Birds of Costa Rica

High up in the canopy of Costa Rica’s rainforests resides a master of disguise – the Collared Forest-Falcon. This elusive raptor, with its piercing yellow eyes and namesake neckband, is a true wonder to behold, if you can manage to … Read More

High above the lush canopy of our Costa Rican mountain retreat, a flash of grey streaks through the air. It’s the Bat Falcon, a dazzling predator perfectly adapted to life in the tropics. This blog post dives into the world … Read More

Welcome back to our Costa Rican birding adventure! Today, we venture deep into the heart of our lush rainforest to meet a secretive hunter with a taste for the finer things in life – the Barred Forest-Falcon (Micrastur ruficollis). This … Read More

Even in a country as biodiverse as Costa Rica, the American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) manages to impress. This diminutive falcon, the smallest in North America, packs a powerful punch in a feathers-light body. Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst … Read More

As you explore the verdant tapestry of Costa Rica, glance skyward, and you might be lucky enough to spot a flash of buff and brown – the Yellow-headed Caracara! This charismatic bird of prey adds a touch of intrigue to … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, our retreat offers a haven of peace and tranquility. But venture just beyond our doorstep, and the symphony of the tropics comes alive! Today, we turn our ears (and binoculars) to a particularly vocal … Read More

High in the mountains of Costa Rica, our secluded retreat offers a haven for guests seeking tranquility and immersion in nature. But tranquility doesn’t preclude surprise! Today, we turn our gaze to a rather uncommon visitor that graces our mountain … Read More

High in the mountains of Costa Rica, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest meets the crisp kiss of the morning mist, there lives a remarkable visitor. This isn’t your average brightly colored hummingbird or the boisterous toucan. No, this … Read More

High in the mountains of Costa Rica, where the air is crisp and the views are endless, a special visitor graces our skies with its beauty – the Northern Pintail. This stunning duck, with its slender neck and elongated tail … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, we encourage you to not only appreciate the majesty of the peaks but also delve into the rich tapestry of life that thrives in the diverse ecosystems of our country. Today, we turn … Read More