Every weekend, after a hard day’s work, it is a mentally relaxing exercise to take the photographic equipment and go to the mountains, beaches, or rivers to find the different types of species.
Recent studies published in European journals indicate that bird watching increases people’s happiness levels. “Birdwatching has a benefit for people because direct contact with nature increases the circulation of endorphins, decreases stress and connects us with the natural environment,” explains Cristina Sanchez, delegate of SEO / Birdlife in Catalonia, detailing: ” To be in nature, to stop and sit it on it, discovering its wonders, brings a sense of calm and renewal.

Science has now backed this insight with evidence and reveals that the benefits are much better. From the hundreds of published studies, none alone is definitive. However, together they offer a growing sense of what has been lost as people have become disconnected from the natural environment: ” pace of life, sedentary habits, technology screens and the majority of the population in urban environments…”
After a few months of practice, the photography gets better and better. For bird watchers, the sounds and movements of nature become so familiar that you can quickly tell what kind of bird is near you. Not just say: I’m watching a Motmot, but say: it’s a Broad-billed Motmot. 
Personally, it has trained my senses. Birdwatching develops visual and acoustic skills, which can be applied to other aspects of our lives.
 

The use of special equipment such as binoculars and wide-range photographic lenses (400 mm or more) makes this hobby easier. Additionally, the use of specialized books and the applications available in the market that even include sounds to identify each species with precision.
Costa Rica has 931 registered bird species in its short territorial extension. In addition, the country has a large number of amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. The small territorial extension and highway infrastructure make it possible to move quickly from one area to another to observe many different species. For example, I can be almost 4,000 meters above sea level, photograph a quetzal, drive 3 hours away, and watch a sunset at sea in the afternoon, with hundreds of seabirds and other species.
All of the above makes Costa Rica the ideal destination for lovers of wildlife observation and photography, and with a suitable tour, this can be an unforgettable and repeatable experience.