birding

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the views are endless, a magnificent aerial ballet unfolds. Here, at our secluded retreat, you have a chance to witness the wonders of the White-collared Swift, a resident … Read More

High above the lush rainforest canopy of our Costa Rican retreat, a blur of feathered activity might catch your eye. This isn’t your average bird flitting from branch to branch. It’s the White-chinned Swift, a master of aerial acrobatics that … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the views are endless, a fascinating aerial acrobat graces our skies – the Vaux’s swift. Though not as common a resident as some of our other feathered friends, … Read More

High in the misty mountains of Costa Rica, where the air grows thin and the emerald forests meet the sapphire sky, a tiny acrobat takes center stage. The Spot-fronted Swift, a marvel of aerial agility, darts and dives with an … Read More

High above the lush canopy of our Costa Rican retreat, a flash of black streaks through the emerald sky. It’s the Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift, a dazzling aerial acrobat gracing the mountain winds. Don’t be fooled by its “lesser” title – … Read More

High above the verdant canopy of our Costa Rican retreat, a flash of black streaks through the azure sky. It’s the Gray-rumped Swift, a captivating aerial artist that calls the mountain winds its home. While these elusive birds might not … Read More

High in the mountains of Costa Rica, where the air grows crisp and the views extend for miles, there exists a master of the skies – the Chestnut-collared Swift. This incredible bird, with its acrobatic flight and electrifying chatter, is … Read More

Welcome back, birding enthusiasts, to another feathered friend gracing the skies of our Costa Rican retreat! Today, we set our sights on a sleek aerial acrobat – the Brown-chested Martin. Looking for the best next step? Explore Hiking Trails Costa … Read More

High in the mountains of Costa Rica, where the air is crisp and the views are endless, we at the retreat are fortunate to witness a stunning array of avian visitors. Today, we turn our gaze to a rather uncommon … Read More

High in the mountains of Costa Rica, where the emerald embrace of the cloud forest meets the crisp kiss of cool air, a rare sight graces the skies – the Sinaloa Martin. This elusive swallow, a flash of blue against … Read More