Birds of Costa Rica

As you emerge from your rustic cabin here at the mountain retreat, enveloped by the crisp morning mist, you might spot a magnificent avian sentinel gliding effortlessly above. This graceful predator, the White-tailed Kite, is a common sight in Costa … Read More

High up in the canopy, a flash of white catches your eye. It circles effortlessly, its broad wings catching the thermals rising from the jungle floor. This magnificent creature is the White Hawk, a resident of the lush rainforests surrounding … Read More

High above the verdant canopy of our Costa Rican mountain retreat, a magnificent aerial acrobat graces the sky. The Swallow-tailed Kite, with its deeply forked tail and mesmerizing black and white plumage, is a sight that will leave you breathless. … Read More

High above the verdant canopy of the Costa Rican mountains, a graceful predator slices through the azure expanse. This, my fellow nature enthusiasts, is the Swainson’s Hawk, a majestic visitor gracing our skies during the spring and summer months. While … Read More

High up in the canopy, a flash of grey catches your eye. It circles effortlessly, its broad wings seeming to barely flap as it glides. As it dips closer, a bright red beak and piercing yellow eyes come into focus. … Read More

High atop the misty mountains of Costa Rica, our secluded retreat offers not only breathtaking vistas but also a chance encounter with some of the most magnificent avian residents. Today, we turn our gaze skyward to a captivating predator, the … Read More

High up in the canopy, a flash of blue darts between the leaves. The Sharp-shinned Hawk, a master of surprise attacks and agile maneuvers, calls the Costa Rican mountains its winter home. This blog post dives into the world of … Read More

High in the mountains of Costa Rica, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest meets the crisp kiss of the cloud forest, you might expect to find only the most exotic and elusive birds. But venture out onto a dusty … Read More

Our mountain retreat here in Costa Rica offers not only breathtaking vistas but also a stunning display of avian life. Today, we turn our gaze skyward to a majestic predator – the Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis costaricensis). This isn’t your … Read More

High above the verdant canopy of Costa Rica’s mountain ranges, a flash of black and white cuts through the cerulean sky. This magnificent aerial predator is the Ornate Hawk-Eagle, a resident of the tropical rainforests that grace our secluded retreat. … Read More