Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, we take pride in being surrounded by not just breathtaking landscapes, but by a vibrant tapestry of life. Today, we turn our gaze to a feathered friend that might be easy to miss…
High above the lush canopy of our Costa Rican retreat, a flash of brown and red might catch your eye. It’s the Harris’s hawk, a magnificent bird of prey that glides effortlessly on the mountain thermals. While not as common…
Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we have the privilege of witnessing a dazzling array of avian wonders. Today, we turn our gaze to the undisputed king of the Costa Rican rainforest…
High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest meets the crisp kiss of cloud cover, soars a creature of remarkable grace – the Gray-lined Hawk. This aptly named avian predator, with its sleek form and…
High atop the ancient trees of Costa Rica’s verdant rainforests, a majestic predator reigns. The Crested Eagle, with its impressive size and regal bearing, is a true spectacle for any birdwatcher lucky enough to glimpse it. Make the most of…
High up in the canopy, a flash of black catches your eye. It could be the Common Black Hawk, a frequent visitor to Costa Rica’s skies. But wait! Look closer. Does that silhouette have longer legs, a different beak, and…
Costa Rica’s vibrant tapestry of life extends far beyond the realm of colorful flora and playful monkeys. Look a little higher, and you might be rewarded with a glimpse of the aptly named Common Black Hawk, a majestic predator gracing…
High up in the canopy, a flash of rufous feathers cuts through the emerald embrace of the Costa Rican rainforest. It’s the Black-collared Hawk, a bird of prey as adept at soaring as it is at snatching unsuspecting fish from…
High in the canopy of Costa Rica’s mountain rainforests, a flash of black and white cuts through the emerald foliage. This is the Black-and-white Hawk-Eagle (Spizaetus melanoleucus), a magnificent raptor gracing the skies above our Costa Rican retreat. If this…
High above the verdant canopy of our mountain retreat, a majestic dance unfolds. The Zone-tailed Hawk, a resident aerial acrobat, slices through the clear blue sky with effortless grace. For those seeking a glimpse of wonder on their Costa Rican…
