Author Archives: Benjamin Charbonneau, CFA

Here at the Costa Rican Retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we share our haven with a dazzling array of birds. Today, we turn our binoculars to a little acrobat of the forest, the aptly named Scaly-throated … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the trees reach for the sky, a flash of rusty red catches your eye. It’s the ruddy woodcreeper, a charismatic resident of our retreat grounds and a fascinating … Read More

High in the mountain mists of our Costa Rican retreat, a vibrant splash of color might catch your eye flitting amongst the leaves. This is the Red-faced Spinetail, a captivating little songbird with a personality as bold as its plumage. … Read More

High in the canopy, a flash of brown catches your eye. It flits upwards, clinging vertically to a thick tree trunk with impressive agility. This, my friends, is the plain-brown woodcreeper, a common sight (and sound) for those venturing into … Read More

High in the canopy of Costa Rica’s mountain forests, a flash of cinnamon and black might catch your eye. It’s the Plain Xenops, a tiny acrobat that frequents our retreat here in the heart of the Cordillera Mountains. Though unassuming … Read More

High up in the lush Costa Rican rainforest, a tiny acrobat silently scales the towering trees. This is the Olivaceous Woodcreeper, a common yet unobtrusive resident of the mountain forests surrounding our retreat. While not as brightly colored as some … Read More

Here at the Costa Rican Retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we strive to bring you closer to the vibrant tapestry of life that surrounds us. Today, we turn our attention to a captivating songster, the Yellow-breasted … Read More

Costa Rica’s mountain ranges hold a wealth of unique avian wonders, and the Wrenthrush (Zeledonia coronata) is a definite contender for the title of most curious. Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, nestled amidst the misty heights, we’re lucky … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest gives way to the windswept expanse of the páramo, lives a little wonder – the Timberline Wren. This diminutive denizen of the cloud forests is a sight … Read More

Nestled amidst the verdant mountains of Costa Rica, our retreat offers a sanctuary not just for the body, but for the soul. And what better way to soothe your spirit than with the delightful melodies of our resident birds? Today, … Read More