Hotel Rivel

Birds of Costa Rica

The Busy Billed Beauty: Spotting the Short-billed Dowitcher on Costa Rica’s Coasts

While our mountain retreat offers stunning views and abundant wildlife, Costa Rica’s true avian diversity lies on its coasts. Today, we set our sights on a fascinating shorebird, the Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus). Though not a permanent resident, this long-distance … Read More

A Tiny Traveler: The Semipalmated Sandpiper Visits Costa Rica

High in the mountains of Costa Rica, our secluded retreat offers the sights and sounds of a truly unique ecosystem. But even here, nestled amongst the vibrant flora and fauna of the cloud forest, we can sometimes spot a surprising … Read More

A Flash of Motion on the Coast: The Sanderling at Costa Rica’s Shores

Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of Costa Rica’s highlands, the symphony of birdsong takes center stage. But venture beyond our verdant haven, and the avian melody shifts to a different tune. Today, we set our … Read More

The Unexpected Ruff: A Rare Bird Finds Refuge in Costa Rica’s Mountains

Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of Costa Rica’s highlands, we’re constantly surrounded by the symphony of birdsong. From the vibrant flashes of toucans to the melodic calls of bellbirds, our avian neighbors are a source … Read More

A Flash of Color in the Mountains: The Ruddy Turnstone Visits Our Shores

While our mountain retreat offers stunning views and abundant rainforest wildlife, Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity extends to its coasts as well. Today, we set our sights on a fascinating visitor that graces our Pacific shores during its epic migrations – … Read More

A Whirlwind on the Water: The Red-necked Phalarope Visits Costa Rica

High in the mountains of our Costa Rican retreat, the symphony of birdsong fills the air. But venture beyond our lush haven, and Costa Rica’s avian diversity explodes across a breathtaking range of habitats. Today, we set our sights on … Read More

A Flash of Red on the Distant Horizon: The Red Phalarope in Costa Rica

High in the mountains of Costa Rica, our retreat offers a haven of tranquility nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the rainforest. But while our surroundings boast a dazzling array of avian residents, some of Costa Rica’s most fascinating birds … Read More

A Flash of Rusty Red: The Red Knot’s Incredible Journey to Costa Rica

High in the Costa Rican mountains, our retreat offers a haven of tranquility. But did you know, our skies are also a highway for incredible feathered travelers? Today, we turn our gaze skyward to a remarkable long-distance migrant, the Red … Read More

A Striking Visitor: The Pectoral Sandpiper Graces Our Costa Rican Shores

High in the mountains of Costa Rica, our secluded retreat offers tranquility and breathtaking views. But did you know that Costa Rica boasts an incredible diversity of birdlife too? Even for a brief period each year, our shores welcome a … Read More

A Long-Distance Traveler: The Marbled Godwit at Our Costa Rican Escape

High in the mountains of Costa Rica, our retreat offers a haven of tranquility. But did you know, our slice of paradise is also a stopover for incredible migratory birds? Today, we turn our gaze to the skies in search … Read More