This is a Great Adventure for Animal Lovers...

William Patterson   LaFortuna, Costa Rica

"Clouds over Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica"

"Volcano View from my Porch"

"Arenal Volcano after a Rain"

"Rainforest below Volcano Arenal"


I donate 20 percent of all Sales of my Artwork
to Local Efforts to Education
Programs to Save the Rainforestwilliam-patterson.artistwebsites.com

Volcanoes, I never thought I would be living with a Volcano as the view from my Front Porch. 

Since relocating from the "United States" and living for 30 years in "Florida", I am glad to have found a Home with a Perfect View and Climate to match.  

"Rainforest Painting for Sale"

Afternoon Clouds on Cerra Chato

From the United States To Paradise

Since Relocating to" Costa Rica" 2 years ago, I had not been back to the Albany," New York" Area in 5 years. I was dismayed at the Cost of everything in New York. I did get to spend time with Family and Old Friends. Upon return to Costa Rica, I used a private Transfer ServicePrivate Transfer Service for Tourists
A Safe Passage for my 2 hour trip to my Home in Central Costa Rica , John the owner of A Safe Passage offers Tourists an alternative to Renting a Car, this is a Excellent Service, 8 passenger Van, Music, Stops along the way, it is "Where you Travel at Your Own Pace".  I am living in Costa Rica yet John showed me sights along the way such as where he offers his travelers the opportunity to Zip Line through the Cloud Forests, prior to arriving in LaFortuna. He also knows all the Culture and little sights along the way such as the Local Woman who runs an Iquana Preserve, who gladly welcomes you onto her property to show you the Pools and trees that now offer this animal a Santuary.

Upon arriving Home, I was grateful for the Wonderful Ride which was totally relaxing, and to be back in my Cabin by the Rainforest, where my Husband had created another Wonderful Painting that we offer to Tourists with Custom Hardwood Frames.

So, if you happen to utilize John and A Safe Passage he will gladly bring you to our Rainforest Home on the side of Arenal Volcano and you can view artwork or enjoy the Rainforest. Costa Rica offers a Vacation like no other. The United States was full of Stress you won't find that here in Costa Rica.
Glad to be Back in Paradise
Carol Patterson
la Fortuna, Costa Rica

Costa Rica Volcano Landscapes

"Costa Rica Pasture Scene Volcano Arenal Pasture"

"Horses Playing in the Volcano Pasture"

william-patterson.artistwebsites.com

"Costa Rica Pastures all Colors of Green, Grey with Bright Blue Skies". "Volcano Arenal and the Tropical Climate" provide the perfect Pastures for Horses, Cows and other Farm Animals.

Volcano Arenal one of the top "Tourist Destinations" in "Costa Rica", offers Adventures for all. Horseback Riding, Waterfall hikes, Zip Lines through the Green Jungle Rainforests, will give you a Vacation Experience to remember.  I relocated to Costa Rica for Retirement  over a year ago, and settled in LaFortuna.  I have picked up a Paintbrush to capture "Landscapes of Costa Rica".
My Original Artwork is detailed to accentuate the Wildlife, Animals and Beauty of this Country.
My website offers you the ability to Customize Art Prints, Greeting Cards and more to fit your Home Decor. Original Artworks must be purchased directly from me and I offer Custom Framing using the  Finest Hardwoods of Costa Rica. If a Vacation is not in your future, then hang a Painting on the Wall and Everyday can be a Vacation.
10% of all Sales of Original Artwork shall be donated to "The National Wildlife Federation".
William Patterson     Wildlife Artist    Costa Rica
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Tropical Costa Rica Art

Horses in Pasture at Arenal Volcano

Tropical Art of Costa Rica, you don't need a "Vacation" to enjoy Costa Rica. Bring the Beauty of "Costa Rica" into your Home with Paintings and Photographs.

Arenal Volcano  Costa Rica

Costa Rica with " Arenal Volcano" offering Horseback Rides in the Rainforest. The Rainforest's contain Birds, Hawks, Flowers and Hot Springs of mineral water.  Arenal Volcano in " Central Costa Rica" is one of the Top Tourist destinations. Arenal Volcano offers those Tourists on Vacation, the ability to experience Lava Flows, Volcanic Eruptions depending on the time of year, Tour opeators have Pontoon Boats available to enjoy " Lake Arenal" for fishing and Nightime Lava Observation.

Since leaving the United States, I have Painted and Captures Wildlife, Horses and Rainforest Beauty which, is available to you either in Original Artworks Purchased directly from the Artist, or you may custom order "Art Prints" to your own tastes.
Costa Rica. Please visit my Website for the Beauty of Costa Rica.


William Patterson
Wildlife Artist
  Costa Rica

 
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Costa Rica Wildlife Paintings for Sale

Wildlife Artist relocated from Florida, to LaFortuna Costa Rica is offering Wildlife and Horse Paintings for Sale. Paintings may be purchased with or without custom frames mad of real Costa Rican Hardwood. if visiting LaFortuna to experience Arenal Volcano or the many Tourist activities feel free to contact us and we will gladly show you are beutiful home and all the art work you like..we live 300 feet from the Rainforest and have a complete view of Arenal Volcano.http://picasaweb.google.com/redfish1223/CostaRicaHorsePaintingsByBillPatterson?feat=directlink