Birds of Costa Rica

High in the mountains of Costa Rica, where the air is crisp and the views are endless, you might not expect to find a bird that thrives in salty lakes. But here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the lush … Read More

Welcome back, nature enthusiasts, to our ongoing exploration of Costa Rica’s incredible avian diversity! Today, we turn our gaze towards the wetlands and shores, where a striking and vocal shorebird, the Willet (Tringa semipalmata), wades and calls. The Willet is … Read More

While mountains may not be the first place you think of for spotting shorebirds, here at our Costa Rican retreat nestled amidst lush greenery, you might be surprised by a fleeting visitor – the White-rumped Sandpiper. These incredible long-distance travelers … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, our secluded retreat offers an escape not just from the everyday, but into a vibrant world of feathered wonders. Today, we turn our gaze to a migratory marvel, the Whimbrel – a long-distance voyager … Read More

While our mountain retreat offers stunning views and abundant rainforest life, Costa Rica’s diverse geography welcomes a surprising range of visitors. Today, we turn our gaze to the shores and mudflats, encountering a remarkable long-distance traveler – the Western Sandpiper. … Read More

High in the mountains of Costa Rica, amidst the emerald embrace of the rainforest, you might not expect to find a creature named the “wandering tattler.” This aptly named shorebird, however, takes a surprising detour on its long migrations, gracing … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest gives way to open pastures and golden grasslands, you might encounter a fascinating avian visitor – the Upland Sandpiper. Unlike its shorebird cousins who grace the coastlines, … Read More

High in the misty mountains of Costa Rica, our secluded retreat offers tranquility and immersion in the rainforest’s rich biodiversity. But while you might expect to find only toucans and trogons serenading your morning yoga session, a special visitor graces … Read More

High in the mountains of Costa Rica, our focus is often on the vibrant resident birds that call these cloud forests home. But Costa Rica boasts an incredible diversity of birdlife, and even our mountain retreat gets visitors from far … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where rushing rivers carve through emerald valleys and mist hangs heavy in the cool air, you might not expect to find a bird named for the seashore. But the aptly named Solitary Sandpiper is … Read More