High above the vibrant tapestry of the Costa Rican rainforest, a flash of grey catches your eye. It glides effortlessly, its wings outstretched like a dancer’s arms. This is the Mississippi Kite, a summer visitor to our mountain retreat, gracing … Read More
Daily Archives: May 24, 2024
Centinelas Planeadores: El Elegante Milano Misisipi
Muy por encima del tapiz vibrante de la selva tropical costarricense, un destello gris capta tu atención. Se desliza sin esfuerzo, sus alas extendidas como los brazos de un bailarín. Se trata del Milano Misisipi, un visitante veraniego de nuestro … Read More
Tags: aves
Soaring with the Hook-billed Kite: A Snail-Snacking Specialist
High in the canopy of Costa Rica’s mountain rainforests, a flash of grey streaks by. Look closer, and you might spot the magnificent Hook-billed Kite, a resident raptor with a taste for the extraordinary. This isn’t your average bird of … Read More
Tags: birding
Planant avec le Kite à Bec Crochu : Un Spécialiste Gourmand d’Escargots
Haut dans la canopée des forêts tropicales montagneuses du Costa Rica, un éclair gris passe à toute vitesse. Regardez de plus près, et vous apercevrez peut-être le magnifique Kite à Bec Crochu, un rapace résident ayant un goût pour l’extraordinaire. … Read More
Tags: oiseaux
Soaring Above the Canopy: The Majestic Great Black Hawk
Welcome back, nature enthusiasts, to another avian adventure in the heart of Costa Rica! Today, we turn our gaze skyward to a creature of grace and power, the Great Black Hawk (Buteogallus urubitinga). This magnificent raptor isn’t as commonly spotted … Read More
Tags: birding
Elevándose Sobre el Dosel: El Majestuoso Busardo Negro Grande
¡Bienvenidos nuevamente, entusiastas de la naturaleza, a otra aventura aviar en el corazón de Costa Rica! Hoy dirigimos nuestra mirada hacia el cielo para observar a una criatura de gracia y poder, el Busardo Negro Grande (Buteogallus urubitinga). Esta magnífica … Read More
Tags: aves
Soaring Through the Canopy: The Gray-headed Kite
High up in the lush Costa Rican rainforest canopy, a flash of black and white glides effortlessly through the leaves. This isn’t a ghost, but the Gray-headed Kite, a resident raptor with a distinctive appearance and a taste for the … Read More
Tags: birding
Planant à Travers la Canopée : Le Milan à Tête Grise
Au plus haut de la luxuriante canopée de la forêt tropicale costaricaine, un éclair de noir et blanc glisse sans effort à travers les feuilles. Il ne s’agit pas d’un fantôme, mais bien du Milan à Tête Grise, un rapace … Read More
Tags: oiseaux
The Gray Hawk: A Steadfast Hunter of the Costa Rican Mountains
High up in the canopy, a flash of gray catches your eye. It could be the Costa Rican squirrel darting through the leaves, but a closer look reveals a sharp beak and piercing yellow eyes – the Gray Hawk, a … Read More
Tags: birding
Soaring Serenity: Unveiling the Double-Rooted Kite
High in the Costa Rican canopy, a silent sentinel reigns. The Double-toothed Kite, with its graceful silhouette and piercing gaze, is a resident of the mountain forests that cradle our retreat. As you embark on your journey of rejuvenation here, … Read More
Tags: birding