birding

Here at the Costa Rican Retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we share our haven with a dazzling array of birds. Today, we turn our binoculars to a little acrobat of the forest, the aptly named Scaly-throated … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the trees reach for the sky, a flash of rusty red catches your eye. It’s the ruddy woodcreeper, a charismatic resident of our retreat grounds and a fascinating … Read More

High in the mountain mists of our Costa Rican retreat, a vibrant splash of color might catch your eye flitting amongst the leaves. This is the Red-faced Spinetail, a captivating little songbird with a personality as bold as its plumage. … Read More

High in the canopy, a flash of brown catches your eye. It flits upwards, clinging vertically to a thick tree trunk with impressive agility. This, my friends, is the plain-brown woodcreeper, a common sight (and sound) for those venturing into … Read More

High in the canopy of Costa Rica’s mountain forests, a flash of cinnamon and black might catch your eye. It’s the Plain Xenops, a tiny acrobat that frequents our retreat here in the heart of the Cordillera Mountains. Though unassuming … Read More

High up in the lush Costa Rican rainforest, a tiny acrobat silently scales the towering trees. This is the Olivaceous Woodcreeper, a common yet unobtrusive resident of the mountain forests surrounding our retreat. While not as brightly colored as some … Read More