birding

Here at our 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 gaze to a resident with a touch of elegance – the Rose-throated … Read More

High up in the Costa Rican rainforest canopy, a flash of white catches your eye. It darts between the leaves, a blur of black and white feathers. This is the white-winged becard, a fascinating resident of the mountain forests you … Read More

Here at the Costa Rican Retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we dedicate ourselves not only to your tranquility but also to unveiling the wonders of our vibrant ecosystem. Today, we turn our gaze to a creature … Read More

High up in the lush embrace of the Costa Rican rainforest, a flash of black and white catches your eye. It’s the Masked Tityra, a charismatic resident gracing the mountain retreat with its striking presence. This blog post dives into … Read More

Our mountain retreat here in Costa Rica offers not only stunning vistas and tranquil escapes, but also the opportunity to encounter a dazzling array of birdlife. Today, we turn our binoculars to a delightful resident, the aptly named Cinnamon Becard. … Read More

Welcome back, nature enthusiasts, to another feathered friend gracing our Costa Rican mountain retreat! Today, we turn our gaze to a bird of striking appearance and curious habits – the Black-crowned Tityra (Tityra inquisitor). Want a deeper dive? Start here: … Read More

High in the canopy, a flash of black and white catches your eye. It’s the Black-and-white Becard, a stunning resident gracing the mountain forests surrounding our Costa Rican retreat. This aptly named bird is a true spectacle, and with a … Read More

High in the cool embrace of Costa Rica’s mountain forests, a captivating sight awaits the patient observer. Darting through the leaves, a flash of black and white catches the eye – the Barred Becard, a resident of these verdant highlands. … Read More

High up in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest meets the crisp kiss of cloud cover, dwells a secretive resident: the Thicket Tinamou. This little brown bird, with its penchant for the shadows and talent … Read More

Deep within the verdant embrace of our Costa Rican mountain retreat, a symphony of birdsong fills the air. But amidst the vibrant melodies, there exists a more subtle vocalist, a master of camouflage: the Slaty-breasted Tinamou (Crypturellus boucardi). Want a … Read More