Birds of Costa Rica

High in the canopy of our Costa Rican mountain retreat, a vibrant melody pierces the emerald stillness. It’s not the exuberant song of the toucan, nor the flamboyant calls of the scarlet macaw. This is a subtler serenade, a whispery … Read More

High in the canopy of Costa Rica’s mountain rainforests, a flash of olive green darts from branch to branch. This is the Tawny-crowned Greenlet, a tiny songbird with a vibrant personality. For those lucky enough to spot one, this little … Read More

High in the canopy, a flash of yellow catches your eye. It darts between the leaves, a blur of movement. But wait, there it is again, perched on a branch. This isn’t your average songbird. This, my fellow nature enthusiasts, … Read More

Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of Costa Rican rainforests, we’re surrounded by a symphony of birdsong. Today, we turn our binoculars to a frequent flyer in the lush canopy – the Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus). … Read More

While its name might conjure images of bustling cityscapes, the Philadelphia Vireo (Vireo philadelphicus) is a welcome visitor to the tranquil mountain rainforests of our Costa Rican retreat. This small songbird, named after its discovery location in Philadelphia, is a … Read More

High in the lush embrace of the Costa Rican mountains, a symphony of birdsong fills the air. Amongst this chorus, a flash of olive green might catch your eye, flitting through the leaves. This is the Lesser Greenlet, a tiny … Read More

Close your eyes and picture this: You’re nestled on the balcony of your private cabin here at our Costa Rican retreat, surrounded by a verdant tapestry of rainforest. As the first rays of dawn kiss the leaves, a chorus of … Read More

High in the canopy, a persistent melody rings out. Here, amidst the emerald embrace of Costa Rica’s mountain forests, flits the Brown-capped Vireo (Vireo leucophrys), a tiny songbird with a vibrant personality. While not as widely known as its flashy … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we are surrounded by a vibrant symphony of life. From the raucous calls of toucans to the delicate hum of hummingbirds, our haven is a haven … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, amidst the emerald embrace of the cloud forests, flit a tiny avian acrobat – the Black-capped Flycatcher. This little tyrant flycatcher, with its dapper black cap and a persistent quest for prey, is a … Read More