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Three’s company

For an intense hit of nature’s beauty, look no further than these wonderful scarlet macaws whose vibrant colors brighten up the scene. This distinctive bird species can be found on the surroundings of Carara National Park on the Pacific coast as well as the area surrounding Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsula.

British Embassy funds project to save Costa Rica’s macaws

Would you like to submit a photo to our #TTPicOfTheDay series – the view from your home or favorite Costa Rican spot, or any other image you care to share? Please send horizontal photos at least 1100 pixels wide to kstanley@ticotimes.net. We’d love to see the sights with you.

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