Hotel Rivel

Birds of Costa Rica

A Long-Legged Visitor: Unveiling the Long-billed Dowitcher

While our mountain retreat offers a haven for birds of the rainforest canopy, Costa Rica’s diverse landscape attracts a fascinating cast of feathered visitors from across the globe. Today, we turn our gaze skyward to a long-legged wonder that graces … Read More

The Long-billed Curlew: A Graceful Visitor to Costa Rica’s Coasts

Even with hundreds of resident bird species calling Costa Rica home, some feathered friends grace us with their presence only during specific times of the year. The Long-billed Curlew is one such visitor, arriving on our Pacific shores during their … Read More

A Flash of Yellow in the Mountains: The Lesser Yellowlegs Visits Our Costa Rican Retreat

High in the misty mountains of Costa Rica, our secluded retreat offers not just breathtaking vistas and tranquil surroundings, but also the opportunity to encounter a dazzling array of avian visitors. Today, we turn our gaze to a sprightly shorebird … Read More

A Tiny Treasure: The Least Sandpiper Visits Our Costa Rican Wetlands

Our mountain retreat here in Costa Rica offers a haven for serenity and stunning biodiversity. While many creatures thrive in our lush forests, a special guest arrives during the winter months that frequents the wetland areas at the foot of … Read More

A Graceful Globetrotter: The Hudsonian Godwit Visits Costa Rica

While the mountains of Costa Rica are a haven for resident birds with vibrant plumage and melodious calls, our avian visitors never fail to amaze. One such visitor gracing our skies for a short time each year is the Hudsonian … Read More

The Elegant Wader: Unveiling the Greater Yellowlegs in Costa Rica

High in the mountains of Costa Rica, our secluded retreat offers the perfect escape for nature enthusiasts. But our haven isn’t just about tranquility – it’s a gateway to a vibrant tapestry of life, especially the incredible birdlife. Today, we … Read More

The Dunlin: A Tiny Treasure flitting through the Costa Rican Skies

High up in the crisp mountain air of our Costa Rican retreat, the symphony of birdsong is a constant companion. But amongst the vibrant calls of toucans and the melodic whistles of wrens, there flits a smaller, more subtle songster … Read More

A Rare Visitor Graces Our Skies: The Curlew Sandpiper

High in the mountains of Costa Rica, our retreat offers not just breathtaking views and serene tranquility, but also a chance to encounter a remarkable avian cast of characters. Today, we turn our gaze skyward to a fascinating but infrequent … Read More

A Delicate Dancer in the High Grasslands: The Buff-breasted Sandpiper

While our mountain retreat offers stunning views and a rich tapestry of rainforest life, Costa Rica’s avian diversity extends far beyond the jungle’s edge. Today, we set our sights on a rather unexpected visitor to our country – the Buff-breasted … Read More

A Fleeting Visitor: The Baird’s Sandpiper at Costa Rica’s Shores

While our mountain retreat offers stunning highland birding opportunities, Costa Rica’s diverse landscape extends far beyond the lush greenery. Today, we set our sights on the coast, specifically the fascinating Baird’s Sandpiper, a migratory visitor gracing our Pacific and Caribbean … Read More