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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
High in the Costa Rican mountains, amidst the emerald embrace of the cloud forests, flits a tiny hunter with a vibrant secret. This is the Yellowish Flycatcher, a resident gracing the highlands from the southern reaches of Mexico all the…
High in the canopy, a burst of sunshine flits amongst the leaves. It’s not a rogue dandelion seed, but the aptly named Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, a delightful resident gracing the mountain forests of our Costa Rican retreat. While not as flashy…
High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest meets the crisp kiss of cloud forest, resides a tiny burst of sunshine – the Yellow-bellied Elaenia. This little tyrant flycatcher might be small, but it brings…
