Author Archives: Benjamin Charbonneau, CFA

Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the verdant embrace of the Costa Rican highlands, the dawn chorus is a symphony of vibrant melodies. Among the virtuoso performers is a tiny maestro, the House Wren, a common yet captivating resident. … Read More

Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of Costa Rican rainforests, every day brings a new chorus of birdsong. Today, we turn our spotlight to a tiny tenant of the highlands, the Gray-breasted Wood-Wren (Henicorhina leucophrys). A … Read More

The Costa Rican mountains are a symphony of birdsong, and amidst the chorus, one might miss the subtle melodies of the Cabanis’s wren. This little resident, though unassuming, adds a delightful verse to the overall composition. Here at our mountain … 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-Throated Wren. This little enigma, shrouded in the dense foliage, might be challenging to … Read More

Welcome back, nature enthusiasts, to another avian adventure in the heart of Costa Rica! Today, we delve into the world of a tiny songbird with a voice that belies its size – the Bay Wren (Cantorchilus nigricapillus). This little wonder … Read More

Welcome back to the nature log of your Costa Rican retreat! Today, we’re turning our ears towards the trees in search of a boisterous resident, the Band-backed Wren. This little songbird might be small, but its presence is anything but. … Read More

Welcome back, nature enthusiasts, to another feathered friend gracing our Costa Rican mountain retreat! Today, we turn our gaze to a resident woodpecker, not as commonly spotted as its zebra-backed cousins, but a true gem of the rainforest canopy – … Read More

High in the lush canopy of our mountain retreat, a rhythmic drumming pierces the tranquility. It’s the Red-crowned Woodpecker, a vibrant resident that brings a touch of fire to the emerald embrace of the Costa Rican highlands. This medium-sized woodpecker, … Read More

High up in the Costa Rican mountains, amidst the verdant tapestry of the cloud forest, flits a remarkable little bird – the Olivaceous Piculet. This miniature woodpecker, barely bigger than your thumb, is a dazzling display of color and acrobatic … Read More

Wake up to a symphony of drumming in the Costa Rican mountains! Today, we’re turning our spotlight on a vibrant resident of the rainforests bordering our retreat: the Cinnamon Woodpecker (Celeus loricatus). A Feathery Flash of Cinnamon As its name … Read More