Birds of Costa Rica

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, we take pride in the symphony of birdsong that fills the air each morning. But while our haven boasts a vibrant resident avian community, there are also occasional visitors that grace us with … Read More

High atop the rainforest canopy, a majestic creature circles on lazy thermals. Its black and white plumage flashes against the emerald canvas, its long, down-curved bill searching the wetlands below. This, my friends, is the Wood Stork, a magnificent visitor … Read More

While our mountain retreat offers stunning vistas and lush rainforests, it might surprise you to learn that we also get occasional visitors from wetland habitats. One such visitor is the Black-necked Stilt, a graceful shorebird with a touch of pink … Read More

While the mountains of our Costa Rican retreat offer a haven for an incredible diversity of birds, our birding adventures extend far beyond the cloud forests. Today, we set our sights on a stunning visitor gracing our country’s coastlines – … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, we know all about the dazzling diversity of birds that call this vibrant country home. But while our lush rainforests and hidden valleys are a haven for colorful toucans and melodic wrens, there’s … Read More

While our mountain retreat offers breathtaking views and an abundance of rainforest birds, Costa Rica’s avian diversity extends far beyond the jungle canopy. Today, we set our sights on a creature of the open seas, the aptly named White-faced Storm-Petrel. … Read More

While our mountain retreat offers breathtaking views of the Costa Rican highlands, a different kind of avian wonder exists further out at sea. Today, we set our sights on the White-bellied Storm-Petrel, a master of the open ocean! This little … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, we take pride in the incredible biodiversity that surrounds us. From the vibrant toucans flitting through the trees to the elusive quetzals gracing us with their presence, Costa Rica’s birdlife is a constant … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we take pride in showcasing the symphony of life that thrives around us. Today, we turn our gaze skyward, to a magnificent avian kleptoparasite – the … Read More

While Costa Rica is renowned for its vibrant rainforests and dazzling toucans, here at the mountain retreat, we like to surprise our guests with the unexpected. Today, we turn our binoculars south to a visitor from afar: the South Polar … Read More