Bank Swallow (juvenile) perched, Sierpe, Costa Rica
Rio Sierpe, Costa Rica (January 2016)
Access to Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge for guests is via boat transfer from Sierpe. During the boat trip there is a good opportunity to spot birds along the Sierpe River.
Commonly known as the Bank Swallow in America but Sand Martin in Europe. Also known as Common/European/Gorgeted Sand Martin. Normally a passage migrant from mid-August to early November and March to mid-May but can be a casual winter resident in Costa Rica. Click here for images of Sand Martins taken in the UK.
For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Collared Sand Martin / Internet Bird Collection
Sand Martin / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / Sand Martin Riparia riparia
Shooting Time 8:54
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2000
Av(Aperture Value) 2.8
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 250
Access to Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge for guests is via boat transfer from Sierpe. During the boat trip there is a good opportunity to spot birds along the Sierpe River.
Commonly known as the Bank Swallow in America but Sand Martin in Europe. Also known as Common/European/Gorgeted Sand Martin. Normally a passage migrant from mid-August to early November and March to mid-May but can be a casual winter resident in Costa Rica. Click here for images of Sand Martins taken in the UK.
For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Collared Sand Martin / Internet Bird Collection
Sand Martin / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / Sand Martin Riparia riparia
Shooting Time 8:54
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2000
Av(Aperture Value) 2.8
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 250
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