Costa Rica’s mountain cloud forests are teeming with vibrant birdlife, but venture down to the valley floor and a different kind of avian treasure awaits. Today, we set our sights on the Spotted Rail, a denizen of the marshes and … Read More
Birds of Costa Rica
The Shy Serenade: Unveiling the Secretive Sora in the Costa Rican Highlands
High in the Costa Rican mountains, where mist hangs low and emerald forests whisper secrets, resides a wader unlike any other. Often heard but rarely seen, the Sora (Porzana carolina) weaves a symphony of calls through the reeds, a haunting … Read More
A Shy Symphony in the Mangroves: The Rufous-necked Wood-Rail
Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, we encourage you to embrace the symphony of life surrounding you. While the vibrant toucans and melodic wrens might steal the show, there are hidden musicians in our orchestra of nature. Today, we … Read More
The Secretive Shadow of the Mangroves: Unveiling the Mangrove Rail
Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we celebrate the rich tapestry of life that surrounds us. But Costa Rica’s biodiversity extends far beyond the cloud forests and rainforests we call home. Today, … Read More
The Enigmatic Gray-Cowled Wood-Rail: A Bird of the Costa Rican Mountains
Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled deep within the emerald embrace of the mountains, we are fortunate to share our haven with a remarkable avian cast of characters. Today, we turn our spotlight to a particularly intriguing resident: the … Read More
The Common Gallinule: A Marsh Maestro in the Costa Rican Mountains
Our mountain retreat here in Costa Rica offers stunning vistas, cascading waterfalls, and an unparalleled connection with nature. But did you know this hidden paradise extends to the vibrant world just beyond your balcony? Today, we turn our gaze to … Read More
The American Coot: A Playful Swimmer Graces Our Mountain Lakes
High in the mountains of Costa Rica, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the rainforest, our retreat offers a haven for nature lovers. But our biodiversity extends beyond the vibrant flora! Today, we turn our gaze to a fascinating resident … Read More
A Shy Songster: Unveiling the Secretive Colombian Crake
Costa Rica’s mountainous heartland isn’t just home to majestic peaks and cascading waterfalls. It’s also a secret haven for a shy and elusive resident: the Colombian Crake. This little crake, found flitting through the undergrowth of the high-altitude cloud forests, … Read More
A Stealthy Resident: The Cryptic Clapper Rail of Costa Rica’s Coasts
Here at our mountain retreat, we revel in the symphony of birdsong that fills the crisp morning air. But Costa Rica’s avian diversity extends far beyond the cloud forests and into the steamy realm of the coastal wetlands. Today, we … Read More
A Speckled Gem: Unveiling the Ocellated Crake in the Costa Rican Highlands
Our mountain retreat in Costa Rica offers not only breathtaking vistas but also the opportunity to encounter a dazzling array of avian wonders. Today, we turn our gaze to a diminutive denizen of the grasslands, the aptly named Ocellated Crake … Read More