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Daily Archives: May 26, 2024

The Emerald Hunter: Unveiling the Amazon Kingfisher

Welcome back, birding enthusiasts, to another feathered friend gracing our Costa Rican mountain retreat! Today, we delve into the world of the Amazon Kingfisher, a vibrant hunter gracing the waterways of our Central American paradise. Want a deeper dive? Start … Read More

The Ringed Kingfisher: A Noisy Jewel of the Rio Grande

High up in the lush canopy, a flash of blue catches your eye. It’s the Ringed Kingfisher, a magnificent bird with a raucous call that echoes through the Costa Rican mountains. This kingfisher, the largest in the Americas, is a … Read More

El Acrobático Encantador: Descubriendo la Jacana Centroamericana

¡Bienvenidos nuevamente, amantes de la naturaleza, a nuestro blog de aves de Costa Rica! Hoy, nos aventuramos en el mundo verde de los humedales y la vegetación flotante para conocer a una criatura cautivadora: la Jacana Centroamericana (Jacana jacana). Want … Read More

The Enchanting Acrobat: Unveiling the Wattled Jacana

Welcome back, nature enthusiasts, to our Costa Rican birding blog! Today, we venture into the verdant world of wetlands and floating vegetation to meet a captivating creature – the Wattled Jacana. Want a deeper dive? Start here: Hiking Trails Costa … Read More

The “Jesus Bird”: Unveiling the Graceful Northern Jacana

Welcome back, nature enthusiasts, to our Costa Rican retreat blog! Today, we embark on a journey to the wetland havens where a bird defies gravity, or so it seems. Prepare to be charmed by the Northern Jacana, a resident gracing … Read More

A Jewel in the Rainforest: The Great Jacamar

High in the canopy of Costa Rica’s rainforests, a flash of emerald green catches your eye. It’s the Great Jacamar, a dazzling bird with a secretive nature. As a guest at our mountain retreat, you have the chance to spot … Read More

Una Joya en la Selva Tropical: El Jacamar Grande

En lo alto del dosel de las selvas tropicales de Costa Rica, un destello de verde esmeralda capta tu atención. Se trata del Jacamar Grande, un ave deslumbrante de naturaleza reservada. Como huésped de nuestro refugio en la montaña, tienes … Read More

The Rufous-Tailed Jacamar: A Jewel of the Costa Rican Rainforest

High up in the canopy of the Costa Rican rainforest, a flash of emerald green catches your eye. It’s the Rufous-tailed Jacamar, a dazzling near-passerine bird with a surprisingly long, black bill that gives it an air of regality. This … Read More

The Graceful White Ibis: A Coastal Gem Visits Our Mountain Retreat

High in the Costa Rican mountains, our focus here at the retreat is on the symphony of the rainforest. But Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity extends far beyond the emerald embrace of the jungle. Today, we take a journey down to … Read More

A splash of pink in the rainforest: The Roseate Spoonbill graces Costa Rica’s Coasts

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we focus on the symphony of nature that surrounds us. But Costa Rica’s beauty extends far beyond the lush rainforests. The Pacific and Caribbean coasts boast … Read More