Birds of Costa Rica

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, we take pride in the incredible biodiversity that surrounds us. But while many of the birds you’ll encounter here are vibrant residents of the tropics, occasionally, a fascinating visitor graces our skies with … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air thins and the emerald embrace of the cloud forest chills you with a refreshing touch, resides a true avian aristocrat – the Long-tailed Silky-Flycatcher. This is not your average bird; it’s … Read More

Our mountain retreat here in Costa Rica offers stunning views, refreshing breezes, and an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of birdlife. Today, we turn our binoculars to a resident of the higher elevations – the Black-and-Yellow … Read More

While our mountain retreat offers stunning views of the Costa Rican highlands, spotting a resident of the open ocean might seem like a long shot. But fear not, bird enthusiasts! Today, we turn our gaze skyward to a remarkable visitor … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, we take pride in the symphony of birdsong that fills the air each morning. But the avian diversity of Costa Rica extends far beyond the vibrant residents of the rainforest canopy. Today, we … Read More

While our mountain retreat offers breathtaking views of the Costa Rican highlands, a whole other world exists just beyond the horizon – the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. Today, we set our sights on a magnificent creature that calls … Read More

While most of our birding adventures at the retreat focus on the vibrant residents of the Costa Rican rainforests and mountains, today we set our sights on a true globetrotter – the Sooty Shearwater. Though not a permanent resident, these … Read More

While our mountain retreat offers breathtaking views of Costa Rica’s lush rainforests, a different kind of avian wonder exists out at sea. Today, we set our sights on the Short-tailed Shearwater, a migratory marvel that graces the Pacific waters surrounding … Read More

Costa Rica’s skies are a vibrant tapestry of feathered wonders. From the emerald toucans of the rainforest to the scarlet macaws bursting through the canopy, birdwatchers flock here for a chance encounter with avian brilliance. But our avian cast of … Read More

While our mountain retreat offers breathtaking views of the Costa Rican highlands, a whole other world exists just beyond the horizon – the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. Today, we set our sights on a creature that calls this … Read More