Birds of Costa Rica

High above the lush canopy of our Costa Rican retreat, a flash of black streaks through the emerald sky. It’s the Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift, a dazzling aerial acrobat gracing the mountain winds. Don’t be fooled by its “lesser” title – … Read More

High above the verdant canopy of our Costa Rican retreat, a flash of black streaks through the azure sky. It’s the Gray-rumped Swift, a captivating aerial artist that calls the mountain winds its home. While these elusive birds might not … Read More

High in the mountains of Costa Rica, where the air grows crisp and the views extend for miles, there exists a master of the skies – the Chestnut-collared Swift. This incredible bird, with its acrobatic flight and electrifying chatter, is … Read More

Welcome back, birding enthusiasts, to another feathered friend gracing the skies of our Costa Rican retreat! Today, we set our sights on a sleek aerial acrobat – the Brown-chested Martin. A Dash of Brown in a Sea of White The … Read More

High in the mountains of Costa Rica, where the air is crisp and the views are endless, we at the retreat are fortunate to witness a stunning array of avian visitors. Today, we turn our gaze to a rather uncommon … Read More

High in the mountains of Costa Rica, where the emerald embrace of the cloud forest meets the crisp kiss of cool air, a rare sight graces the skies – the Sinaloa Martin. This elusive swallow, a flash of blue against … Read More

High up in the mountains of Costa Rica, where the emerald embrace of the cloud forest meets the azure canvas of the sky, a captivating aerial ballet unfolds. Here, at Cloud Forest Retreat, we’re fortunate to be graced by the … Read More

Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the verdant embrace of the Costa Rican highlands, we’re surrounded by a symphony of sights and sounds. Among the fluttering orchestra of feathered performers, the Violet-green Swallow is a true virtuoso. While not … 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 dazzling blue acrobat flitting through the air. This is the Tree Swallow, a beautiful and energetic bird … Read More

High in the mountains of Costa Rica, where the air is crisp and the views are endless, you might catch a glimpse of a little brown acrobat flitting through the air. This, my friends, is the Southern Rough-winged Swallow, a … Read More