Fasciated Tiger-Heron: Rio Sucio, Costa Rica — On our way from Selva Verde back to San Jose and eventually on to the Savegre Valley we always stop in the foothills of the Central Mountains where a bridge crosses the Rio Sucio to look for Sun Bittern, and generally find a Fasciated Tiger-Heron and some Kingfishers…but never, so far, a Sun Bittern. It is ideal water for both Bittern and the Fasciated Tiger-Heron…fast flowing and clean with lots of rocks and rapids. The Fasciated is just slightly smaller than the Bare-throated, and the extensive black barring on the feathers in the adult is distinctive. Sony Rx10iv at 600mm equivalent. Program mode with my custom birds and wildlife modifications. Processed in Pixomator Photo and Apple Photos. ISO 125 @ f4 @ 1/500th.