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.
How beautiful. Here in Wisconsin, our hosta will bloom soon, and then the hummingbirds will arrive. Thanks and best wishes, Ellen
I haven’t seen any in Charlotte yet, but I’m sure I will
I was there a couple of years ago and it was one of the most magical moments of our trip.
Nice photos
Absolutely beautiful!
Very nice photos. Too bad you couldn’t watch them for more than 20 minutes
We went ziplining there too! It was a beautiful place.
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!
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I remember going there and taking hundred of photos of the hummingbirds and getting about three good ones – they really do move fast!
I love hummingbirds, just wish I could attract more to our yard.
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!
What lovely photos! Hummingbirds are pretty little creatures.
Gorgeous! Hummingbirds are my absolute favorite birds. They are amazing little helicopter sugar addicts! lol
Love the look and vibe of your blog!
Hummingbirds are my favorite. Beautiful pictures.
Cynthia
your blog is so AWESOME!
I love hummingbirds!
Thanks for sharing this. We feed the humming birds outside our kitchen window. They are so fascinating!
Oh, whatva dream of a place!!! I hope I get the chance to visit there one day!
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
What a wonderful way to start the day. This is wonderful. Thank you for sharing. I shared on Face book.
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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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
Love it! Pinned this to my “place to go” board!
i love monteverde!!!
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Humming birds teach me about how to live boldly.
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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
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.
Beautiful
Lovely jewels–those wee birdies.
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!
nice post……… thanks for sharing Humming birds are blessed with its beautiful feathers and they are the smallest bird in the world. pretty awesome
Beautiful pictures!
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!
Love hummingbirds and they are so difficult to photograph. Great moment for you to see so many! Lovely post, thanks.
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!
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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Love the second pic Lesley Amazing Blog ;D
I’ve been there too it was amazing! Thanks for sharing, it makes me want to go back!
Wat a lovely pic dear. Awesome pic
we have similar water feeders in our garden, and it’s amazing the amount of birds that come in and drink and sing.
That is so awesome! I want to experience that someday!
Lovely! Costa Rica seems to be a paradise on earth!
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.
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.
Wow! It looks really nice? Love your photo work, it captures the bird in all it`s essence.
Great shots! Humming birds are NOT easy to capture, well there wings for that matter, Beautiful, so graceful.
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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.
Very cool. Just put up a new hummingbird feeder myself!