Daily Archives: May 28, 2024

While the name “mourning dove” might conjure images of melancholy, this gentle dove graces the skies of our Costa Rican mountain retreat with its peaceful presence. Though perhaps not as flashy as some of its rainforest brethren, the mourning dove … Read More

Even in the tranquility of our mountain retreat, a symphony of birdsong fills the air. Today, we turn our attention to a delightful resident, the Inca Dove (Columbina inca). Though their mournful coo may sound like “no hope,” these little … Read More

High up in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the rainforest canopy filters the sunlight, you might catch a glimpse of a secretive dove – the Gray-chested Dove (Leptotila cassinii). This terrestrial bird prefers the quiet … Read More

As the sun paints the mountain peaks a soft gold, a plump form scurries across the forest floor. Here, in the emerald embrace of the Costa Rican mountains, you might encounter the Chiriqui quail-dove (Zentrygon chiriquensis), a resident gracing our … Read More

As you rise with the mist blanketing the Costa Rican mountains, a deep, mellow coo echoes through the trees. It’s the Band-tailed Pigeon, a majestic resident of our highlands and a delightful companion on your retreat experience here at [Retreat … Read More