Daily Archives: June 1, 2024

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, nature’s orchestra plays a constant melody. From the raucous calls of toucans to the delicate whispers of hummingbirds, every day brings a new avian encounter. Today, we turn our focus to a resident … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, mornings erupt in a symphony of birdsong. But amidst the vibrant chorus, there exists a more elusive vocalist: the Mountain Thrush (Turdus plebejus). This shy inhabitant of the cloud forests adds a touch … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest thins and gives way to a cooler, coniferous embrace, a secretive songbird takes center stage – the Gray-cheeked Thrush. Unlike its vibrantly plumaged neighbors, this thrush favors … Read More

As you wake to the soft glow of dawn here at our mountain retreat, a beautiful melody might greet your ears. It’s the unmistakable song of the Yigüirro, also known as the Clay-colored Thrush, Costa Rica’s national bird. This common … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, mornings erupt in a symphony of birdsong. But amidst the vibrant chorus, there exists a more secretive vocalist: the Black-headed Nightingale-Thrush. This elusive thrush, with its subtle charm, might take some patience to … Read More