Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, nature unfolds its wonders all around you. Vibrant flora bursts with color, exotic calls fill the air, and amongst the emerald canopy flits a dazzling gem – the Green-crowned Brilliant. This stunning hummingbird, … Read More
Birds of Costa Rica
A Dazzling Jewel: The Green-breasted Mango
Welcome back, nature enthusiasts, to another feathered friend gracing our mountain retreat in Costa Rica! Today, we turn our binoculars to a vibrant hummingbird, a flash of emerald and amethyst flitting between the flowers – the Green-breasted Mango. A Misunderstood … Read More
A Flash of Emerald: Unveiling the Green Thorntail
Hidden amongst the verdant tapestry of Costa Rica’s mountain forests flits a dazzling jewel – the Green Thorntail. This minuscule hummingbird, a resident of our secluded retreat’s high canopy, is a sight to behold for any nature enthusiast. A Tiny … Read More
The Emerald Jewel: Unveiling the Green Hermit at Cloud Nest Mountain Retreat
Here at Cloud Nest Mountain Retreat, nestled amidst the verdant embrace of the Costa Rican mountains, we take pride in showcasing the dazzling diversity of birdlife that thrives in our pristine surroundings. Today, we turn our spotlight to a captivating … Read More
A Jewel in the Mountains: The Enchanting Crowned Woodnymph
High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest meets the crisp kiss of the cloud forest, flits a dazzling gem – the crowned woodnymph. This tiny hummingbird, a resident of our mountain retreat, isn’t just … Read More
A Flash of Emerald: Unveiling the Brown Violetear
Even amidst the vibrant tapestry of birds that call Costa Rica home, the Brown Violetear (Colibri delphinae) manages to stand out. This dazzling hummingbird, a regular visitor to our mountain retreat, isn’t shy about showcasing its dazzling plumage. While “brown” … Read More
A Glittering Gem: The Bronzy Hermit
High up in the misty mountains of Costa Rica, where the emerald rainforest canopy meets the sapphire sky, flits a tiny jewel – the Bronzy Hermit. This dazzling hummingbird, with its shimmering plumage and frenetic energy, is a captivating resident … Read More
A Flash of Emerald: Unveiling the Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer
Here at our secluded mountain retreat in Costa Rica, mornings erupt in a symphony of buzzing wings and jewel-toned feathers. Among the dazzling cast of avian performers, the Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer takes center stage, a mesmerizing emerald wonder flitting between blossoms. … Read More
A Flash of Emerald: The Enchanting Blue-Vented Hummingbird
Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, mornings are a symphony of sound. Birdsong fills the crisp air, a chorus of chirps, tweets, and whistles that paint the soundtrack to your rainforest awakening. Among these feathered performers, the Blue-vented Hummingbird … Read More
A Flash of Sapphire: The Blue-throated Goldentail Hummingbird
Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we’re surrounded by a symphony of life. Among the vibrant orchestra of birdsong, the Blue-throated Goldentail hummingbird plays a particularly dazzling tune. This tiny jewel, also … Read More