birding

As the cool morning mist dances through the mountain canopy of our Costa Rican retreat, a cascade of melodious notes fills the air. This ethereal symphony belongs to the Veery (Catharus fuscescens), a thrush gracing our highlands with its presence … Read More

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