Welcome back, nature enthusiasts, to another feathered friend gracing our Costa Rican mountain retreat! Today, we turn our gaze to a vibrant resident of the rainforests – the Rufous-winged Woodpecker (Piculus simplex). While its name might lead you to expect … Read More
Daily Archives: June 3, 2024
A Rare Visitor: The Intriguing Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
High in the canopy, a flash of black and white catches your eye. It flits from trunk to trunk, tapping out a rhythmic drumbeat. If you look closely, you might see a flash of crimson – a sign you’ve encountered … Read More
Tags: birding
El Carpintero Pico Pálido: Un Tamborilero de la Selva Tropical en las Altas Montañas de Costa Rica
Nuestro refugio de montaña aquí en Costa Rica ofrece una sinfonía de cantos de aves incomparable. Hoy, dirigimos nuestra atención a un percusionista residente, el Carpintero Pico Pálido (Campephilus guatemalensis). Este impresionante pájaro carpintero no solo es ruidoso, sino que … Read More
Tags: aves
The Pale-bill: A Rainforest Drummer in the Costa Rican Highlands
Our mountain retreat here in Costa Rica offers a symphony of birdsong unlike any other. Today, we turn our focus to a resident percussionist, the Pale-billed Woodpecker (Campephilus guatemalensis). This impressive woodpecker isn’t just loud, it’s a vital part of … Read More
Tags: birding
The Laughing Lumberjack: Unveiling the Lineated Woodpecker
Welcome back, nature enthusiasts, to another feathered friend showcase here at your Costa Rican mountain retreat! Today, we turn our gaze skyward to a magnificent woodpecker gracing our rainforests – the Lineated Woodpecker, also known as the Carpintero Lineado. Make … Read More
Tags: birding
Un éclat de couleur dans les montagnes : le Pic de Hoffmann
Haut dans les montagnes du Costa Rica, où l’air est vif et les panoramas infinis, vous apercevrez peut-être un éclair de noir et blanc se faufilant entre les arbres. Il ne s’agit pas d’un simple oiseau, mais du Pic de … Read More
Tags: oiseaux
Un toque de color en las montañas: el Carpintero Hoffmann
En lo alto de las montañas costarricenses, donde el aire es fresco y las vistas infinitas, podrías ver un destello de blanco y negro zumbando entre los árboles. No se trata de cualquier ave; es el Carpintero Hoffmann, un residente … Read More
Tags: aves
A splash of color in the mountains: The Hoffmann’s Woodpecker
High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the views are endless, you might catch a flash of black and white darting between the trees. This isn’t just any bird; it’s the Hoffmann’s woodpecker, a resident … Read More
Tags: birding
Un Destello de Dorado Oliva: Encuentro con el Carpintero Olivo Dorado
En lo alto del dosel, un tamborileo rítmico perfora el silencio esmeralda. No es lluvia, ni una tormenta lejana – es el Carpintero Olivo Dorado, un percusionista residente en las montañas de Costa Rica. Aquí en nuestro refugio de montaña, … Read More
Tags: aves
A Flash of Golden-Olive: Encountering a Rainforest Drummer
High in the canopy, a rhythmic drumming pierces the emerald silence. It’s not rain, nor is it a distant storm – it’s the Golden-olive woodpecker, a resident percussionist in the Costa Rican mountains. Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst … Read More
Tags: birding