Birds of Costa Rica

As you take a deep breath of fresh mountain air here at our Costa Rican retreat, you might be surprised to learn that our incredible biodiversity extends far beyond the lush rainforests blanketing our slopes. Here in the heart of … Read More

While our mountain retreat offers stunning views and a symphony of birdsong, Costa Rica’s beauty extends far beyond the cloud forests. Today, we take a virtual trip to the sun-drenched beaches along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts to meet a … Read More

Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of Costa Rican cloud forests, the symphony of birdsong is a constant companion. But among the chorus of familiar melodies, there exists a subtler tune, a whisper on the wind … Read More

As the twilight descends upon our Costa Rican mountain retreat, a chorus of nocturnal creatures awakens. Among them, the Pacific Screech-Owl, a resident shrouded in mystery, begins its nightly patrol. Here, at your secluded sanctuary nestled amidst the peaks, you … Read More

Here at the Costa Rican Retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we share our haven with a dazzling array of avian residents. Today, we turn our gaze to a diminutive but determined predator – the Middle American … Read More

Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of Costa Rica’s highlands, the symphony of the rainforest is a constant companion. But as dusk descends, a different kind of music takes center stage – the haunting hoots of … Read More

High in the lush canopy of Costa Rica’s mountains, a shy and secretive hunter observes the world with piercing yellow eyes. This, my friends, is the Choco screech-owl, a recently identified owl species that dwells in the emerald embrace of … Read More

High in the canopy of Costa Rica’s rainforests, a master of disguise hides amongst the leaves. No bigger than a small soda can, the Central American Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium griseiceps) is a wonder of nature, packing a surprising amount of ferocity … Read More

High in the misty embrace of Costa Rica’s mountain forests, a secretive hunter with a cinnamon cloak calls the night home. This, my fellow nature enthusiasts, is the Bare-shanked Screech Owl, a resident of the cloud forest and a true … Read More

High in the canopy of the Costa Rican rainforest, a symphony of life unfolds. Among the vibrant plumes of parrots and the melodic calls of toucans, a quieter resident clings to the ancient trees – the Northern Barred-Woodcreeper. Often overlooked, … Read More