Birds of Costa Rica

High in the canopy, a burst of golden yellow darts between the leaves. It’s the Black-and-Yellow Tanager, a dazzling little songbird gracing the mountain forests of our Costa Rican retreat. This vibrant resident might just become your favorite feathered friend … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, mornings erupt in a symphony of birdsong. But amidst the chorus, there’s a flash of sunshine that flitters by – the aptly named Yellow-faced Grassquit. This tiny songbird, a resident in both the … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the views are endless, you might catch a glimpse of a tiny burst of sunshine flitting through the brush. This little ray of light is the Yellow-bellied Seedeater, … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we’re surrounded by a symphony of nature. Among the vibrant orchestra of birdsong, the White-throated Shrike-Tanager is a captivating melody. Let’s delve into the world of … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the verdant embrace of the mountains, nature puts on a daily spectacle. From the vibrant flash of the toucan to the melodic serenade of the wren, our grounds are a haven for … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we’re surrounded by a symphony of sights and sounds. Among the colorful orchestra of birds that grace our grounds is the aptly named White-lined Tanager, a … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the views are endless, you might catch a glimpse of a little bird with a surprising amount of personality. This is the Variable Seedeater, a common sight at … Read More

Here at our mountain retreat, we’re surrounded by the vibrant symphony of Costa Rican birds. But our feathered friends extend far beyond the cloud forests! Today, we venture into the humid lowlands to meet the Thick-billed Seed-Finch (Sporophila funerea), a … Read More

Welcome back, nature enthusiasts, to another feathered friend gracing our Costa Rican mountain retreat! Today, we turn our binoculars to a resident brimming with personality – the aptly named Speckled Tanager (Tangara guttata). A Spotty Wonder Don’t be fooled by … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air chills and the emerald landscape gives way to a cooler palette of blues and greens, you might catch a glimpse of a little bird with a surprising splash of color. This … Read More