birding

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the emerald embrace of the rainforest reigns, a fiery visitor graces our retreat with its presence – the Vermilion Flycatcher. This dazzling songbird isn’t your average rainforest dweller. … Read More

High up in the canopy, a flash of yellow catches your eye. It darts from branch to branch, a burst of sunshine against the emerald foliage. This is the Lesser Kiskadee, a charismatic flycatcher gracing the wetlands and forests of … Read More

High in the misty canopy of Costa Rica’s mountain forests, a flash of yellow catches your eye. It’s the Golden-crowned Flycatcher, a stunning resident gracing the upper branches of our cloud forest retreat. This aptly named bird is a true … Read More

While Costa Rica boasts a dazzling array of exotic birds, sometimes a glimpse of the familiar can bring a surprising comfort. Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the lush rainforests, you might be surprised to encounter a bird you … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest meets the crisp kiss of cloud forests, resides a vibrant tyrant flycatcher – the Couch’s Kingbird. This is your 2nd blog post on the incredible avian diversity … Read More

While Costa Rica is renowned for its vibrant emerald rainforests teeming with exotic birds, venture beyond the lush greenery and you’ll discover a hidden gem: the dry forests of the northern Pacific slope and Guanacaste. Here, amidst the sun-dappled scrub … Read More

High in the misty mountains surrounding our Costa Rican retreat, a flash of movement catches your eye. Perched on a branch, a tiny bird with a surprisingly rich chest puffs its tail nervously. This is the Tawny-chested Flycatcher, a resident … Read More

While Costa Rica boasts a vibrant tapestry of resident birds, some feathered friends grace us with their presence only during migration. One such visitor is the Western Wood-Pewee, a fascinating little flycatcher gracing our mountain forests with its lively presence … Read More

For those seeking a vibrant splash of color amidst the emerald embrace of Costa Rica’s mountain forests, look no further than the Golden-bellied Flycatcher (Myiodynastes hemichrysus). This resident breeder graces the highlands of our country, particularly here at our mountain … Read More

High in the cloud-kissed mountains of Costa Rica, a secretive resident flits amongst the trees. This elusive bird, the Dark Pewee, adds a touch of intrigue to the vibrant tapestry of life at our mountain retreat. While not as common … Read More