Birds of Costa Rica

High in the cool, misty mountains of our Costa Rican retreat, the twilight hours come alive with the silent ballet of the Short-eared Owl. While many owls prefer the cover of dense forests, this unique predator thrives in the open … Read More

High in the misty mountains of our Costa Rican retreat, you’ll find a haven for birdwatchers. But today, we’re venturing beyond the cloud forests and lush valleys to a rarer encounter – the burrowing owl. While not as commonly spotted … Read More

Welcome back, nature enthusiasts, to another feathered friend showcase here at your Costa Rican retreat! Today, we delve into the world of a tireless worker flitting through the forest floor – the aptly named Middle American Leaftosser (Sclerurus mexicanus). Want … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, amidst the whispering pines and emerald valleys, resides a little marvel – the Costa Rican pygmy-owl (Glaucidium costaricanum). This diminutive denizen of the cloud forests is a true wonder, both for its miniature stature … Read More

As the twilight descends upon the lush rainforest surrounding our Costa Rican retreat, a chorus of nocturnal creatures begins to serenade. Among these nighttime songsters, there exists a fascinating little predator – the Tropical Screech-Owl. Don’t let its diminutive size … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest thins and gives way to open pastures and scattered trees, resides a master of disguise – the Striped Owl. Often shrouded in mystery due to its nocturnal … Read More

High in the canopy of the Costa Rican rainforest, a flash of brown catches your eye. It darts upwards, a long, thin tail trailing behind it. This is the Long-tailed Woodcreeper, a fascinating little bird that frequents the mountain forests … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, the symphony of the rainforest lulls you to sleep each night. But as the last sliver of sun dips below the horizon, a new chorus takes center stage – the nocturnal world awakens. … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, mornings erupt in a symphony of birdsong. But amidst the chorus, some performers are trickier to spot than others. Today, we cast our binoculars on a vital, yet relatively inconspicuous, resident: the Lineated … Read More

As the twilight descends upon our mountain retreat, a chorus of nocturnal creatures awakens. Amongst the symphony of chirps and croaks, a haunting hoot pierces the stillness – the unmistakable call of the Mottled Owl, a resident hunter in the … Read More