birding

Welcome back, nature enthusiasts, to another feathered friend gracing our mountain retreat in Costa Rica! Today, we turn our binoculars to a common sight in the lowlands and foothills, the vibrantly colored Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis episcopus). Make the most of … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where sunlight filters through the emerald canopy, you might catch a glimpse of a tiny flash of blue darting through the tall grasses. This is the Blue-black Grassquit, a vibrant songbird that adds a … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we are surrounded by a symphony of life. Among the vibrant orchestra of birdsong, one particularly captivating melody belongs to the Blue Dacnis, a tiny ball … Read More

Here at the Costa Rican Retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we wake each morning to a chorus unlike any other. Today, we turn our gaze to a vibrant resident of the upper canopy, the aptly named … Read More

High in the lush embrace of the Costa Rican mountains, a vibrant splash of color catches your eye. It’s the Bay-headed Tanager, a stunning songbird gracing the canopy with its presence. Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the emerald … Read More

Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of Costa Rica’s rainforests, we’re surrounded by a symphony of life. Among the vibrant orchestra of birdsong, one particularly energetic performer steals the show – the Bananaquit. Make the most … Read More

High up in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest meets the crisp kiss of the cloud forest, a fiery flicker of movement might catch your eye. This, my fellow nature enthusiasts, is the Tawny-Crested Tanager, … Read More

High above the verdant embrace of our Costa Rican mountain retreat, a symphony of wings takes flight. Amongst the vibrant tapestry of birds that call our haven home, the Costa Rican Swift (Chaetura fumosa) weaves a graceful dance through the … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, we take pride in the symphony of life that surrounds us. From the emerald valleys below to the mist-kissed peaks above, a vibrant tapestry of birds flits and calls. Today, we turn our … Read More

Soar alongside us today as we delve into the fascinating world of the Costa Rican Swift (Chaetura fumosa). While their name might imply a connection to chimneys, these agile birds are a far cry from their North American cousins. In … Read More