birding

High in the misty mountains of Costa Rica, where the air grows thin and the emerald forests cling to steep slopes, lives a bird unlike any other. This feathered resident, the aptly named Peg-billed Finch, is a captivating creature shrouded … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, nature unfolds its wonders around every corner. From the vibrant hues of the quetzal to the melodic calls of the toucan, our haven provides a stage for an extraordinary avian cast. Today, we … Read More

High in the misty mountains of Costa Rica, amidst the emerald embrace of the cloud forests, lives a secretive gem – the Slaty Finch. Unlike its vibrantly colored tanager cousins, the Slaty Finch boasts a subtle elegance, cloaked in a … Read More

Here at the Costa Rican Retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we celebrate the vibrant tapestry of life that surrounds us. Today, we turn our gaze to a bird that embodies elegance and subtlety – the Slate-colored … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the views are endless, you might catch a flash of red flitting through the tall grasses. This little ball of energy is the Ruddy-breasted Seedeater, a common sight … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we find ourselves serenaded by a symphony of birdsong. Today, we turn our ears to a quieter melody, that of the olive-grey saltator. This understated songbird, … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, amidst the verdant tapestry of the cloud forest, resides a fascinating little resident – the Nicaraguan Seed-Finch. While its range extends into neighboring countries, spotting this unique bird adds a touch of the exotic … Read More

High in the lush canopy of Costa Rica’s rainforests, a flash of vibrant yellow catches your eye. It darts between leaves, a tiny ball of sunshine with a surprisingly sophisticated hat. This is the Gray-headed Tanager, a resident of the … Read More

High up in the Costa Rican canopy, a flash of blue-gray catches your eye. It’s not a butterfly, nor a trick of the light. It’s the Blue-gray Saltator (Saltator coerulescens), a resident songbird with a talent for staying hidden in … Read More