Birds of Costa Rica

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. A Summer Splendor … 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

As the twilight descends upon our mountain retreat here in Costa Rica, a chorus unlike any other begins to rise. The symphony of the rainforest quiets, replaced by the chirps and calls of nocturnal creatures. Among these nighttime serenaders is … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, our retreat offers a sanctuary not just for humans seeking peace, but for a vibrant tapestry of birdlife. Today, we turn our binoculars to a delightful little visitor, the Prairie Warbler. While not as … Read More

While the name might conjure images of snowy evergreens, the Pine Warbler is a vibrant splash of color that graces our mountain forests here at the Costa Rican Retreat. Though not native to Costa Rica, a small population of these … Read More

High in the canopy, a flash of olive green flitting amongst the leaves. You might miss it at first, but for the keen-eyed birder, the Orange-crowned Warbler is a delightful discovery. While not the most vibrantly colored bird you’ll encounter … Read More

High in the canopy of Costa Rica’s verdant mountains, a flash of yellow might catch your eye. It could be the elusive Hermit Warbler, a tiny songbird with a melodious voice and a penchant for privacy. While not as commonly … Read More

While many associate Costa Rica with vibrant toucans and emerald quetzals, a smaller, yet equally stunning gem graces our mountain forests for a part of the year – the Black-throated Blue Warbler. This tiny songbird, a visitor from eastern North … Read More