Birds of Costa Rica

While our mountain retreat offers a symphony of birdsong each morning, some avian wonders require a different kind of Costa Rican adventure. Today, we set our sights (and ears) on the ocean, specifically the elusive Leach’s storm-petrel. If this topic … Read More

Our mountain retreat here in Costa Rica offers not only stunning vistas and tranquil rainforests, but also an unparalleled opportunity to witness the incredible diversity of birdlife. Today, we turn our attention to a nocturnal resident, the aptly named Short-tailed … Read More

High in the mountain forests of our Costa Rican retreat, a flash of emerald catches your eye. It’s the Black-throated Green Warbler, a tiny songbird that brings a touch of sunshine into the lush foliage. This vibrant visitor graces our … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest meets the crisp kiss of cloud forest, a fascinating aerial artist paints the twilight canvas with its silent grace – the Lesser Nighthawk. This blog post, part … Read More

High in the canopy of our Costa Rican mountain retreat, a burst of orange flickers through the leaves. It’s the Blackburnian warbler, a dazzling songbird gracing our forests with its vibrant presence for a fleeting part of the year. While … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest meets the cool kiss of the night, resides a master of disguise – the Common Pauraque (Nyctidromus albicollis). This nocturnal wonder, a member of the nightjar family, … Read More

High in the canopy, a flash of black and white catches your eye. It darts and weaves, a tiny zebra flitting through the emerald leaves. This isn’t a hallucination brought on by the Costa Rican rainforest’s magic; it’s the Black-and-white … Read More

As the last rays of the Costa Rican sun dip below the mountains, a symphony of crickets fills the air. This signals the start of the night shift for a fascinating aerial predator – the Common Nighthawk. Here at our … Read More

While not a permanent resident, the Bay-breasted Warbler graces our Costa Rican mountains with its fleeting presence during migration seasons. This tiny songbird, a true globetrotter, presents a fascinating puzzle to birders with its dramatic plumage shift. Looking for the … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest meets the crisp kiss of cloud forest, a vibrant visitor gra graces our trees with its presence – the American Redstart. This little ball of fire isn’t … Read More