As many of you probably know, I just got back from a trip to Costa Rica. The focus of this trip was 100% birding. This episode will have a different structure than most others. Instead of talking about one single bird species, this episode will have three main parts. First, I will talk about my stay at one of the most world-renowned birding lodges in all of Costa Rica, if not the world, Rancho Naturalista. Then, I will go over some of the other animals we encountered, and over the habitat and climate of Costa Rica. And then, finally, I will talk about three of my favorite birds from the trip.

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If you are a birder, you may have noticed that the focus of this episode is a little different. You would be right. Very little is known about the Ivory-billed Woodpecker. There are only a few photos and sound recordings from some deep forest in Arkansas and Louisiana. In fact, most people say it's extinct, but some disagree. So are there still Ivory-billed Woodpeckers out there, or are they lost forever? Listen to learn more!

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This might seem like a basic, neighborhood bird to you, but the Gray Catbird is actually pretty interesting. After all, it is related to the mockingbirds and thrashers, famous for their mimicking abilities. And this bird is nothing short of a virtuoso, mixing songs from other birds to create its own. So lets learn all about the Gray Catbird.

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