A is for Art: Cope a Costa Rican artist

Cope's original art - the Spectacled Owl

We had the privilege to meet Cope Arte, a Costa Rican artist, photographer, birder and friend to Johan Fernandez.

Cope has developed a wetland in his garden with a hide and he hosts birders and photographers. We sat in this peaceful place, watched the hummingbird feeders, and the birds flitted in and out, they nibbled on the pawpaw and plantain on offer, all quite lovely.

Fred bought me two pieces of Cope's art for our 37th anniversary and I look forward to framing them.

Cope then jumped on his bicycle and took us to his favourite woods, showed us a hummingbird nest, bats and the star of the visit - a Spectacled Owl.

Spectacled Owl, deep in the forest.