One year ago, Jose Angel Calvo Obando died in an accident. The Area de Conservacion Guanacaste lost a dedicated ranger and environmental educator, Pitilla station lost a loyal caretaker and us working there lost a good friend.
Jose was quiet and a good observer, not only of birds and other forest animals but also of people. He thoroughly enjoyed living in the forest and considered the stations his home. He was good with horses and an excellent cook. He could be a lot of fun, too. He supported us in many situations, and field work at Pitilla would have been a lot more difficult without him.
When we go there now something is missing.
Picture credit: N. Marino
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