Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, nestled amidst the lush rainforest canopy, we’re fortunate to be surrounded by a vibrant symphony of birdsong. But during the fall months, a particularly fascinating visitor graces our trees – the Blackpoll Warbler. … Read More
Birds of Costa Rica
While You’re Here: A Birder’s Paradise – Not Your Typical Texan Visitor
While Costa Rica boasts one of the most diverse avian populations on the planet, some of the birds you encounter here might surprise you. Today, we’re turning our attention to a special visitor with a limited distribution – the Golden-cheeked … Read More
The Enigmatic Enigma: Unveiling the Secretive Connecticut Warbler
Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the rainforest, we celebrate the dazzling diversity of avian life. Today, we delve into the shrouded world of a particularly elusive resident – the Connecticut warbler. For … Read More
A Flash of Azure in the Mountains: The Cerulean Warbler
High in the canopy of our Costa Rican mountain retreat, a vibrant splash of color might catch your eye. It’s the Cerulean Warbler, a tiny songbird with a plumage as striking as the clear sky. This elusive beauty graces the … Read More
Unveiling the Black-eared Jewel: The Costa Rican Warbler
Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we share our haven with a dazzling array of feathered residents. Today, we turn our binoculars towards a sprightly songster, the aptly named Costa Rican warbler … Read More
A Flash of Fire in the Mountains: The Collared Redstart
High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the cloud forests shimmer with emerald life, resides a tiny spark of vibrant color – the Collared Redstart (Myioborus torquatus). This energetic warbler, also sometimes called the Collared … Read More
A Striking Songster: The Black-cheeked Warbler
High in the Talamancan mountains of Costa Rica, amidst the whispering pines and the emerald embrace of the cloud forest, resides a little gem – the Black-cheeked Warbler. This resident breeder, endemic to this region, is a captivating songbird that … Read More
A Flash of Sunshine in the Canopy: The Yellow-throated Warbler
High in the verdant embrace of the Costa Rican mountains, a vibrant melody pierces the tranquil air. It’s the song of the Yellow-throated Warbler, a dazzling speck of sunshine flitting through the leaves of the rainforest canopy. This little gem, … Read More
A Flash of Sunshine: The Enigmatic Yellow-rumped Warbler
High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest meets the crisp kiss of cloud forest, a flash of sunshine flits through the vibrant foliage. This is the yellow-rumped warbler, a tiny traveler gracing our retreat … Read More
A Flash of Sunshine: The Yellow Warbler Graces Our Mountain Retreat
High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest meets the crisp kiss of cloud forest, a vibrant melody flits through the trees. This burst of sunshine isn’t a fleeting ray, but the delightful Yellow Warbler, … Read More