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Daily Archives: May 29, 2024

A Southerly Surprise: The South Polar Skua in Costa Rica

While Costa Rica is renowned for its vibrant rainforests and dazzling toucans, here at the mountain retreat, we like to surprise our guests with the unexpected. Today, we turn our binoculars south to a visitor from afar: the South Polar … Read More

The Long-tailed Jaeger: A Glimpse of the Arctic in the Costa Rican Skies

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, we take pride in the incredible biodiversity that surrounds us. But while many of the birds you’ll encounter here are vibrant residents of the tropics, occasionally, a fascinating visitor graces our skies with … Read More

El Jaegar Cola Larga: Un Vistazo del Ártico en los Cielos de Costa Rica

En nuestro refugio costarricense ubicado en las montañas, nos enorgullece la increíble biodiversidad que nos rodea. Pero si bien muchas de las aves que encontrará aquí son residentes vibrantes del trópico, ocasionalmente un visitante fascinante adorna nuestro cielo con su … Read More

A Mountain Majesty: The Long-tailed Silky-Flycatcher

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air thins and the emerald embrace of the cloud forest chills you with a refreshing touch, resides a true avian aristocrat – the Long-tailed Silky-Flycatcher. This is not your average bird; it’s … Read More

Majesté des Montagnes : Le Tyranneau Soie à Longue Queue

Dans les hautes montagnes du Costa Rica, là où l’air se raréfie et où l’étreinte émeraude de la forêt de nuages vous rafraîchit d’une touche vivifiante, réside un véritable aristocrate aviaire – le Tyranneau Soie à Longue Queue. Il ne … Read More

Una Majestad de las Montañas: El Ptilogono Colilargo

En las altas montañas de Costa Rica, donde el aire se enrarece y el abrazo esmeralda del bosque nuboso te refresca con un toque vivificante, reside un verdadero aristócrata aviar: el Ptilogono Colilargo. No es un ave cualquiera, es una … Read More

A splash of sunshine in the mountains: The Black-and-Yellow Silky-Flycatcher

Our mountain retreat here in Costa Rica offers stunning views, refreshing breezes, and an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of birdlife. Today, we turn our binoculars to a resident of the higher elevations – the Black-and-Yellow … Read More

Un destello de sol en las montañas: el atrapamoscas sedoso negro y amarillo

Nuestro refugio de montaña aquí en Costa Rica ofrece vistas impresionantes, brisas refrescantes y una oportunidad incomparable para sumergirse en el rico tapiz de la vida aviar. Hoy, dirigimos nuestros binoculares a un residente de las elevaciones más altas: el … Read More

Soaring Above the Clouds: The Pink-footed Shearwater’s Unexpected Costa Rican Visit

While our mountain retreat offers stunning views of the Costa Rican highlands, spotting a resident of the open ocean might seem like a long shot. But fear not, bird enthusiasts! Today, we turn our gaze skyward to a remarkable visitor … Read More

Soaring Through the Unexpected: The Enigmatic Parkinson’s Petrel in Costa Rica

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, we take pride in the symphony of birdsong that fills the air each morning. But the avian diversity of Costa Rica extends far beyond the vibrant residents of the rainforest canopy. Today, we … Read More