From Edwin Martinez
A very spectacular Spectacled!
This was one of the most immersive and species-rich tours we’ve ever led: 175 species seen and photographed by our guests during the Wide Horizon Photo Adventure 2025 Costa Rica tour.
For me, it was even more special - I was finally able to see and photograph one of my long-time personal targets and lifers, the Spectacled Owl. Uncommon yet instantly unforgettable, this massive, striking owl inhabits the humid evergreen forests of tropical lowlands and foothills. It typically roosts low to mid- level, expertly concealed in deep shadow, and flushes with ease.
Spectacled Owl - Adult
Costa Rica
November 2025
Canon EOS R5 Mark II + RF 100-500mm 1/350 F7.1 ISO 1600
“What if Samuowl L.Jackson” DEFINITELY wasn’t on my 2025 bingo card.
Say “who” again, motherfucker!
(OvO) I’ve had it with these motherfucking snakes in my motherfucking belly!
Never been envious of a bird’s hairdo before.
It’s nicer than my hair and it isn’t even hair!
And that’s in tropical humidity even!
I’m sure that hairdo has a name.
Owlfro
Something tells me that even among Costa Rican Spectacled Owls, that one’s considered unusually good-looking. Like all the other owls are like: “Yeah, that’s Felipe, everybody knows him!”
It’s got the looks and the confidence to back it up!
Costa Rican Spectacled Owl: effortless style that lasts a lifetime
LET YOUR SOUL GLO!
Its… It’s beautiful 😭
Look at that Fro he’s ready for the dance floor!!
Washed his fro in blackened mud
(He’s beautiful)🤣
