birding

Here at Cloud Forest Retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of Costa Rican mountains, we’re surrounded by a symphony of birdsong. But amidst the vibrant calls of toucans and the raucous chatter of parrots, there exists a more subtle serenade … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, mornings are a symphony of birdsong. But amidst the familiar melodies, you might occasionally catch a hauntingly beautiful, yet unfamiliar, tune. That, my dear reader, could be the elusive Slaty-backed Nightingale-Thrush. Want a … Read More

While the sun-drenched beaches and vibrant rainforests steal the spotlight, Costa Rica’s mountainous heart harbors a secretive songbird – the Ruddy-capped Nightingale-Thrush. This elusive resident graces the highlands from central Mexico to western Panama, and for those seeking tranquility amidst … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, amidst the emerald embrace of the cloud forests, resides a thrush shrouded in a veil of mystery: the Pale-vented Thrush (Turdus obsoletus). This medium-sized songbird, cloaked in a coat of understated brown, might not … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, nature’s orchestra plays a constant melody. From the raucous calls of toucans to the delicate whispers of hummingbirds, every day brings a new avian encounter. Today, we turn our focus to a resident … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, mornings erupt in a symphony of birdsong. But amidst the vibrant chorus, there exists a more elusive vocalist: the Mountain Thrush (Turdus plebejus). This shy inhabitant of the cloud forests adds a touch … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest thins and gives way to a cooler, coniferous embrace, a secretive songbird takes center stage – the Gray-cheeked Thrush. Unlike its vibrantly plumaged neighbors, this thrush favors … Read More

As you wake to the soft glow of dawn here at our mountain retreat, a beautiful melody might greet your ears. It’s the unmistakable song of the Yigüirro, also known as the Clay-colored Thrush, Costa Rica’s national bird. This common … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, mornings erupt in a symphony of birdsong. But amidst the vibrant chorus, there exists a more secretive vocalist: the Black-headed Nightingale-Thrush. This elusive thrush, with its subtle charm, might take some patience to … Read More

High up in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air thins and the emerald embrace of the rainforest loosens its grip, another kind of magic unfolds. Here, on the drier, sun-drenched slopes, a fascinating resident calls this wild haven home: … Read More