Birds of Costa Rica

Welcome back, nature enthusiasts, to our Costa Rican birding blog! Today, we venture into the verdant world of wetlands and floating vegetation to meet a captivating creature – the Wattled Jacana. A Master of the Marsh The Wattled Jacana (Jacana … Read More

Welcome back, nature enthusiasts, to our Costa Rican retreat blog! Today, we embark on a journey to the wetland havens where a bird defies gravity, or so it seems. Prepare to be charmed by the Northern Jacana, a resident gracing … Read More

High in the canopy of Costa Rica’s rainforests, a flash of emerald green catches your eye. It’s the Great Jacamar, a dazzling bird with a secretive nature. As a guest at our mountain retreat, you have the chance to spot … Read More

High up in the canopy of the Costa Rican rainforest, a flash of emerald green catches your eye. It’s the Rufous-tailed Jacamar, a dazzling near-passerine bird with a surprisingly long, black bill that gives it an air of regality. This … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, our focus here at the retreat is on the symphony of the rainforest. But Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity extends far beyond the emerald embrace of the jungle. Today, we take a journey down to … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we focus on the symphony of nature that surrounds us. But Costa Rica’s beauty extends far beyond the lush rainforests. The Pacific and Caribbean coasts boast … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, we take pride in the symphony of birdsong that fills the air each morning. But our feathered friends extend far beyond the vibrant toucans and melodic wrens that grace the highlands. Today, we … Read More

Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of Costa Rica’s highlands, we celebrate the vibrant tapestry of life that surrounds us. Today, we turn our gaze to a wetland wonder – the White-faced Ibis. While you might … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the mist hangs low, you might encounter a rather unique resident: the Bare-faced Ibis. While not as common as some of our other feathered friends, this strikingly beautiful … Read More

As the sun filters through the Costa Rican rainforest canopy, dappling the forest floor in emerald light, a flash of iridescent green catches your eye. It’s the Green Ibis, a resident wonder gracing the wetlands and waterways around our mountain … Read More