Here at our Costa Rican retreat nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we wake each day to a symphony of birdsong. Today, let’s turn our binoculars towards a sprightly resident of the forest edge – the aptly named…
High in the misty mountains of Costa Rica’s cloud forests, a tiny bird with a surprising talent for theatrics flits amongst the leaves. This is the Scale-Crested Pygmy-Tyrant, a dazzling miniature dynamo that packs a punch of personality into its…
High in the canopy of the Costa Rican rainforest, a flicker of movement catches your eye. A flash of rufous dives between the leaves, alighting on a branch for a fleeting moment. This is the Rufous Mourner, a captivating resident…
High in the Costa Rican canopy, a drama unfolds. A persistent “swee-u” pierces the air, followed by a series of rapid “ji-ji-jits.” This isn’t a pirate fight, but the territorial calls of the Piratic Flycatcher, a bird with a most…
High in the canopy, a flash of olive green catches your eye. Perched regally on a dead branch, the Olive-sided Flycatcher surveys its domain. This fascinating resident of Costa Rica’s mountain forests is a true marvel for birders and nature…
High in the canopy or flitting through the understory, the Ochre-bellied Flycatcher might not be the flashiest bird you encounter at our Costa Rican retreat. But don’t let its plain plumage fool you! This little acrobat is a fascinating resident…
Here at our mountain retreat in Costa Rica, mornings erupt in a symphony of birdsong. Amongst the chorus, a high-pitched, rapid chirp might pique your curiosity. That, my friend, could be the delightful Northern Bentbill! Looking for the best next…
High in the misty mountains of Costa Rica, amidst the rustling leaves and dappled sunlight, resides an unassuming resident – the Mountain Elaenia (Elaenia frantzii). This small flycatcher, belonging to the tyrant flycatcher family, might not be the most vibrant…
High in the canopy, a flash of olive green catches your eye. It darts between leaves, a tiny acrobat flitting through the branches. This is the Mistletoe Tyrannulet, a common sight for those staying at our mountain retreat in Costa…
High in the mountain forests of our Costa Rican retreat, a flash of black and white darts between the leaves. It’s the Long-tailed Tyrant, a captivating little flycatcher with a name that perfectly describes its most striking feature. But this…
